Page-6 of GKToday Archives: December, 2024
China’s First Type 076 Amphibious Assault Ship
China has revealed its first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, named Sichuan. The launch occurred at the Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard in Shanghai. This development marks step in China’s naval capabilities. Key Features of the Sichuan The Sichuan boasts a displacement of ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Exercise SURYA KIRAN 2024
A contingent of 334 Indian Army personnel has departed for Nepal to participate in the 18th Battalion Level Joint Military Exercise, known as SURYA KIRAN. This exercise is scheduled to occur in Saljhandi, Nepal, from December 31, 2024, to January ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
INS Sarvekshak Conducts Survey in Mauritius
INS Sarvekshak docked at Port Louis, Mauritius, marks a collaboration between India and Mauritius in the field of hydrography. The ship’s arrival was met with a warm welcome from Indian and Mauritian officials, underscoring the importance of this joint initiative. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
SLINEX 24 Naval Exercise Highlights
The SLINEX 24 naval exercise occurred from December 17 to 20, 2024, in Visakhapatnam and involved the Indian and Sri Lankan navies, focusing on enhancing cooperation and maritime security in the Indian Ocean. This annual event encourages collaboration and promotes ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Former Suzuki Motor Chairman Osamu Suzuki Passes Away at 94
Osamu Suzuki, the former Chairman and CEO of Suzuki Motor Corporation, passed away recently at the age of 94, due to malignant lymphoma. Suzuki’s leadership spanned over four decades, during which he transformed Suzuki into a global automotive leader. Early ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
India’s Record Coal Production in 2023-24
India’s coal production reached unprecedented levels in the fiscal year 2023-24, totalling 997.826 million tonnes. This marked an impressive increase of 11.71% from the previous year’s output of 893.191 million tonnes. By mid-December 2023, India had already supplied approximately 963.11 ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
What is Hydroponic Farming?
Agartala, Tripura, is witnessing advancements in hydroponic farming, which is gaining traction across India. The state has transitioned from small, portable systems to larger, commercial setups, which aim to assist local farmers in overcoming challenges posed by climate change. Hydroponic ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs
ISRO’s LVM3 Rocket Achieves Multi-Orbit Capability
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has recently marked milestone with its LVM3 rocket, which allows the rocket to place satellites in various orbits during a single mission. The development of a “multi-element ignitor” for the CE-20 Cryogenic engine was ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs