Page-10 of Current Affairs - April, 2024

Antarctica Ice Shelf Experiences Jumps

Researchers have discovered that the Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica, roughly the size of France, is experiencing sudden movements of 6 to 8 centimeters once or twice a day. These movements are triggered by the Whillans Ice Stream, a fast-flowing ..

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Euvichol-S : WHO Approves New Oral Cholera Vaccine

Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) prequalified a new oral cholera vaccine called Euvichol-S, manufactured by EuBiologics Co., Ltd. in South Korea. The vaccine has a similar efficacy to existing cholera vaccines but features a simplified formulation that allows for ..

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Pyoljji-1-2 and Hwasal-1 Ra-3: North Korea Tests Cruise Missile Warhead

North Korea has conducted tests on a new “super-large” warhead designed for the Hwasal-1 Ra-3 strategic cruise missile, as well as a new type of anti-aircraft missile called the Pyoljji-1-2. About Hwasal-1 Ra-3 Hwasal-1 Ra-3 is a strategic cruise missile ..

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Longevity India Initiative

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has launched the Longevity India Initiative, a large-scale project aimed at pioneering ageing research in India. The initiative seeks to enhance the understanding of ageing through fundamental and applied research, develop solutions to improve ..

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Bharat BillPay Enables SBI NCMC Card Recharge

National Payments Corporation of India’s (NPCI) wholly-owned subsidiary NPCI Bharat BillPay Limited (NBBL) has partnered with State Bank of India (SBI) to enable online recharge of SBI’s National Common Mobility Cards (NCMC) through the Bharat BillPay platform. This move aims ..

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African Swine Fever Outbreak in Kohima

The department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services (AH&VS) in Nagaland has successfully contained an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Kohima. Detection and Containment Measures The ASF case came to the attention of the AH&VS department when entrepreneurs ..

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Meta Launches Advanced AI Assistant Powered by Llama 3

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has announced the launch of its new artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, Meta AI. Powered by the company’s latest AI model, Llama 3, Meta AI is integrated into Meta’s popular social ..

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India to Deliver BrahMos Missiles to Philippines 

India will deliver the first batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines soon. The delivery is part of a USD 375 million deal signed between the two nations in 2022, marking India’s first major defence export. Strategic Significance ..

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