Page-7 of Current Affairs - April, 2024

IIT Guwahati Develops Innovative 3D Printed Dummy Ballot Unit

April 23, 2024

The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT-G), in collaboration with the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) cell of Kamrup election district in Assam, has developed an innovative 3D printed dummy ballot unit. Unveiled at the IIT-G campus, this ..

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Centre Seeks Supreme Court’s Clarification on Administrative Allocation of Spectrum

April 23, 2024

The Union government has approached the Supreme Court seeking clarification on whether it can allocate certain classes of spectrum through administrative process, rather than competitive auctions. The government argues that administrative allocation may be necessary in certain situations to address ..

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Indian Navy Women Officers Complete Historic Transoceanic Expedition

April 23, 2024

Lieutenant Commander Dilna K. and Lieutenant Commander Roopa A., two women officers of the Indian Navy, created history by successfully completing a nearly two-month transoceanic expedition on the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini. They are the first women from ..

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India’s Jewellery Exports Surge in FY24

April 23, 2024

India’s jewellery exports, particularly plain gold jewellery, experienced significant growth in the 2023-24 financial year (FY24) despite various challenges faced by the industry. The Gems & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) reported a 61.72% increase in plain gold jewellery exports, ..

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Xi Jinping Takes Direct Control Over Military

April 23, 2024

Chinese President Xi Jinping has recently dissolved the Strategic Support Force (SSF), which was established in 2015. The SSF, once a cutting-edge unit integrating cyber and space warfare capabilities, were restructured into three separate entities: Information Support Force (ISF) Aerospace ..

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What is Microsoft’s new image-to-video AI model VASA-1?

April 23, 2024

Microsoft’s newly introduced VASA-1 AI model represents a significant advancement in the field of generative artificial intelligence. This AI model has the capability to produce hyper-realistic talking faces from just a single portrait photo and a corresponding speech audio track. ..

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 What is Rwanda Scheme / Rwanda Asylum Plan?

April 23, 2024

The UK’s Rwanda Scheme, officially initiated under Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s administration in April 2022, is a controversial migration policy designed to deter unauthorized arrivals to the UK by rerouting asylum seekers to Rwanda. Under this arrangement, individuals who arrive ..

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New Schengen Visa Rules for Indians

April 23, 2024

European Union has recently introduced a revamped visa system specifically for Indian nationals. This change, effective from April 2024, fundamentally alters the dynamics of how Indians can approach travel within the Schengen area. Traditionally, Schengen visas were provided typically with ..

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