Page-19 of Current Affairs - June, 2024

Arctic Ice Giant Viruses May Slow Melting by Eating Algae

June 7, 2024

Giant viruses have been found on the surface of Arctic ice, according to a new, ground-breaking study led by Laura Perini from the Department of Environmental Science at Aarhus University. These viruses, which can’t be seen with the human eye, ..

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Peru Adopts India’s UPI System for Instant Digital Payments

June 6, 2024

The latest deal between NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) and the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP) is a big step forward for digital payment systems around the world. The goal of this partnership is to set up a system ..

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First Human Dies From H5N2 Bird Flu in Mexico

June 6, 2024

The first known death from the H5N2 strain of bird flu was recorded by the World Health Organization (WHO) on April 24 in Mexico. This is a very bad sign for public health. The man who died was 59 years ..

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Defence Accounts Department Partners With Banks for SPARSH Centres

June 6, 2024

The Defense Accounts Department (DAD) of the Ministry of Defense recently teamed up with four banks to improve its SPARSH (System for Pension Administration, RAKSHA) program. The Bank of India, the Canara Association, the Central Bank of India, and the ..

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Russian Cosmonaut Becomes 1st Person to Spend 1,000 Days in Space

June 6, 2024

Oleg Kononenko, a 59-year-old Russian cosmonaut, recently achieved a historic landmark by becoming the first person to spend 1,000 days in space. Announced by Roscosmos, this milestone was reached during Kononenko’s fifth mission to the International Space Station (ISS) which ..

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Portugal Adapts Golden Visa to Support Affordable Housing

June 6, 2024

Portugal is going to change its “golden visa” system by adding a new “solidarity visa.” This is a flexible way to direct foreign investments into areas that are better for society, like providing affordable homes for locals and a place ..

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Global Groundwater to Warm 2-3.5°C, Risking Ecosystems by 2100

June 6, 2024

According to a new study, global groundwater systems will warm up a lot by the end of the century. This could pose risks to the safety and quality of the water. The temperature of the groundwater is expected to rise ..

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Netherlands Emerges as India’s 3rd Largest Export Destination in 2023-24

June 5, 2024

The Netherlands became India’s third-largest export market in the fiscal year 2023–24, after the US and the UAE. This was the case even though India’s total exports of goods fell by 3%, according to reports from the Commerce Ministry. This ..

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