Page-23 of Current Affairs - May, 2024

Indian Air Force Tests BHISHM Portable Hospital in Agra

May 14, 2024

On May 14, 2024, the Indian Air Force conducted field tests of the Arogya Maitri Cube- BHISHM portable hospital by performing an airdrop in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. This test marked the first occasion that the Indian Air Force deployed this ..

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India Sends Flood Relief to Devastated Kenya

May 14, 2024

In response to the catastrophic floods affecting Kenya, the Government of India has dispatched its second tranche of humanitarian assistance, as announced by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on May 14, 2024. This aid includes essential supplies to aid ..

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Sei Whales Return to Argentina After Century

May 14, 2024

For the first time in over a century, sei whales have been observed in the marine areas near Argentina’s Patagonian coast. This is an important event in marine conservation, symbolising a rebound after years of alarming decline due to historical ..

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Five States Show Interest in Aadhaar-Based Authentication for GST Registration

May 14, 2024

According to an official statement, five Indian states, such as Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana, have shown interest in using Aadhaar-based authentication for GST registration. Additionally, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, and the Union Territory of Puducherry have started testing Aadhaar identification. ..

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US Safety Agency Probes Amazon’s Zoox Over Self-Driving Car Crashes

May 14, 2024

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of the US government is looking into Amazon’s self-driving robot cab unit, Zoox. This comes after two cases in which the robotaxis suddenly slowed down and was hit from behind by motorcyclists. One ..

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OpenAI Offers Free GPT-4o, Unveils New Capabilities

May 14, 2024

OpenAI, a major player in the field of artificial intelligence study, recently announced big improvements to their AI models, including the release of the GPT-4o model. During a livestream event, Mira Murati, Chief Technology Officer of OpenAI, stated that this ..

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Kenya Faces Cholera Outbreak Amid Heavy Rains and Flooding

May 14, 2024

Kenya has had a serious cholera outbreak recently. This is because of the long rains, which destroyed sanitation facilities and contaminated water sources. The Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization (WHO) have both reported cases and told the ..

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Nagaland Government To Form Committee to Resolve Long-Standing Naga Conflict

May 14, 2024

The government of Nagaland has announced plans to establish a Political Affairs Committee (PAC) with the overarching aim of finding a fair and inclusive solution to the pervasive Naga political issue. This decision was taken in a meeting chaired by ..

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