Page-29 of Current Affairs - May, 2024

Thailand Extends Visa-Free Entry for Indian, Taiwanese Tourists

May 8, 2024

Thailand has recently extended a visa exemption initiative for tourists from India and Taiwan, now effective until November 11, 2024. This decision, announced by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, follows a government meeting aiming to encourage more foreign visitors. Under this ..

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Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Marks 65th Raising Day

May 8, 2024

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 65th Raising Day recently, with an emphasis on embracing modern technology and techniques to accelerate project completions. About Border Roads Organisation (BRO) BRO is responsible for developing and maintaining road networks in India’s ..

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Sun Releases Two Powerful Solar Flares, Causes Blackouts

May 7, 2024

In the past week, the Sun has emitted two significant solar flares from a newly identified sunspot, AR3663, causing impacts such as radio blackouts in several parts of the world. These flares occurred within six hours of each other, signaling ..

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Panama Elects Conservative Jose Mulino as President

May 7, 2024

Jose Raul Mulino, a conservative candidate and former Minister of Public Security, was declared the winner of the presidential election in Panama on May 5, 2024. He secured 34% of the vote, outpacing his closest rival, Ricardo Lombana, who received ..

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Putin Inaugurated for Fifth Term Amid Western Boycott

May 7, 2024

On May 7, 2024, Vladimir Putin has been inaugurated as the President of Russia for a historic fifth term. This followed a March election victory categorised by significant control over electoral proceedings. Despite broad international criticism regarding electoral fairness and ..

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NASA’s Ambitious Moon Rail and Mars Transit Projects

May 7, 2024

NASA’s Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) programme is pushing the boundaries of space exploration with projects that many might deem the stuff of science fiction. These initiatives aim to transform how we interact with space through groundbreaking technologies such as lunar ..

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Russian Announcement of Drills Simulating Tactical Nuclear Weapons Use

May 7, 2024

Russia’s Defence Ministry has recently announced its decision to conduct exercises simulating the use of tactical nuclear weapons. This announcement came shortly after senior Western officials made statements about the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which Russia described as provocative. The ..

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BSNL to Launch Indigenous 4G Nationwide in August 24

May 7, 2024

State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is set to deploy 4G services nationally starting August 2024, utilizing entirely home-grown technology. This initiative aligns with India’s “Atmanirbhar Bharat” policy aimed at boosting domestic capability and reducing reliance on foreign technologies. BSNL ..

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