Page-30 of Current Affairs - May, 2024

Scientists Develop ‘All-in-One’ Broad Coronavirus Vaccine

May 7, 2024

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers have recognized the urgent need for vaccines that can provide protection against not just one, but potentially multiple coronavirus strains, including those yet undiscovered. On May 6, 2024, a groundbreaking study was ..

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Marine Heatwaves Trigger Widespread Coral Bleaching in Lakshadweep Sea

May 7, 2024

Researchers at the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) reported widespread bleaching of coral reefs in the Lakshadweep Sea due to marine heatwaves. Extensive surveys across Lakshadweep islands revealed a significant percentage of hard coral species undergoing serious bleaching due ..

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BSF : On-request posting, Airfare booking etc. in New Guidelines

May 7, 2024

The Border Security Force (BSF) has introduced new guidelines outlined by the Directorate General (DG) for non-gazetted officers in the force with the aim of improving job satisfaction. The new guidelines come against the backdrop of a high number of ..

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Goldene: Swedish Scientists Create First Freestanding 2D Gold Sheet

May 7, 2024

Scientists at Sweden’s Linköping University have recently made a significant scientific breakthrough by creating the first free-standing sheet made of gold, which is only one atom thick. This 2D sheet, named “goldene,” is similar to graphene and marks the first ..

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Centre Invites Stakeholders’ Views on Proposed Dog Breed Ban

May 6, 2024

The Indian central government is inviting comments on a potential ban on the import, breeding, and selling of 24 breeds of dogs. The Ministry of Animal Husbandry and Dairying issued a public notice on May 2 seeking input from stakeholders ..

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FLiRT: New COVID-19 Variants Increase Concern in US

May 5, 2024

A series of COVID-19 variants within the Omicron JN.1 lineage, known as FLiRT, including the KP.2 and KP 1.1 variants, is rapidly spreading in the United States, exhibiting new mutations which increase their contagiousness. According to media reports, the symptoms ..

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India, Kenya to Discuss Cheetah Sourcing for Wildlife Sanctuary

May 4, 2024

India has expressed interest in sourcing cheetahs from Kenya for the next stage of Project Cheetah. A delegation of Kenyan officials is due to visit India later this month to discuss the possible translocation, including the number of cheetahs they ..

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EU allocates $1 billion aid to Lebanon

May 3, 2024

The European Union, led by EU chief Ursula von der Leyen, has pledged $1 billion in aid to Lebanon. Announced during her visit to Lebanon on May 2, 2024, this commitment aims to bolster the country’s socio-economic stability, grappling with ..

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