Page-27 of Current Affairs - November, 2024
Chinese Astronauts Successfully Raised Four Zebrafish in Space
Chinese scientists achieved a big breakthrough in space ecology by keeping a closed aquatic system working during the Shenzhou-18 mission, which ended on November 4, 2024, setting a new record for space ecological studies. The Experiment Overview The closed ecosystem ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
India and Japan Defence Technology Agreement
India and Japan have recently signed a Memorandum of Implementation (MoI), which focuses on the co-development of the UNICORN mast. The UNICORN is a conical structure that enhances stealth on naval warships, which falls under the India-Japan Defence Technology Cooperation ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
AAP’s Mahesh Khinchi Elected Delhi’s New Mayor
The recent mayoral elections in Delhi have sparked political activity with Mahesh Khichi from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) being elected as the new Mayor. This election followed an extended delay of nearly eight months. It marks an important victory ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Clean Ganga Mission to Start Dolphin Ambulance
The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) is actively promoting conservation efforts and targeting the Ganga River’s biodiversity. They focus particularly on endangered species like the Ganga Dolphin. Recent developments include the introduction of a Dolphin Ambulance. This vehicle will ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Breakthrough in Quantum Magnetic Materials
Recent advancements in material science have revealed a novel method for creating quantum magnetic materials. Researchers have focused on a ruthenium-based framework. This marks an important stride towards realizing the elusive ‘Kitaev quantum spin liquid state’. About Quantum Spin Liquids ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Temperate Rainforests Face Severe Climate Threats
Recent research marks that over 68 percent of these ecosystems could vanish by 2100 if current greenhouse gas emissions continue, which is termed ‘business-as-usual.’ Temperate rainforests are unique and vital, yet they occupy less than one percent of the Earth’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Chang’e-6: Historic Lunar Sample Retrieval
In June 2024, China’s Chang’e-6 spacecraft achieved an important milestone and successfully retrieved the first surface samples from the moon’s far side. This region has remained unexplored until now. The samples are shedding light on the moon’s geological history and ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Nepal Begins Electricity Export to Bangladesh
Nepal has recently initiated the export of electricity to Bangladesh via India’s electricity grid and development took place on November 15, 2024. The ceremony was attended by key officials from Nepal, Bangladesh, and India. The power flow is anticipated to ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs