Page-16 of Current Affairs - October, 2024

Tamil Nadu Finalises Oil Spill Contingency Plan for Coastline

October 19, 2024

In January 2024, after an oil spill in Ennore, Thiruvallur district, the Tamil Nadu government introduced a detailed plan to handle future oil spills. This plan focuses on four coastal districts that are at high risk of oil spills and ..

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Exercise Swavlamban Shakti

October 19, 2024

The Indian Army’s Sudarshan Chakra Corps is conducting a major exercise called “Exercise SWAVLAMBAN SHAKTI” at the Babina Field Firing Ranges near Jhansi. This exercise, which runs until October 22, aims to improve the Army’s combat abilities by using new ..

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New Road Safety Sensor Prototype Developed by Researchers

October 19, 2024

Researchers at the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS) have created a special road safety sensor to improve safety at dangerous road curves where accidents often happen. This new sensor is made from a unique material that can ..

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What is the Moonlight programme?

October 19, 2024

The European Space Agency (ESA) has introduced a new programme called the Moonlight Lunar Communications and Navigation Services (LCNS). It was announced at the International Astronautical Congress and is focused on building important infrastructure for future missions to the Moon ..

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Karnataka Launches AI Tool Shiksha Copilot for Teachers

October 19, 2024

Karnataka’s School Education and Literacy Minister, Madhu Bangarappa, launched “Shiksha Copilot,” a digital tool powered by artificial intelligence (AI). This tool aims to improve the education system in government schools, helping both teachers and students perform better academically. It was ..

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Hong Kong Regains Title of World’s Freest Economy

October 18, 2024

Hong Kong has regained its title as the freest economy in the world, surpassing Singapore, according to the Fraser Institute’s Economic Freedom of the World report. This ranking is important, especially since earlier reports showed a decline in Hong Kong’s ..

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Nayab Singh Saini Takes Oath as Haryana CM

October 18, 2024

Nayab Singh Saini has been sworn in as the Chief Minister of Haryana for the second time. This confirms that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will continue to lead the state for a third straight term. The ceremony took place ..

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FTC Implements Click-to-Cancel Rule for Subscriptions

October 18, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the United States is introducing a new rule called the “click-to-cancel” rule, aimed at making it easier for people to cancel subscriptions and memberships. This rule was approved on October 16, 2024, with a ..

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