Page-19 of Current Affairs - September, 2024
Pacific Island Forum 2024
The Pacific Island Forum (PIF) is an organization that brings together countries from the Pacific region to work together on important issues like peace, security, and development. In 2024, the PIF held its annual meeting in Tonga from August 26 ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: Summits and Conferences
What are AI Tokens?
AI tokens, a novel intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Web3, have gained significant attention recently. This interest surged following reports of major tech companies, such as Apple and Nvidia, considering investments in OpenAI, and Venture firm Thrive Capital’s $1 ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Researchers Discover New ‘Dancing Girls’ Ginger Species in India
Researchers from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal have made an exciting discovery by uncovering three new species of ginger in the Eastern parts of India, particularly in the states of Mizoram and Meghalaya. These new ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has achieved a major milestone with the completion of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, which is the first nuclear power facility in the Arab world. This is an important step for the UAE as it ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Who is Lance Naik Charan Singh?
Lance Naik Charan Singh (retired), a brave World War II veteran, recently celebrated his 100th birthday. The Indian Army honored him with a special ceremony at his home in Himachal Pradesh, recognizing his long and dedicated service. Early Life and ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Australia Recognizes 750 New Species, Including Laughing Frog
Australia’s National Species List has been updated with 750 newly recognized species, reflecting the country’s rich biodiversity. Some notable new additions include a frog that sounds like it’s laughing, a marine worm named after Sir David Attenborough, and a spider ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
New High-End Research Centre Inaugurated at IIT Hyderabad
India is making significant strides in improving its research infrastructure, as highlighted by Abhay Karandikar, Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology (DoST). One important example is the opening of the Centre for in-situ and Correlative Microscopy (CISCoM) at ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
SpaceX Aims to Launch Uncrewed Starships to Mars in Two Years
SpaceX is preparing to launch its first uncrewed Starship missions to Mars in the next two years, aligning with the ideal timing for space travel between Earth and Mars, known as the Earth-Mars transfer window. Elon Musk, the CEO of ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs