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India Launches Fourth Nuclear Submarine, S4

October 24, 2024

India launched its fourth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), designated S4, at the Ship Building Centre in Visakhapatnam. This submarine is more advanced than its predecessor, INS Arihant (S2). The launch marks an important step in India’s naval capabilities. India’s ..

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COP16 Aims for Global Deal on Genetic Information Use

October 24, 2024

At the U.N. COP16 nature summit in October 2024, countries are set to negotiate a deal on the use and compensation for genetic information from nature. This data, known as “digital sequence information” (DSI), is crucial for research and commercial ..

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Supreme Court Upholds Assam Citizenship Act Validity

October 24, 2024

The Supreme Court of India upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, of 1955. This ruling was delivered by a Constitution Bench with a 4:1 majority. Justice Surya Kant authored the majority opinion, while Justice Pardiwala dissented. ..

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Bihar Inaugurates First Dry Port to Boost Exports

October 24, 2024

Bihar’s Industry Minister Nitish Mishra inaugurated the state’s first dry port in Bihar, near Patna. This initiative aims to enhance exports of goods produced in Bihar, in partnership with a private company. The dry port is an important step towards ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: October 24, 2024

October 24, 2024

1. Which South Korean river project is being used as a model for the rejuvenation of the Musi River in Telangana? [A] Yeongsan River[B] Han River[C] Bukhan River[D] Geum River Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Han River] Notes:The Telangana government ..

New Orchid Species Discovered in Assam – Current Updates (October, 2024)

October 23, 2024

A new orchid species, Crepidium assamicum, has been discovered in Assam’s Dibru-Saikhowa National Park. This finding enriches the biodiversity of orchids globally. The discovery was made by Khyanjeet Gogoi and Dr. Jintu Sharma, who have dedicated over a decade to ..

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Luong Cuong, New President of Vietnam

October 23, 2024

Vietnam elected Luong Cuong as its new president. This marks the fourth president in 18 months. Cuong, a 67-year-old military general, replaces To Lam, who was appointed as the general secretary of the Communist Party in August. The general secretary ..

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China Introduces Guidelines to Combat Obesity Crisis

October 23, 2024

China’s National Health Commission (NHC) released its first guidelines to standardise obesity diagnosis and treatment. Over half of Chinese adults are currently overweight or obese. This trend is expected to worsen, with projections indicating that 65.3% of the population could ..

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