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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: October 23, 2024

October 23, 2024

1. Recently, a new orchid species named Crepidium assamicum was discovered in which national park of Assam? [A] Orang National Park[B] Manas National Park[C] Dibru-Saikhowa National Park[D] Manas National Park Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Dibru-Saikhowa National Park] Notes:A new ..

New Zealand Wins Maiden Women’s T20 World Cup

October 22, 2024

New Zealand’s women’s cricket team achieved a historic milestone. They secured their first T20 World Cup title under the leadership of Sophie Devine. The final was held in Dubai, where they faced South Africa. This victory was unexpected, especially considering ..

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5th National Water Awards 2023 Ceremony Announced

October 22, 2024

On October 22, 2024, the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, will present the 5th National Water Awards 2023. This event will take place at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. The awards recognize contributions to water management and conservation across ..

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16th Century Copper Inscriptions Discovered in Tamil Nadu

October 22, 2024

A remarkable archaeological find has emerged in Mappedu village, Tiruvallur district. Two copper plate inscriptions from the 16th Century CE were discovered at the Sri Singeeswarar temple. This discovery occurred during a routine inspection of temple lockers. The lockers are ..

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New Orchid Species Discovered in Tripura

October 22, 2024

A new orchid species, Coelogyne tripurensis, has been discovered in Jampui Hills, Tripura. This area is about 200 km from Agartala and is the highest hill range in the state, located at an altitude of 3000 feet. The research was ..

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India’s TB Crisis : Nutritional Support and Policy Changes

October 22, 2024

Tuberculosis (TB) is a critical public health issue in India. Each year, approximately three million new TB cases are reported, and around 300,000 deaths occur due to the disease. The Ministry of Health has recently increased the financial support under ..

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Rare Butterfly Hosts on Terrestrial Orchid in Nilgiris

October 22, 2024

In October 2024, butterfly enthusiasts in the Nilgiris made an important discovery. They recorded the Nilgiri tit (Hypolycaena nilgirica) using a terrestrial orchid as a host for the first time in India. This finding is crucial for the conservation of ..

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ITU Kaleidoscope 2024 Conference

October 22, 2024

The ITU Kaleidoscope 2024 academic conference began today at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. It coincides with the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly 2024 (WTSA-24). The theme for this year is “Innovation and Digital Transformation for a Sustainable World.” This conference ..

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