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ESA’s PROBA-3 Mission Set for November 2024 Launch
PROBA-3, led by the European Space Agency (ESA), is set to launch in November 2024. It’s a groundbreaking mission involving multiple European countries and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The mission has passed its final tests and will be ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
First ASEAN-India Track 1 Cyber Policy Dialogue held in Singapore
A recent meeting between India and the Philippines focused on improving cooperation on cyber security. Officials from both countries’ ministries responsible for cyber diplomacy and digital infrastructure led the discussion. The main goal of this meeting was to work together ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024
Category: Summits and Conferences
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: October 17, 2024
1. Which city hosted the SCO Summit recently? [A] Islamabad[B] New Delhi[C] Beijing[D] Moscow Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Islamabad] Notes:Islamabad hosted the 23rd Meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government on October 16, 2024. Pakistan chaired the ..
India Ranks 105th In Global Hunger Index 2024
The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is an annual report measuring hunger and malnutrition levels in countries worldwide. It was created by two organizations, Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe, to show how serious hunger is in different countries and help find ways ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
SCO Summit 2024
Pakistan will host the 2024 SCO Summit in Islamabad on October 15-16. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will welcome leaders from member states like China, Russia, Iran, and India. The summit will focus on important regional issues like security and economic ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024
Category: Summits and Conferences
Cancer Cases Projected to Surge in India by 2045
A study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research predicts a sharp increase in cancer cases and deaths in India and South Africa from 2022 to 2045. This rise is linked to longer ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
UN Report Reveals Gender Gap in Global Social Protection
On October 15, 2024, a United Nations Women’s report revealed that around two billion women and girls around the world lack essential social protections such as cash benefits, healthcare, and pensions. This report was released just before the International Day ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
India, Colombia Sign Audio-Visual Co-Production Agreement
India and Colombia have signed an important agreement to work together in the film industry. This agreement was signed by Dr. L. Murugan, India’s Minister, and Mr. Jorge Enrique Rojas Rodriguez, Colombia’s Vice Minister. With this deal, Colombia becomes the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs