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India Unveils National Electricity Plan For 500 GW Renewable Goal

October 15, 2024

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has started an ambitious National Electricity Plan (Transmission). This plan aims to increase India’s renewable energy capacity significantly. It sets a target of 500 GW (gigawatts) of renewable energy by 2030 and more than 600 ..

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PM Modi Inaugurates India Mobile Congress 2024 and ITU-WTSA

October 15, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will officially open two major events at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi: the International Telecommunication Union – World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (ITU-WTSA) and the 8th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC). This is a ..

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Delhi-NCR Implements Stage I of Graded Response Action Plan

October 15, 2024

The air quality in Delhi and the surrounding areas (NCR) has worsened, leading to the activation of Stage I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) by the Centre’s air pollution control panel. The Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 234, ..

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What is Snooping Scandal?

October 15, 2024

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is caught up in a major scandal involving illegal access to private bank accounts. A bank clerk at Banca Intesa Sanpaolo is accused of unlawfully viewing the personal financial information of thousands of people, including ..

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What is THAAD?

October 15, 2024

The United States has decided to send the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) missile system to Israel. This is part of the U.S.’s promise to help strengthen Israel’s defence, especially with the rising tensions with Iran, which have included recent ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: October 15, 2024

October 15, 2024

1. Murine typhus, that was recently seen in news, is caused by which agent? [A] Fungus[B] Bacteria[C] Virus[D] Protozoa Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Bacteria] Notes:A 75-year-old man from Kerala was diagnosed with murine typhus after traveling to Vietnam and ..

US-India Leadership Summit 2024

October 14, 2024

The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) is a non-profit organization that works to strengthen the partnership between the United States and India. It helps bring together leaders from both countries to collaborate on key areas like business, technology, defence, and ..

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New Aadhaar Rules Cause Enrollment Issues for Overseas Citizens

October 14, 2024

New rules were introduced for people applying for Aadhaar, India’s unique identification number. These changes affect Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). Now, anyone over 18 must prove that they have stayed in India for at least ..

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