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Ladakh Inaugurates First Polo Stadium at LG Cup

November 8, 2024

An important event took place in Ladakh. The Lieutenant Governor, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra, inaugurated the 4th LG Horse Polo Cup 2024. This event was held at the Horse Polo Ground in Goshan Drass. It marked a celebration of polo, ..

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India-Bhutan Border ICP Inaugurated in Assam

November 8, 2024

The first Integrated Check Post (ICP) along the India-Bhutan border was inaugurated at Darranga, Assam. This event marked an important milestone in India-Bhutan relations. Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and Bhutan’s Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay were present at the ..

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Zimbabwe Launches Second Satellite ZIMSAT-2

November 8, 2024

Zimbabwe successfully launched its second satellite, ZIMSAT-2. This event marks an important advancement in the country’s space programme. The launch took place from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia, following the deployment of Zimbabwe’s first satellite, ZimSat-1, in November 2022. The ..

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Ancient Fortified Town Discovered in Saudi Arabia

November 8, 2024

Archaeologists have uncovered a 4,000-year-old fortified town in northwest Saudi Arabia. This site, called al-Natah, reveals vital information about early urbanisation. The discovery was led by French archaeologist Guillaume Charloux. The findings were published in PLOS One earlier this year. ..

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Karnataka Waqf Board Claims 17 Monuments in Bidar Fort

November 8, 2024

The Karnataka Board of Waqfs declared 17 monuments within the historic Bidar Fort as its property. This announcement has raised concerns and confusion among local authorities and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), which manages the fort. Background on Bidar ..

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Neft Daslari: The World’s Oldest Offshore Oil Platform

November 8, 2024

Neft Daslari, also known as Oil Rocks, is the world’s oldest offshore oil platform. Located about 100 kilometers from Baku, Azerbaijan, it has been a focal point of intrigue for decades. As the COP29 climate conference approaches, discussions around its ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: November 8, 2024

November 8, 2024

11. Bidar Fort, which was seen in the news, is located in which state? [A] Karnataka[B] Maharashtra[C] Rajasthan[D] Madhya Pradesh Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Karnataka] Notes:The Karnataka Board of Waqfs claims 17 monuments inside the historic Bidar Fort as ..

India Showcases Tourism at WTM London 2024

November 7, 2024

The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, is currently participating in the World Travel Market (WTM) in London from November 5-7, 2024. The UK is an important source of inbound tourists to India, with nearly 0.92 million visits in 2023. ..

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Launch of Digital Life Certificate Campaign 3.0

November 7, 2024

Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced the launch of the Digital Life Certificate (DLC) Campaign 3.0 in India. This initiative aims to digitally empower pensioners. It is part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for enhancing the welfare of pensioners through ..

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India and ADB Sign $200 Million Loan for Uttarakhand

November 7, 2024

The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed an important $200 million loan. This funding aims to improve urban services in Uttarakhand. The agreement was signed by key officials from both organizations. This project is part of ..

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