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Talukdar Receives Harry Messel Award for Conservation

October 29, 2024

Bibhab Kumar Talukdar received ‘The Harry Messel Award’ for his conservation leadership. This honor was bestowed by the Species Survival Commission (SSC) of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The award ceremony took place during the 5th IUCN ..

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Fossil Fuel Expansion Threatens Coral Triangle Biodiversity

October 29, 2024

At COP16 of the Convention on Biological Diversity, a critical report brought to light the dangers posed by fossil fuel expansion to the Coral Triangle. This region, known as the ‘Amazon of the seas’, is one of the most biodiverse ..

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Assam Bird Sanctuary Faces 70% Species Decline

October 29, 2024

Assam’s Bordoibam-Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary is in crisis. Once a thriving habitat for many bird species, it now faces an important decline in avian diversity. Recent surveys indicate a drop of over 70% in bird species. Of 167 recorded species, only ..

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Armenia Becomes India’s Leading Defence Export Destination

October 29, 2024

Armenia has emerged as India’s leading destination for defence exports. In the fiscal year 2023-24 achieved a record in defence exports, totalling Rs 21,083 crore (approximately $2.63 billion). This marks a 32.5% increase from the previous year. Rising security concerns ..

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Hibox App Scam: Thousands of Indians Cheated

October 29, 2024

The Hibox application scam has resulted in financial losses for many Indians, estimated at Rs 1,000 crore. This scam involved the promotion of a mobile app that promised high returns on investments. Popular social media influencers and YouTubers played a ..

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Modi Inaugurates C-295 Aircraft Plant in Vadodara

October 29, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a new plant in Vadodara. This facility will manufacture the C-295 aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF). Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez attended the event, marking an important milestone in India’s military aviation capabilities. ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: October 29, 2024

October 29, 2024

11. Which country developed the Dong Feng-26 Missile? [A] China[B] Russia[C] Israel[D] Iran Show Answer Correct Answer: A [China] Notes:China’s stockpile of DF-26 Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missiles (IRBMs) has grown, with nearly 60 new launchers observed at a major production site. ..

Deepak Agarwal Appointed Regular MD of NAFED

October 28, 2024

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) appointed Deepak Agarwal as the regular Managing Director (MD) of the National Agriculture Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd (NAFED). This decision came shortly after assigning the role temporarily to an official from ..

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Saudi Arabia Begins Construction of World’s Largest Building

October 28, 2024

Saudi Arabia has commenced construction on the Mukaab, aiming to become the largest building globally. This monumental project is located in Riyadh and represents a $50 billion investment. It is part of a broader vision to modernize the city and ..

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8th Uttarakhand Bird Festival

October 28, 2024

The 8th Uttarakhand Bird Festival took place from October 18 to 20, 2024, at Benog Wildlife Sanctuary, near Mussoorie. This event showcased the rich avian diversity of the region. A total of 95 bird species and 22 butterfly species were ..

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