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World Bank Establishes Fund to Support Ukraine’s Recovery

October 11, 2024

The World Bank has created a special Financial Intermediary Fund (FIF) to help Ukraine as it continues to face challenges from the ongoing war with Russia. Countries like the United States, Canada, and Japan are expected to contribute money to ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: October 11, 2024

October 11, 2024

1. Agasthyamalai Bambootail, which was seen in the news, belongs to which species? [A] Damesfly[B] Fish[C] Spider[D] Beetle Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Damesfly] Notes:Researchers have discovered a new damselfly species named Agasthyamalai Bambootail in Manjadininnavila, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. This rare ..

2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

October 10, 2024

Three scientists have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their groundbreaking work on proteins. Demis Hassabis and John M Jumper from Google DeepMind are recognized for using artificial intelligence (AI) to predict the 3D structures of nearly ..

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Ratan Tata, Renowned Business Tycoon, Passes Away at 86

October 10, 2024

Ratan Tata, a well-known Indian business icon and leader of the Tata Group, passed away at the age of 86 in Mumbai. The Tata family’s conglomerate is one of India’s most successful and respected business empires, known for both its ..

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NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission Aims to Discover Alien Life

October 10, 2024

On October 10, NASA will launch the Europa Clipper mission, which aims to explore Europa, one of Jupiter’s moons, for signs of extraterrestrial life. This mission is a major milestone in space exploration, involving NASA’s largest spacecraft ever built. Mission ..

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IIT Indore Launches Affordable Device for Early Breast Cancer Detection

October 10, 2024

IIT Indore has introduced a new device for the early detection of breast cancer, specifically designed to help women in rural and remote areas. This device, created by Prof. Srivathsan Vasudevan, is an important step in making cancer screening more ..

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Government Approves Rs 4,406 Crore Road Project In Border Areas

October 10, 2024

The Indian government has approved the construction of 2,280 km of roads in Rajasthan and Punjab, with an investment of Rs 4,406 crore. The main focus is to improve infrastructure in areas near the Pakistan border, making these regions more ..

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Cabinet Approves National Maritime Heritage Complex Development

October 10, 2024

The Indian government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) in Lothal, Gujarat. This project will celebrate India’s long and rich maritime history. Project Overview The NMHC project is being ..

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