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Mithun Chakraborty Receives Prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award

October 1, 2024

Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty has been honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, which is the highest recognition in Indian cinema. This prestigious award celebrates a person’s lifetime contribution to the film industry. The announcement was made by Union Minister Ashwini ..

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India Launches Cruise Bharat Mission to Boost Tourism

October 1, 2024

The ‘Cruise Bharat Mission’ is a new project launched by the Indian government to promote cruise tourism in India. Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal officially inaugurated at Mumbai port on the cruise ship ‘Empress’. The mission aims to tap into ..

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Oldest Eyeliner Discovered in Turkey’s Ancient Prehistoric City

October 1, 2024

Archaeologists have recently found the oldest known kohl stick, a type of ancient eyeliner, at an archaeological site called Yeşilova Höyük in Turkey. This discovery shows that people have been using makeup for more than 8,000 years. The Discovery The ..

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Solar Eclipses on October 2

October 1, 2024

On October 2, 2024, an annular solar eclipse will take place. This means that people in certain parts of South America will be able to see the Moon cover the center of the Sun, leaving a bright ring around the ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: October 1, 2024

October 1, 2024

11. Which African country recently reported an outbreak of the Marburg virus? [A] Tanzania[B] Kenya[C] Somalia[D] Rwanda Show Answer Correct Answer: D [Rwanda] Notes:Recently, six people have died in Rwanda due to a Marburg virus outbreak. Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) ..

Kerala Tops Urban Governance Index in India

September 30, 2024

Kerala has earned the top spot in the Urban Governance Index (UGI) by the Praja Foundation, because of its strengths in managing finances and planning at the local level. However, the study also points out areas where Kerala can improve, ..

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New Invasive Flatworm Species Discovered in Southeastern USA

September 30, 2024

A new species of flatworm, called Amaga pseudobama, has been found in the southern United States, especially in North Carolina, Florida, and Georgia. This adds to the list of invasive flatworm species in the area. Discovery and Identification Scientists first ..

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Shigeru Ishiba, Prime Minister of Japan

September 30, 2024

Shigeru Ishiba has been chosen as the new leader of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), replacing Fumio Kishida, who resigned due to corruption scandals and economic problems. The election was unusual, with nine candidates competing. Ishiba won in a close ..

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India Jumps to 39th in Global Innovation Index 2024

September 30, 2024

India has moved up to 39th place out of 133 countries in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024. This shows a big improvement in how India supports innovation. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced this news, highlighting that ..

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‘Most Dangerous Bird in the World’ Faces Extinction Threat

September 30, 2024

The cassowary, often called the ‘most dangerous bird in the world,’ is at risk due to hunting and habitat loss. With fewer than 5,000 left in Australia, efforts to protect this species are becoming more urgent. What is a Cassowary? ..

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