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Telangana Launches Comprehensive MSME Policy for Growth
The Telangana government has launched the MSME 2024 policy to help micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) overcome key challenges. These challenges include access to land, finance, raw materials, skilled labor, market access, and technology. This policy was introduced by ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: States Current Affairs
IISc Develops Nanomaterial to Clean Chromium from Groundwater
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have made an important discovery by developing a special nanomaterial that can help reduce heavy metal contamination in groundwater, particularly focusing on chromium pollution. This is crucial because heavy metals in water ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
India’s First Astronaut to ISS Set for Ax-4 Mission
In 2025, India will make history again in space with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla piloting the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission. This mission will be India’s first human presence on the International Space Station (ISS) and only the second government-sponsored human spaceflight ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Taiwan Legalizes Marriage Registration for Same-Sex Cross-Strait Couples
Taiwan has officially recognized same-sex marriages between Taiwanese and Chinese partners, which is a big step in supporting the rights of LGBTQ individuals in cross-strait relationships. This decision comes after Taiwan made history in 2019 by becoming the first country ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Supermassive Black Hole Jets Recorded Extend Vast Distances
Astronomers have recently discovered two enormous beams of energy, called jets, coming from a supermassive black hole in a galaxy about 7.5 billion light-years away. These jets are the biggest ever found, stretching an incredible 23 million light-years across space. ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Jafar Hassan Appointed as New Prime Minister of Jordan
King Abdullah II of Jordan has chosen Jafar Hassan to be the new Prime Minister, following the resignation of Bisher Al-Khasawneh and his Cabinet after the recent parliamentary elections. Transition of Power The previous Prime Minister, Bisher Al-Khasawneh, had been ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: September 20, 2024
11. What is the theme of the Swachhata Hi Seva – 2024 campaign? [A] Swabhav Swachhata – Sanskaar Swachhata[B] Swachhata Hi Seva – Ek Sankalp[C] Swachh Bharat- Harit Bharat[D] None of the Above Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Swabhav Swachhata ..
Who is Atishi Marlena, New CM of Delhi?
Arvind Kejriwal has stepped down from his role as the Chief Minister of Delhi, making way for Atishi Marlena to take over as the leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). This decision was finalized during a recent meeting with ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Zimbabwe Plans To Cull 200 Elephants Amid Drought
In response to a severe drought, Zimbabwe has decided to kill (cull) 200 elephants to help tackle food shortages. This tough decision comes because the country’s elephant population is too large for the environment to support, and there is an ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Southern States Lead in GDP Contribution
A recent report by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) has highlighted large differences in how different Indian states are doing economically. The report shows that some states, especially in the south, are growing quickly, while others, ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs