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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: November 8, 2024

November 8, 2024

1. 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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Indian Army Inducts 550 Asmi Machine Pistols

November 7, 2024

The Indian Army made an important advancement in its Atmanirbharta initiative. The induction of 550 ‘Asmi’ machine pistols into the Northern Command marks a pivotal moment for indigenous defence manufacturing in India. What is the Atmanirbharta Initiative? Atmanirbharta, or self-reliance, ..

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RNA Editing Revolutionizes Genetic Disorder Treatments

November 7, 2024

Wave Life Sciences, a Massachusetts biotechnology firm, made headlines. They became the first company to treat a genetic condition using RNA editing in clinical trials. This milestone marks the growing significance of RNA in medicine, especially following the success of ..

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Government Approves ₹10,700 Crore for Food Corporation

November 7, 2024

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved a substantial equity infusion of ₹10,700 crore into the Food Corporation of India (FCI). This decision aims to enhance the operational capabilities of FCI, ensuring it can effectively support the agricultural sector ..

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India’s First Autonomous Vessel Completes 1,500-km Journey

November 7, 2024

Sagar Defence Engineering announced an important achievement. Their autonomous surface vessel completed a 1,500-kilometre journey from Mumbai to Thoothukudi without human intervention. This voyage was supported by the Indian Navy and marks a milestone in autonomous maritime technology in India. ..

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