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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: October 5, 2024
1. Scientists have recently detected the gases carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide on which moon of Pluto? [A] Charon[B] Nix[C] Hydra[D] Kerberos Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Charon] Notes:Scientists found carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide on Pluto’s largest moon, Charon. ..
National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans Tracker (NBSAP)
As the COP16 biodiversity conference approaches, set to take place from October 21 to November 1, 2024, there are growing concerns because only 10% of countries have met their promises to protect biodiversity. This conference is important because it’s the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2024
The Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) 2024 starts in New Delhi, focusing on the theme “Resource Geopolitics and Security in the Indo-Pacific.” This important annual conference brings together countries to discuss key issues related to maritime security. What is the Purpose ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024
Category: Summits and Conferences
Kho Kho World Cup Scheduled for 2025 in India
India has been chosen to host the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup in 2025, which will bring together 24 countries from six continents. Both the Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) and the International Kho Kho Federation have confirmed this ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Union Cabinet Grants Classical Language Status to Five Languages
The Union Cabinet of India, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the recognition of five new classical languages: Assamese, Bengali, Marathi, Pali, and Prakrit. This decision highlights the government’s dedication to supporting regional languages and honoring India’s diverse ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, on the same day as Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary. This initiative focuses on improving the living conditions of tribal communities across India. Financial Overview ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Scientists Discover Sixth Ocean Hidden in Earth’s Mantle
Scientists have discovered a vast water reservoir approximately 700 kilometers beneath the Earth’s surface, potentially three times larger than all the planet’s surface oceans combined. This groundbreaking finding challenges previous beliefs about the origins of Earth’s water and reveals new ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
What is Taiwan’s Global Elite Card?
Taiwan has launched the Global Elite Card to attract skilled foreign professionals in response to a growing labor shortage, which is expected to result in a deficit of 350,000 workers by 2028. To further boost its workforce, Taiwan is also ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs