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Chinese Satellite Discovers New Solar Atmospheric Rotation Pattern
Chinese scientists using the Chinese H-alpha Solar Explorer (CHASE) telescope have found a new pattern of how the sun’s atmosphere rotates. According to the prestigious magazine Nature Astronomy, this new discovery is the first accurate three-dimensional picture of how the ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
How Will Nagastra-1 Drones Impact Indian Army Operations?
The Indian Army just got its first batch of Nagastra-1, an advanced type of suicide drone that can be carried by a person and can carry out precise hits. Soldiers are less likely to get hurt because these drones can ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
2024 Kavli Prize Winners Announced in Science Fields
The 2024 Kavli Prize winners were announced, honoring great work in neuroscience, astrophysics, and nanoscience. Eight well-known scholars from well-known American colleges were recognized for their groundbreaking work in these areas. Origins of The Prize A Norwegian-American businessman and philanthropist ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Global Gender Gap Report, 2024
The Global Gender Gap Index, which has been running since 2006, is a key example of a global attempt to track gender inequality. This index is updated every year and looks at how far 146 countries have come in achieving ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Why Has Earth’s Inner Core Slowed Down?
Recent studies from the University of Southern California show that the Earth’s inner core has slowed down a lot. Historically, the Earth’s inner core has been known for having a high spinning speed that is separate from the planet’s outer ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: June 15, 2024
11. Joshimath region, recently seen in news, is located in which state? [A] Himachal Pradesh[B] Uttarakhand[C] Meghalaya[D] Arunachal Pradesh Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Uttarakhand] Notes:The Centre approved renaming Joshimath tehsil in Chamoli to Jyotirmath and Kosiyakutoli tehsil in Nainital ..
How Will Gen AI Conclave in Kochi Impact Kerala?
An international conference on Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) will be held in Kochi on July 11 and 12. This was stated by the government of Kerala. As a result of working with the global tech company IBM on this ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs • States Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences
Gavi Supports Rabies Vaccines for Global Eradication Efforts
Recently, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, increased its support to include rabies vaccines for humans in regular immunization programs, focusing on post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). This program aims to intensify efforts worldwide to fight rabies, especially in areas where the disease is most common. Eligibility ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Artificial Islands Forming at Pudukottai’s Kavinadu Kanmoi
A big environmental project has started at Kavinadu Kanmoi, one of the biggest irrigation tanks in Pudukottai district, Tamil Nadu. It is being run by the Pudukottai district government and the Kadamadai Area Integrated Farmers Association (KAIFA). The main goal ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs • States Current Affairs
New Arunachal Industrial Policy to Boost Investment, Reforms
In recent news from Arunachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Pema Khandu has started several important policy changes after being sworn in. With these changes, Arunachal Pradesh will become a more developed area over the next five years as part of a ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs