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New Dinosaur Species Discovered in Patagonia
In Patagonia, Southern America, a new type of dinosaur called Koleken inakayali was just found. This find helps us learn more about the group of dinosaurs called abelisaurids and makes us think of interesting connections with the famous Tyrannosaurus rex. ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
PM Modi Sanctions 17th PM-KISAN Instalment, Aiding 9.3 Crore Farmers
After being re-elected for a third term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first act was to approve the 17th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) plan. By giving out about Rs 20,000 crore, this new payment is expected ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
How Will Quantum Technology Help Find Water Worlds?
NASA scientists at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory have created cutting-edge quantum technology tools that will be used to look for “water worlds” in other parts of the solar system. The new technology comes at a time when people are becoming ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Aditya-L1 Instruments Capture Solar Fury, ISRO Reports
The Aditya-L1 spacecraft started its trip toward the Sun on September 2, 2023. It was India’s first mission to study the sun. The Lagrangian point L1 was successfully reached on January 6, 2024, just 127 days after launch. It is ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: June 11, 2024
11. What is the primary purpose of the ‘Duty Drawback Scheme’, recently seen in news? [A] To increase import duties[B] To rebate the incidence of Customs and Central Excise duties on materials used in exported goods[C] To provide loans to ..
Anamika Rajeev Becomes Indian Navy’s First Woman Helicopter Pilot
Sub Lieutenant Anamika B. Rajeev made history at INS Rajali, Arakkonam, when she became the first woman in the Indian Navy to fly a helicopter. Last week, this important milestone was reached during the passing out parade. The 102nd Helicopter ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • Defence Current Affairs
Tiny Great Ape Species Discovered from 11 Million Years Ago
Discovering Buronius manfredschmidi was a big deal in the field of geology. It showed how different ancient hominids were. With a weight of only 10 kilograms, this species is the smallest known great ape, according to researchers led by Professor ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
What is Han Purple?
Scientists are fascinated with Han Purple, a 2,800-year-old pigment, due to quantum property discoveries. Modern quantum physicists have described its capabilities, which combine ancient chemical methods with quantum physics. Ancient artworks relied on Han Purple, a Chinese synthetic color made ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
How Will NASA’s Funding Impact Mars Sample Return?
NASA has given seven companies almost $1.5 million each to do studies that will help them come up with cheaper ways to carry out the Mars Sample Return (MSR) project. The current plans for the mission, which are estimated to ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
What Is the Importance of the High Seas Biodiversity Treaty?
Director general of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), spoke on World Oceans Day, June 8, 2024, about how important it is for everyone to work together to make the High Seas Biodiversity Treaty a reality. This call ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences