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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: May 14, 2024

May 14, 2024

11. Recently, Idashisha Nongrang has been appointed as the first woman Director General of Police (DGP) of which state? [A] Nagaland[B] Sikkim[C] Meghalaya[D] Assam Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Meghalaya] Notes:Idashisha Nongrang makes history as Meghalaya’s first female Director General ..

PM Gati Shakti Boosts Social Security, Expands Health Infrastructure

May 13, 2024

Recently, the Ministry of Labour and Employment joined the PM Gati Shakti site. Strengthening health infrastructure and social security measures in industrial places and Special Economic Zones (SEZs) is the main goal. According to Sumita Dawra, secretary of the ministry, ..

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Ruskin Bond Awarded Sahitya Akademi Fellowship

May 13, 2024

The prestigious Sahitya Akademi Fellowship has been given to Ruskin Bond, a renowned British-Indian author. This honor was given to him on a Saturday at his home in Mussoorie. At first, Bond was named the winner of this prestigious award ..

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West Nile Virus Triggers High Alert in Kerala

May 13, 2024

The mosquito-borne disease known as West Nile Virus (WNV) has recently made headlines in Kerala. Twelve confirmed cases and four suspected cases have been reported in the southern state in the past several weeks. The health minister, Veena George, and ..

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Putin Nominates Economist Belousov as New Defence Minister

May 13, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin has nominated Andrei Removich Belousov as the new defence minister. Belousov, a civilian with extensive background in economics, has been chosen for this significant military role over two years into the conflict with Ukraine. Background of ..

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India To Manage Iran’s Chabahar Port For Ten Years

May 13, 2024

India is soon expected to sign a 10-year management agreement for Chabahar Port in Iran. This development is part of India’s strategic effort to enhance connectivity with Afghanistan, Central Asia, and the broader Eurasian region. Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal is ..

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India’s Pronouncements at the 19th Session of the UNFF

May 13, 2024

India said important things at the 19th Session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) in New York in May 2023. The country emphasized the progress it had made in protecting forests, which it said was due to careful ..

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India to Spend ₹2 Crore Per Km on China Border Roads

May 13, 2024

The Vibrant Village Program (VVP), which was approved by the government on February 15, 2023, wants to improve infrastructure and settlement stability along the border between India and China. The goal of this project is to improve the lives of ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: May 12-13, 2024

May 13, 2024

11. Kattupoovamkurunnila, a rare tree species, was recently rediscovered in which region of India? [A] Western Ghats[B] North Eastern Region[C] Himalayan Region[D] Andaman & Nicobar Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Western Ghats] Notes:Researchers have rediscovered Uniyala multibracteata, a rare tree ..

ICMR Warns: Packaged Food Labels May Mislead Consumers

May 12, 2024

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), through its Hyderabad-based National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) has recently highlighted potential misleading claims on packaged food labels. The ICMR’s dietary guidelines issued in May 2024 warn consumers that labels designed to attract ..

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