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Idashisha Nongrang Appointed Meghalaya’s First Woman DGP

May 11, 2024

On May 11, 2024, Senior IPS Officer Idashisha Nongrang has been named Meghalaya’s first woman Director General of Police (DGP). Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma officially announced this landmark decision, noting it as a significant moment for the state, as ..

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Afghanistan Flash Floods Cause Severe Damage

May 11, 2024

Recently, Afghanistan was hit by severe flash floods following torrential rains, resulting in a tragic loss of life and extensive property damage. The most affected area was the northern province of Baghlan, where it was reported that more than 150 ..

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NASA Telescope to Hunt Big Bang-Era Black Holes in 2026

May 11, 2024

Black Hole Week (May 6 to 10) has made people pay more attention to NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, which will be launched in 2026. Most astronomers are looking forward to this project, which is meant to look for ..

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India’s Spice Board Issues New EtO Contamination Guidelines

May 11, 2024

The Spices Board of India has recently issued detailed guidelines to tackle the problem of ethylene oxide (EtO) contamination in spices exported from India. This action was prompted by the bans imposed by Hong Kong and Singapore on the sale ..

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India, France Set for 7th Joint Military Exercise Shakti

May 11, 2024

India and France are set to conduct the 7th edition of the Joint Military Exercise ‘Shakti’ between May 13-26, 2024, in the Umroi region of Meghalaya. This version of the drill builds on the strong defense ties that have been ..

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Indian Ocean Temps Linked to Global Dengue Intensity

May 11, 2024

In recent research published in the journal Science, a noteworthy relationship has been identified between the sea-surface temperatures of the Indian Ocean and the global intensity of dengue outbreaks. This work introduces the Indian Ocean basin-wide (IOBW) index as a ..

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Extreme Solar Storm Hits Earth

May 11, 2024

On May 11, 2024, Earth experienced its most significant solar storm in over two decades. The storm, triggered by multiple coronal mass ejections (CMEs) from the sun, stirred a global buzz due to its potent impact on communication networks, satellite ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: May 11, 2024

May 11, 2024

41. Recently, which organization adopted the first law to tackle violence against women? [A] European Union (EU) [B] United Nations (UN)[C] African Union (AU)[D] ASEAN Show Answer Correct Answer: A [European Union (EU) ] Notes:The European Union (EU) adopted its ..

What is Drishti-10 Drone?

May 11, 2024

Indian Army is set to receive the first Hermes-900 Starliner drone, known as the Drishti-10, on June 18. The delivery of the Drishti-10 drone is facilitated by Adani Defence Systems under a contract that utilises emergency powers granted by the ..

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UN General Assembly Supports Palestinian UN Membership Bid

May 11, 2024

On May 10, 2024, the United Nations General Assembly voted in favour of a resolution supporting Palestine’s bid for full membership in the UN. The resolution was passed with 143 votes in support, nine against, and 25 abstentions. Previously key ..

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