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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: May 8, 2024

May 8, 2024

41. Border Road Organization (BRO), recently celebrated its 65th raising day, comes under which ministry? [A] Ministry of Civil Aviation[B] Ministry of Earth Sciences[C] Ministry of Road Transport and Highways[D] Ministry of Defence Show Answer Correct Answer: D [Ministry of ..

Sun Releases Two Powerful Solar Flares, Causes Blackouts

May 7, 2024

In the past week, the Sun has emitted two significant solar flares from a newly identified sunspot, AR3663, causing impacts such as radio blackouts in several parts of the world. These flares occurred within six hours of each other, signaling ..

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Panama Elects Conservative Jose Mulino as President

May 7, 2024

Jose Raul Mulino, a conservative candidate and former Minister of Public Security, was declared the winner of the presidential election in Panama on May 5, 2024. He secured 34% of the vote, outpacing his closest rival, Ricardo Lombana, who received ..

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Putin Inaugurated for Fifth Term Amid Western Boycott

May 7, 2024

On May 7, 2024, Vladimir Putin has been inaugurated as the President of Russia for a historic fifth term. This followed a March election victory categorised by significant control over electoral proceedings. Despite broad international criticism regarding electoral fairness and ..

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NASA’s Ambitious Moon Rail and Mars Transit Projects

May 7, 2024

NASA’s Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) programme is pushing the boundaries of space exploration with projects that many might deem the stuff of science fiction. These initiatives aim to transform how we interact with space through groundbreaking technologies such as lunar ..

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Russian Announcement of Drills Simulating Tactical Nuclear Weapons Use

May 7, 2024

Russia’s Defence Ministry has recently announced its decision to conduct exercises simulating the use of tactical nuclear weapons. This announcement came shortly after senior Western officials made statements about the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which Russia described as provocative. The ..

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BSNL to Launch Indigenous 4G Nationwide in August 24

May 7, 2024

State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is set to deploy 4G services nationally starting August 2024, utilizing entirely home-grown technology. This initiative aligns with India’s “Atmanirbhar Bharat” policy aimed at boosting domestic capability and reducing reliance on foreign technologies. BSNL ..

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Scientists Develop ‘All-in-One’ Broad Coronavirus Vaccine

May 7, 2024

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers have recognized the urgent need for vaccines that can provide protection against not just one, but potentially multiple coronavirus strains, including those yet undiscovered. On May 6, 2024, a groundbreaking study was ..

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Marine Heatwaves Trigger Widespread Coral Bleaching in Lakshadweep Sea

May 7, 2024

Researchers at the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) reported widespread bleaching of coral reefs in the Lakshadweep Sea due to marine heatwaves. Extensive surveys across Lakshadweep islands revealed a significant percentage of hard coral species undergoing serious bleaching due ..

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BSF : On-request posting, Airfare booking etc. in New Guidelines

May 7, 2024

The Border Security Force (BSF) has introduced new guidelines outlined by the Directorate General (DG) for non-gazetted officers in the force with the aim of improving job satisfaction. The new guidelines come against the backdrop of a high number of ..

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