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NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System Mission (ACS3)

April 24, 2024

On April 24, 2024, NASA has launched the Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3), marking an important moment in the utilization of solar power for space propulsion. A solar-powered spacecraft was deployed aboard Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket from New Zealand. ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 24, 2024

April 24, 2024

1. Tale Valley wildlife sanctuary, recently seen in news, is located in which state? [A] Arunachal Pradesh[B] Assam[C] Maharashtra[D] Tamil Nadu Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Arunachal Pradesh] Notes:Recently discovered in India, the rare butterfly Neptis philyra was found in ..

Significant Expansion of Glacial Lakes in the Indian Himalayas: ISRO Report

April 23, 2024

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has reported that more than 27% of the identified glacial lakes in the Himalayas have significantly expanded since 1984, based on long-term satellite monitoring. Out of the 676 expanding glacial lakes, 130 are located ..

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Atul Goel Panel to Finalize List of OTC Drugs for Sale at General Stores

April 23, 2024

Government has set up a three-member committee of gynecologists to finalize a list of over-the-counter (OTC) drugs that will be available for sale at general stores without the need for a prescription. The committee, chaired by the Directorate General of ..

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Government allies With SBI Card and Telcos to Tackle OTP Frauds

April 23, 2024

The Government of India, in collaboration with SBI Cards and Payment Services Ltd (SBI Card) and telecom operators, is developing an innovative solution to combat the growing threat of cyber fraud and phishing attacks involving stolen one-time passwords (OTPs). The ..

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IIT Guwahati Develops Innovative 3D Printed Dummy Ballot Unit

April 23, 2024

The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT-G), in collaboration with the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) cell of Kamrup election district in Assam, has developed an innovative 3D printed dummy ballot unit. Unveiled at the IIT-G campus, this ..

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Centre Seeks Supreme Court’s Clarification on Administrative Allocation of Spectrum

April 23, 2024

The Union government has approached the Supreme Court seeking clarification on whether it can allocate certain classes of spectrum through administrative process, rather than competitive auctions. The government argues that administrative allocation may be necessary in certain situations to address ..

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Indian Navy Women Officers Complete Historic Transoceanic Expedition

April 23, 2024

Lieutenant Commander Dilna K. and Lieutenant Commander Roopa A., two women officers of the Indian Navy, created history by successfully completing a nearly two-month transoceanic expedition on the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini. They are the first women from ..

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India’s Jewellery Exports Surge in FY24

April 23, 2024

India’s jewellery exports, particularly plain gold jewellery, experienced significant growth in the 2023-24 financial year (FY24) despite various challenges faced by the industry. The Gems & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) reported a 61.72% increase in plain gold jewellery exports, ..

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Xi Jinping Takes Direct Control Over Military

April 23, 2024

Chinese President Xi Jinping has recently dissolved the Strategic Support Force (SSF), which was established in 2015. The SSF, once a cutting-edge unit integrating cyber and space warfare capabilities, were restructured into three separate entities: Information Support Force (ISF) Aerospace ..

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