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Kerala to introduce SOPs under One Health initiative

April 18, 2024

The Kerala Health Department is set to introduce detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the outbreak investigation and control of at least eight infectious diseases as part of its One Health initiative. This marks the first time that such comprehensive ..

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Coffee’s Prehistoric Origins Revealed Through Genome Sequencing

April 18, 2024

A report has highlighted the ancient origins of Coffea arabica, the world’s most popular coffee species, through genome sequencing. The findings suggest that Arabica coffee developed over 600,000 years ago in the forests of Ethiopia via natural hybridization between two ..

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PayTM approved by NPCI for User Bank Migration

April 18, 2024

Paytm has received approval from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to migrate its users to other banks for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) based payment services. The company has completed its integration with four major banks – State Bank ..

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Indian Navy’s Submersible Platform ‘Space’ Inaugurated

April 18, 2024

The Indian Navy inaugurated a state-of-the-art Submersible Platform for Acoustic Characterization and Evaluation (SPACE) in Kerala’s Idukki. This platform was set up by the Naval Physical & Oceanographic Laboratory of DRDO to serve as a premier testing and evaluation hub ..

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Key Facts: Saksham App for Persons with Disabilities

April 18, 2024

Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched the Saksham app, a mobile application designed to facilitate voter registration and electoral services for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). The app aims to make the voting process more accessible and inclusive by providing ..

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India’s Rising Pulses Imports

April 18, 2024

India, despite being a major producer and consumer of pulses, has seen a significant increase in pulses imports in the 2023-24 fiscal year. Imports have nearly doubled to USD 3.74 billion, with shipments have surpassed 45 lakh tonnes, compared to ..

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Climate Change to Cost Global Economy in Trillions: Study

April 18, 2024

A report has highlighted alarming economic consequences of climate change, predicting that the global economy could face annual losses of up to USD 38 trillion by 2049. The study, conducted by scientists at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research ..

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World’s First ‘Miss AI’ Beauty Pageant Features AI Judges

April 18, 2024

The World AI Creator Awards (WAICAs) has announced the world’s first ‘Miss AI’ beauty pageant, featuring AI-generated models competing in a unique event that blends traditional beauty pageantry with the world of AI creators. Contestants will be judged on beauty, ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 18, 2024

April 18, 2024

11. Recently, which organization has developed Carbon-Carbon (C-C) nozzle for rocket engines? [A] ISRO[B] DRDO[C] BHEL[D] HAL Show Answer Correct Answer: A [ISRO] Notes:ISRO announced a significant advancement in rocket engine technology, unveiling a lightweight Carbon-Carbon (C-C) nozzle developed by ..

India Developing Indigenous High-Speed Bullet Trains

April 17, 2024

India has begun developing an indigenous bullet train that will surpass speeds of 250 kilometres per hour (kmph), making it faster than any existing train on the Indian Railways network. About Vande Bharat Platform In the global context, high-speed trains ..

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