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England’s Nat Sciver-Brunt named Wisden’s Top Women’s Cricketer

April 16, 2024

Nat Sciver-Brunt has become the first English woman to be honoured as Wisden’s leading cricketer in the world in 2024. She was recognized for her outstanding performance in 2023, including hitting three ODI centuries in five innings and setting a ..

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Indians Permitted to Hedge Gold Price Risk Overseas Markets

April 16, 2024

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed Indian residents to hedge their gold price risk on recognised exchanges in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). Governor Shaktikanta Das announced the decision during the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting where the ..

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16th April: Birth Anniversary of Kandukuri Veeresalingam

April 16, 2024

Kandukuri Veeresalingam, born on April 16, 1848, was a prominent writer and social reformer from the Madras Presidency, British India. He is often hailed as the father of the Telugu Renaissance movement and is known for his significant contributions to ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 16, 2024

April 16, 2024

1. Recently, which country launched first Angara-A5 space rocket? [A] Russia[B] China[C] Japan[D] India Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Russia] Notes:Russia successfully tested its Angara-A5 space rocket from Vostochny Cosmodrome. Earlier attempts on April 9 and 10 were canceled due ..

Union Ministry Developing Fabric-Based Tooth Implants for Cost-Efficiency

April 15, 2024

Union textiles ministry is working on developing fabric-based teeth to make dental implants more affordable. The plan involves using dental resins made from polyester to replace expensive ceramic, polymer, and composite implants, with research being conducted by institutions like AIIMS ..

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Government to Establish Cotton Test Labs in 6 States for Kasturi Cotton

April 15, 2024

The central government is planning to establish dedicated testing labs for high-grade Kasturi cotton in six states as part of a push to promote the Indian cotton brand globally. Currently, the certification of Kasturi cotton is conducted through a limited ..

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India Likely to Experience Above Normal Rainfall This Monsoon: IMD

April 15, 2024

The India Meteorological Department has announced that India is likely to experience above-normal rainfall in the 2024 monsoon season, with La Nina conditions expected to set in by August-September. This prediction is based on historical data showing above-normal rainfall during ..

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Madhya Pradesh Leads in Centre’s Green Credit Programme Efforts

April 15, 2024

Madhya Pradesh is leading the Centre’s Green Credit Programme (GCP) with over 500 land parcels approved for tree plantation across 10 states in the past two months. A total of 10,000 hectares of land have been identified for the programme ..

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World Chagas Disease Day Observed by WHO on April 14

April 15, 2024

Chagas disease, also known as American trypanosomiasis, is a parasitic infection caused by the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi. It is primarily transmitted to humans through the feces of infected triatomine bugs, also known as “kissing bugs,” that typically bite humans on ..

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Proposed Smart Multi-Layer Perimeter Security for 30 More IAF Bases

April 15, 2024

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is enhancing the security at 30 more of its air bases across the country with an advanced multi-layered, multi-sensor, hi-tech surveillance, and intrusion detection system. This move builds on the installation of the Integrated Perimeter ..

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