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Vigilance Awareness Week 2024

Vigilance Awareness Week 2024 is currently underway. It runs from October 28 to November 3, 2024. This year’s theme is Culture of Integrity for Nation’s Prosperity. The Central Vigilance Commissioner, Shri Praveen Kumar Srivastava, and Vigilance Commissioner, Shri A.S. Rajeev, ..

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Scientists Discover Lost Mayan City Using LiDAR

Scientists announced the discovery of a lost Mayan city in the Mexican jungle. This finding was made possible through the use of LiDAR technology. The dense vegetation that typically obscures archaeological sites was penetrated, revealing ancient structures below. What is ..

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Census 2025

The Government of India has announced the Census for 2025, which has been widely approved. The Census has been crucial since it began in 1872. It records demographic changes, economic conditions, and socio-political trends. The upcoming Census will focus on ..

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India’s National Large Solar Telescope Project in Ladakh

The Sun is crucial for life on Earth, yet we know little about it. Solar storms can disrupt satellites and technology. India is addressing this gap by establishing the National Large Solar Telescope (NLST) in Ladakh. This project, led by ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: November 2, 2024

1. Which zoological park has become India’s first zoo to earn certification from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)? [A] Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park, Pune[B] Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park, Himachal Pradesh[C] Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad[D] National Zoological Park, New Delhi ..

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: November 1, 2024

1. Pranahita Wildlife Sanctuary, which was seen in the news, is located in which state? [A] Karnataka[B] Maharashtra[C] Telangana[D] Kerala Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Telangana] Notes:The National Board for Wildlife deferred road expansion projects impacting Pranhita Wildlife Sanctuary due ..

Brazil Rejects China’s Belt and Road Initiative

Brazil has recently opted out of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). This decision marks an important shift in Brazil’s approach to international investment and collaboration. Brazil joins India as the second BRICS nation to reject the BRI. President Lula ..

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Climate and Health Conference 2024

The inaugural Climate and Health Africa Conference (CHAC 2024) is taking place from October 29 to 31 in Harare, Zimbabwe. This conference aims to integrate Africa into the global discussion on climate change and health. Over 400 representatives from 54 ..

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