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First 2024 Cyclone Hits Madagascar

January 6, 2024

Tropical Cyclone Alvaro made landfall in southwest Madagascar on January 1st 2024, becoming the first cyclone to impact the island nation in the ongoing 2023-2024 cyclone season for the southwest Indian Ocean region spanning late October to May. Impact of ..

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New Antibiotic Compound Effective Against Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii in Trials

January 6, 2024

Antibiotic resistance arises when disease-causing bacteria mutate and evolve over time to evade the effects of commonly used antibiotic drugs. This global public health crisis has accelerated with misuse of antibiotics, enabling bacterial strains like Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) to ..

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UPSC Current Affairs – January 6, 2024

January 6, 2024

Ration Scam Investigation GS-2-Governance Facts for Pre & Mains: ED and CRPF personnel were attacked by a mob while investigating a PDS corruption scandal involving Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shajahan. The investigation focuses on the alleged ration scam where rice ..

Indian Army Chief Gen MM Naravane’s Book “Four Stars of Destiny”

January 6, 2024

Excerpts from former Indian Army Chief Gen MM Naravane’s upcoming book ‘Four Stars to Destiny’ published recently provide hitherto unknown aspects of high-level decision making during the 2020 China border crisis and other key national security developments then. Key Aspects ..

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Draft Press and Periodicals Rules 2024

January 6, 2024

Seeking public comments, India’s I&B Ministry issued draft rules for implementing the Press and Periodicals Registration Act 2023 passed recently. The rules outline the powers and processes for the Press Registrar. Inspection Triggers for Media Houses As per the draft, ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: January 6, 2024

January 6, 2024

11. Under the draft rules for the Press and Registration of Periodicals (PRP) Act, what is the minimum daily average circulation for periodicals to be subject to a faceless desk audit? [A] 10,000[B] 25,000[C] 50,000[D] 100,000 Show Answer Correct Answer: ..

India and Mauritius to Jointly Build and Launch Small Satellite

January 6, 2024

India has signed an agreement with Mauritius to jointly develop a small satellite, which will be launched by ISRO in early 2024. The cooperation will be between ISRO and Mauritius Research and Innovation Council (MRIC). Satellite Development and Launch Timeline ..

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Palace of Aigai to be Reopened

January 6, 2024

The Palace of Aigai, an ancient Greek site dating back to the 4th century BC that served as the spiritual centre of Macedonian rulers, is reopening on January 8th, 2023 after a 16-year, €20 million renovation project. Significance as Macedonian ..

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PRITHVI Scheme to Advance India’s Earth System Sciences

January 6, 2024

The Indian government under Prime Minister Modi has approved the Prithvi Vigyan scheme of the Ministry of Earth Sciences representing planned investments of Rs 4797 crores from 2021 to 2026. This all-encompassing initiative promises to transform the country’s approach towards ..

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NASA Announces Grant Winners Under NIAC Program

January 6, 2024

NASA has announced 13 winning ideas in Phase 1 of its NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program. The NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program funds early-stage studies to encourage pioneering space technology ideas that could transform future NASA missions. Program ..

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