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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : December 16, 2023

December 16, 2023

41. The term “Wakayama Soryu” that was recently in news, denotes __: [A] An asteroid [B] A fossil [C] An art work [D] A tradition Show Answer Correct Answer: B [A fossil ] Notes:The apex predator mosasaur fossil discovered in ..

IUCN Red List Report on Extinction Threat to Freshwater Fish

December 15, 2023

A new International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List assessment has unveiled a dire situation for freshwater fish species, with approximately a quarter facing the risk of extinction due to climate change. Out of 14,898 species assessed, 3,086 ..

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Oldest Evidence of Yak Domestication in Bangga

December 15, 2023

In a groundbreaking discovery, the oldest record of humans domesticating yaks has been found in Bangga, a settlement in the Shannan prefecture of the Tibetan Autonomous Region in China. The study sheds light on the fascinating history of domestication in ..

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Barracuda: India’s Fastest Solar-Electric Boat

December 15, 2023

In a significant stride towards eco-friendly maritime transportation, the Barracuda, India’s fastest solar-electric boat, was ceremoniously launched at the Navgathi Panavally Yard in Alappuzha. Collaborative Innovation Jointly developed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders and Navalt, the cutting-edge Barracuda stands as a ..

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World Bank’s Latest International Debt Report

December 15, 2023

Developing countries faced an unprecedented financial challenge in 2022, as they spent a staggering $443.5 billion to service their external public and publicly guaranteed debt. The World Bank’s latest International Debt Report reveals that these costs had far-reaching consequences, diverting ..

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Global Expert Review on Debt, Nature, and Climate

December 15, 2023

On December 11, 2023, at the 28th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 28), leaders from Kenya, Colombia, and France unveiled the Global Expert Review on Debt, Nature, and Climate. The primary objective ..

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New Aerodrome License for Ayodhya Airport

December 15, 2023

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has officially issued the aerodrome license for the eagerly awaited Ayodhya Airport, developed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) at a cost of approximately Rs 350 crore. AAI announced recently that the ..

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India-US Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Dialogue

December 15, 2023

India and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to collaborating on addressing global illicit finance risks. The joint statement follows the India-US Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Dialogue, co-chaired by India’s revenue secretary Sanjay Malhotra and US ..

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Surge in Norovirus Cases in UK

December 15, 2023

The United Kingdom has witnessed a significant increase in norovirus cases in recent weeks, with nearly 1,500 confirmed cases reported by the beginning of this month. This surge, amounting to a 60% rise compared to the same period last year, ..

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GPAI Adopts New Delhi Declaration

December 15, 2023

The Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI), consisting of 29 member nations, has unanimously embraced the New Delhi declaration. This declaration emphasizes the necessity of addressing risks associated with the development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) systems while promoting ..

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