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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 30, 2024

1. Recently, which country won the gold medal in the Archery World Cup in the men’s recurve event? [A] India[B] South Korea[C] Malaysia[D] Indonesia Show Answer Correct Answer:...

April 30, 2024

The Ultra Mega Power Projects were envisioned under the "Power for all"vision in 11th five year plan. However, so far only two UMPPs are producing power. Critically examine the issues that derailed this government initiative.

Ultra Mega Power Project (UMPP) is a series of ambitious power stations planned by the Government of India, each with capacity of 4000MW or above, with an aim Power for...

April 30, 2024

"In effect, the Industrial Policy Resolution of 1948 was a document of compromise between India's political and economic elite."To what extent you agree with this view? Discuss critically.

Hint: Industrial policy 1948 asked state to invest only in sectors which were totally unoccupied or occupied inadequately by private sector. Thus, Industrial policy 1948 gave space to...

April 30, 2024

Red Sea Lead to Surge in Carbon Emissions

Ongoing attacks by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea area have forced hundreds of ships to divert their routes since mid-December 2023, leading to a significant increase in...

April 29, 2024

India and UK held meeting on Electric Propulsion for Navy

India and the United Kingdom are engaged in discussions on sharing technical expertise and experience in maritime electric propulsion systems to meet the future requirements of Indian warships....

April 29, 2024

J&K High Court Orders Compensation for Illegal PSA Detention

In an unprecedented ruling, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court has ordered the Union Territory administration to pay Rs. 5 lakh in compensation to Ali Mohammad Lone, a...

April 29, 2024

China’s Share in India’s Industrial Goods Imports Rises

Over the last 15 years, China’s share in India’s imports of industrial goods has increased  from 21% to 30%, according to a report by the Global Trade Research...

April 29, 2024

Dubai Approves World’s Largest Airport Terminal

Recently, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), announced the approval of a new passenger terminal...

April 29, 2024

200 More Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals: Indian Railways

The Indian Railways plans to set up an additional 200 Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals (GCTs) to boost freight revenue, decongest rail networks, and enable faster passenger train movement....

April 29, 2024

WHO’s New Global Malaria Strategy for 2030

The World Health Organization (WHO) unveiled an ambitious new operational strategy to accelerate progress against malaria and achieve the disease elimination targets outlined in the Global Technical Strategy...

April 29, 2024

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