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Page-19 of Current Affairs - December, 2024

India’s E-Waste Surges by 73%: Report

India’s electronic waste increased from 1.01 million metric tonnes (MT) in 2019-20 to 1.751 million MT in 2023-24. This represents a 72.54% growth, largely due to the rising...

December 19, 2024

West Bengal’s Banglar Bari Housing Initiative

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has recently launched the “Banglar Bari” scheme, which aims to provide housing for impoverished families in rural areas. The scheme is particularly...

December 19, 2024

Hab-1: India’s First Analog Space Mission

India has recently conducted its inaugural analog space mission, Hab-1, in the mountainous region of Ladakh, aims to simulate space conditions to prepare astronauts for future missions. The...

December 19, 2024

What is Boltz-1, an AI Model for Predicting Biomedical Structure?

In December 2024, MIT scientists introduced Boltz-1, an innovative open-source AI model, that aims to enhance biomedical research and drug development. Boltz-1 matches the performance of AlphaFold3, a...

December 18, 2024

CBIC Launches New Initiatives to Enhance Taxpayer Services

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has recently implemented several initiatives aimed at improving the taxpayer experience and enhancing transparency. These changes reflect the government’s...

December 18, 2024

India Becomes Third Largest Smartphone Exporter

India has made strides in the global smartphone market and has risen from 23rd to 3rd place in smartphone exports since 2019. In November 2024, India’s smartphone exports...

December 18, 2024

OPEC Fund Approves $1 Billion in Development Aid

The OPEC Fund for International Development has recently approved nearly $1 billion in funding to support various development projects worldwide. This decision was made during the 190th Governing...

December 18, 2024

Japan and India Join Forces to Tackle Space Debris

Recent developments in space technology have seen Japan and India collaborate on addressing the increasing issue of space debris, which involves the use of laser-equipped satellites to remove...

December 18, 2024

Kisan Kavach: India’s First Anti-Pesticide Bodysuit Launched

The Kisan Kavach, India’s pioneering anti-pesticide bodysuit, was recently revealed by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, and aims to protect farmers from the adverse effects of pesticides. The...

December 18, 2024

22nd Edition of CII Connect 2024

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Tamil Nadu will host the 22nd edition of CII Connect on December 17 and 18, 2024, in Chennai. The event will center...

December 18, 2024

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