Page-3 of Current Affairs - November, 2024

Advances in Moiré Materials and Superconductivity

November 29, 2024

Moiré materials are formed by stacking two layers of a material. A slight twist is applied to the top layer, creating a moiré pattern. The pattern alters the material’s atomic arrangement, which leads to unique electronic properties. Graphene and Superconductivity ..

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Indian Railways Reaches 97% Electrification, Aims for 100% Green Network

November 29, 2024

Indian Railways is advancing rapidly in electrifying its Broad Gauge railway lines. In 2024, approximately 97% of the network is electrified, which was shared by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in a Lok Sabha response. Electrification Milestones Since the fiscal year ..

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World Craft Council Launches Authenticity Seal for Jammu & Kashmir Crafts

November 28, 2024

Kashmir’s handicrafts received important attention as the World Crafts Council (WCC) introduced the ‘Seal of Authenticity of the Craft.’ This certification recognizes handmade crafts from Jammu and Kashmir, which marks traditional methods that have been used for centuries. Purpose of ..

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India and Tanzania Enhance Defence Cooperation

November 28, 2024

India and Tanzania held their third Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting on November 26, 2024. The meeting occurred in Goa, which aimed to strengthen defence ties between the two nations. Key Participants The Indian delegation was led by Joint ..

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CEA Recognises Surface Hydrokinetic Turbine Technology

November 28, 2024

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has recently endorsed Surface Hydrokinetic Turbine (SHKT) technology, which aims to promote innovation in India’s power sector. SHKT technology harnesses the kinetic energy of flowing water. It does so without requiring important water height, unlike ..

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Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Telescope

November 28, 2024

The Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) telescope opened on October 4, 2024, in Hanle, Ladakh. It stands at 4.3 km above sea level, making it the highest of its kind globally. MACE features a 21-meter-wide dish, the largest in Asia. ..

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Operation Tamarisk

November 28, 2024

During the Cold War, intelligence gathering was crucial as the U.S., U.K., and France sought ways to gain an advantage over the Soviet Union. One unconventional method involved sifting through discarded materials, leading to the operation known as Mission Operation ..

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Desh Ka Prakriti Parikshan Abhiyan

November 28, 2024

The “Desh Ka Prakriti Parikshan Abhiyan” is a health awareness initiative by the Ministry of Ayush, which focuses on promoting Ayurveda and understanding individual Ayurvedic Prakriti. The campaign has rapidly gained traction across India. Volunteer Participation Currently, there are 10,737 ..

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