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Deadly ‘Dragon Drones’ Emerge in Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Dragon drones are unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that drop thermite, a substance that burns at extremely high temperatures. Thermite is made from aluminum and iron oxide, and when...

October 14, 2024

United Nations Interim Peacekeeping Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)

India has expressed concern about the worsening security situation in West Asia, especially after an incident where two United Nations peacekeepers were injured. These peacekeepers, part of the...

October 14, 2024

FBI Exposes Cryptocurrency Manipulation with Ethereum Token

The FBI has taken a step into the world of cryptocurrency by creating an Ethereum-based token called NexFundAI. This token is part of a sting operation designed to...

October 14, 2024

China Conducts Military Drills Near Taiwan Amid Tensions

On October 14, 2024, China held large military exercises around Taiwan and nearby islands. These drills were a warning to Taiwan because its president, Lai Ching-te, refused to...

October 14, 2024

New X-Band Radar Approved for Wayanad Flood Monitoring

In July 2024, devastating floods and landslides hit Wayanad district in Kerala, killing more than 200 people. To prevent future disasters, the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences approved...

October 14, 2024

Record Solar Power Capacity Reached Globally in 2023

In 2023, the world added 347 gigawatts (GW) of solar energy, marking a 74% increase from the previous year. This rapid growth was driven by the falling costs...

October 14, 2024

Indian Naval Ships Enhance Maritime Cooperation in Bahrain

The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tir and Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Veera arrived in Manama, Bahrain, as part of a Long Range Training Deployment in the Persian...

October 14, 2024

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: October 13-14, 2024

41. Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve is located in which state? [A] Maharashtra[B] Gujarat[C] Andhra Pradesh[D] Kerala Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Maharashtra] Notes:Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra is...

October 14, 2024

Nihon Hidankyo Wins 2024 Nobel Peace Prize for Disarmament

Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization made up of survivors of the atomic bombings, known as the Hibakusha. This prize highlights the critical...

October 12, 2024

2024 Army Commanders’ Conference Begins in Gangtok

The Second Army Commanders’ Conference of 2024 began on October 10 in Gangtok, Sikkim. This important meeting brings together senior leaders of the Indian Army to discuss the...

October 12, 2024

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