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Han Kang Wins 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded to Han Kang, a South Korean author, for her powerful writing that reflects on historical traumas and highlights the...

October 11, 2024

Modi Inaugurates Indian Institute of Skills in Mumbai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) in Mumbai. This institute is designed to train people for the future, focusing on skills that...

October 11, 2024

Global Biodiversity Declines 73% Since 1970, Urgent Action Needed

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) released its Living Planet Report 2024 on October 10, revealing a disturbing 73% decline in global wildlife populations since 1970. This sharp drop...

October 11, 2024

MHA Declares Hizb-ut-Tahrir Terrorist Organization in India

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) recently declared Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT) a terrorist organization under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). This decision is a major step in...

October 11, 2024

Study Highlights Slowdown in Rising Life Expectancy Trends

For many years, life expectancy has been increasing because of improvements in medicine and technology. However, it seems to be slowing down now. A new study suggests that...

October 11, 2024

New Target for Cancer Treatment Discovered by Scientists

Scientists at the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) in Kolkata have made a promising discovery in cancer treatment. They found that by targeting an enzyme...

October 11, 2024

Saudi Arabia Denied Seat on UN Human Rights Council

Recently, Saudi Arabia tried to win a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) but was unsuccessful, finishing in sixth place. This outcome sheds light on...

October 11, 2024

World Bank Establishes Fund to Support Ukraine’s Recovery

The World Bank has created a special Financial Intermediary Fund (FIF) to help Ukraine as it continues to face challenges from the ongoing war with Russia. Countries like...

October 11, 2024

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: October 11, 2024

41. Agasthyamalai Bambootail, which was seen in the news, belongs to which species? [A] Damesfly[B] Fish[C] Spider[D] Beetle Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Damesfly] Notes:Researchers have discovered a...

October 11, 2024

2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Three scientists have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their groundbreaking work on proteins. Demis Hassabis and John M Jumper from Google DeepMind are recognized...

October 10, 2024

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