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World Gorilla Day

World Gorilla Day, celebrated on September 24, reminds us of the importance of protecting gorillas, who are our closest relatives after chimpanzees. This day calls on people to...

September 24, 2024

ADB Funds Rs 530 Crore for Tripura’s Water Supply Upgrade

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide Rs 530 crore in financial assistance to the government of Tripura to improve drinking water supply across 12 cities. This project...

September 24, 2024

India Launches First Comprehensive Cancer Multi-Omics Data Portal

The Indian Cancer Genome Atlas (ICGA) has introduced India’s first multi-omics data portal. This new platform allows researchers and doctors to access important data from Indian cancer patients....

September 24, 2024

Union Ministry Launches ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ App”

On October 10, 2023, Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia launched the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ app at a press conference in New Delhi. This app aims...

September 24, 2024

Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), 2003 – Recent Updates

In response to the increasing use of tobacco among young people, India’s Union Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare have issued important guidelines...

September 24, 2024

Nagar Van Yojana Surpasses Target with 111 Urban Forests

The Nagar Van Yojana (NVY) was launched by the Government of India in 2020 to increase the amount of greenery in cities. Within the first 100 days of...

September 24, 2024

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: September 24, 2024

1. Emu, a flightless bird recently in news, is native to which country? [A] Australia[B] China[C] India[D] Indonesia Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Australia] Notes:Researchers have discovered that...

September 24, 2024

Kerala Tops 2024 State Food Safety Index

For the second year in a row, Kerala has secured the top spot in the 2024 State Food Safety Index (SFSI). This achievement reinforces Kerala’s commitment to maintaining...

September 23, 2024

Anura Kumara Dissanayake Elected Sri Lanka’s New President

Anura Kumara Dissanayake recently became the President of Sri Lanka, securing 42.31% of the votes in the election. His victory marks a break from the traditional political leadership...

September 23, 2024

India Signs Agreements for Clean and Fair Economy in IPEF

India recently signed important agreements under the US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF). These agreements aim to build a cleaner and fairer economy. They were formalized during...

September 23, 2024

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