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Neeraj Chopra Wins Silver in Javelin at Paris 2024 Olympics

At the Paris 2024 Olympics, Neeraj Chopra, the reigning Olympic champion in men’s javelin throw, secured a silver medal, marking a significant achievement even though he couldn’t defend...

August 9, 2024

Great Barrier Reef Faces Record Temperatures, Urgent Threats

The Great Barrier Reef (GBR) is experiencing serious problems because of climate change. Recently, scientists have found that the ocean’s surface temperature is the highest it has been...

August 9, 2024

Waqf Board Amendment Bill 2024

The Union government’s proposed changes to the Waqf Boards Act of 1995 have caused a big political argument in India. Opposition parties are worried that these changes could...

August 9, 2024

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 9, 2024

41. Recently, which state government has approved Logistic Policy 2024 to create five lakhs job opportunities? [A] Karnataka[B] Assam[C] Maharashtra[D] Uttar Pradesh Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Maharashtra]...

August 9, 2024

Nagaland Becomes First State to Implement Disaster Insurance

Nagaland has become the first state in India to start a disaster management insurance scheme by signing an agreement with SBI General Insurance. This new program called the...

August 8, 2024

Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar Awards 2024

The Indian government has brought back the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar, marking the first national awards for scientists since their number was reduced in 2022. On August 7, 2024,...

August 8, 2024

New Plant Species Ceropegia Shivrayiana Discovered at Vishalgad

A new flowering plant called Ceropegia Shivrayiana has been discovered in the Vishalgad area of Kolhapur. This discovery was detailed in a research paper published in the journal...

August 8, 2024

Vinesh Phogat Disqualified Over Weight Issues Before Match

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified because she was a bit over the weight limit for her gold medal match. Although she gained weight the day before, she was...

August 8, 2024

PM-KUSUM scheme – Recent Updates

The PM-KUSUM scheme, started in 2019 to introduce solar energy in Indian agriculture, is facing difficulties. According to a report by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE),...

August 8, 2024

Australia Adds 13 Species to Threatened List Amid Crisis

Australia has added 13 new species to its threatened list. This has led to urgent calls to reform the country’s environmental laws. Among the newly listed species are...

August 8, 2024

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