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PM Modi Awarded Russia’s Highest Civilian Honor
The Order of St. Andrew the Apostle the First-Called, a high citizen award from Russia, was recently given to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. President Vladimir Putin gave this award to the group. The award is given to Modi in recognition ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
India to ratify High Seas Treaty: Recent Agreement and Significance
The Indian government has said that it will sign and approve the High Seas Treaty. The goal of this international deal is to protect marine biodiversity and make sure that ocean resources are used in a way that doesn’t harm ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: Summits and Conferences
NASA’s Mars Simulation Mission: Recent Updates
Four volunteers just finished an immersive Mars simulation at the Johnson Space Center in Houston as part of a new NASA project. While the mission officially finished on July 6, it was a big step toward getting ready for human ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
India, Russia Aim for $100 Billion Trade Target by 2030
At the 22nd yearly summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Moscow, India and Russia announced a plan to improve their strategic economic cooperation. This is a big deal. This move comes at a ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Exercise Pitch Black
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will start “Exercise Pitch Black” on July 12, 2024. This is a major multinational aerial warfare practice that is held in Australia every two years. Over 140 planes from around the world are taking ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
IUCN Red List Update
The IUCN recently updated the Red List that make it more important to protect a number of lizard and cactus species. The Ibiza wall lizard has been reclassified as threatened, mostly because of invasive species and other problems caused by ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: July 10, 2024
1. Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Tiger Reserve (BRT), recently seen in news, is located in which state? [A] Karnataka[B] Tamil Nadu[C] Andhra Pradesh[D] Kerala Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Karnataka] Notes:A 35-year-old female elephant was found dead at Mavathuru in the ..
Gautam Gambhir Appointed India’s New Cricket Head Coach
Gautam Gambhir has been named as the new head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team by Jay Shah, who is the secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The news was shared on social media, ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Maharashtra Wins Best Agriculture State Award 2024
The 15th Agriculture Leadership Awards Committee found that Maharashtra is the best state for farming in 2024. This award, given by Justice P Sathasivam, recognizes Maharashtra for making big steps forward in new ways of farming and improving rural areas. ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
India Unveils ‘Zorawar’ Tank for High-Altitude Warfare
India recently got a new light tank called the “Zorawar.” It is a big addition to their military and is meant to help them fight better in difficult terrains and at high elevations. India’s Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs