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India’s Rising Pulses Imports

April 18, 2024

India, despite being a major producer and consumer of pulses, has seen a significant increase in pulses imports in the 2023-24 fiscal year. Imports have nearly doubled to USD 3.74 billion, with shipments have surpassed 45 lakh tonnes, compared to ..

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Climate Change to Cost Global Economy in Trillions: Study

April 18, 2024

A report has highlighted alarming economic consequences of climate change, predicting that the global economy could face annual losses of up to USD 38 trillion by 2049. The study, conducted by scientists at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research ..

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World’s First ‘Miss AI’ Beauty Pageant Features AI Judges

April 18, 2024

The World AI Creator Awards (WAICAs) has announced the world’s first ‘Miss AI’ beauty pageant, featuring AI-generated models competing in a unique event that blends traditional beauty pageantry with the world of AI creators. Contestants will be judged on beauty, ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 18, 2024

April 18, 2024

1. Recently, which organization has developed Carbon-Carbon (C-C) nozzle for rocket engines? [A] ISRO[B] DRDO[C] BHEL[D] HAL Show Answer Correct Answer: A [ISRO] Notes:ISRO announced a significant advancement in rocket engine technology, unveiling a lightweight Carbon-Carbon (C-C) nozzle developed by ..

India Developing Indigenous High-Speed Bullet Trains

April 17, 2024

India has begun developing an indigenous bullet train that will surpass speeds of 250 kilometres per hour (kmph), making it faster than any existing train on the Indian Railways network. About Vande Bharat Platform In the global context, high-speed trains ..

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CBDT Signs Record Number of 125 Advance Pricing Agreements in FY24

April 17, 2024

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has achieved a significant milestone by entering into a record number of 125 Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) with Indian taxpayers in the financial year 2023-24. This includes 86 Unilateral APAs (UAPAs) and 39 ..

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Gaia BH3: Most Massive Stellar Black Hole in the Milky Way Discovered

April 17, 2024

Astronomers have found the most massive stellar-mass black hole ever detected in our galaxy, the Milky Way. Named Gaia BH3, this black hole is located approximately 2,000 light-years away from Earth in the constellation Aquila, making it the second-closest known ..

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Amitabh Bachchan to be honoured with Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar award 2024

April 17, 2024

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan will be honoured with the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar award on April 24, 2024. The Mangeshkar family instituted the award in memory of the late legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who passed away on February 6, 2022. The ..

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Key Facts About Faith Ringgold

April 17, 2024

Renowned artist and black rights advocate Faith Ringgold passed away at the age of 93, leaving a significant legacy in the art world and social justice movements. Her powerful visual storytelling, which often tackled issues of race, representation, and equality, ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 17, 2024

April 17, 2024

1. Recently, who won the National Women’s Carrom title for the twelfth time? [A] Rashmi Kumari [B] N. Nirmala[C] Kajal Kumari[D] Sharmila Singh Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Rashmi Kumari ] Notes:Three-time World Champion Rashmi Kumari secured her 12th national ..