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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 16, 2024

April 16, 2024

1. Recently, which country launched first Angara-A5 space rocket? [A] Russia[B] China[C] Japan[D] India Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Russia] Notes:Russia successfully tested its Angara-A5 space rocket from Vostochny Cosmodrome. Earlier attempts on April 9 and 10 were canceled due ..

Union Ministry Developing Fabric-Based Tooth Implants for Cost-Efficiency

April 15, 2024

Union textiles ministry is working on developing fabric-based teeth to make dental implants more affordable. The plan involves using dental resins made from polyester to replace expensive ceramic, polymer, and composite implants, with research being conducted by institutions like AIIMS ..

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Government to Establish Cotton Test Labs in 6 States for Kasturi Cotton

April 15, 2024

The central government is planning to establish dedicated testing labs for high-grade Kasturi cotton in six states as part of a push to promote the Indian cotton brand globally. Currently, the certification of Kasturi cotton is conducted through a limited ..

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India Likely to Experience Above Normal Rainfall This Monsoon: IMD

April 15, 2024

The India Meteorological Department has announced that India is likely to experience above-normal rainfall in the 2024 monsoon season, with La Nina conditions expected to set in by August-September. This prediction is based on historical data showing above-normal rainfall during ..

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Madhya Pradesh Leads in Centre’s Green Credit Programme Efforts

April 15, 2024

Madhya Pradesh is leading the Centre’s Green Credit Programme (GCP) with over 500 land parcels approved for tree plantation across 10 states in the past two months. A total of 10,000 hectares of land have been identified for the programme ..

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World Chagas Disease Day Observed by WHO on April 14

April 15, 2024

Chagas disease, also known as American trypanosomiasis, is a parasitic infection caused by the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi. It is primarily transmitted to humans through the feces of infected triatomine bugs, also known as “kissing bugs,” that typically bite humans on ..

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Proposed Smart Multi-Layer Perimeter Security for 30 More IAF Bases

April 15, 2024

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is enhancing the security at 30 more of its air bases across the country with an advanced multi-layered, multi-sensor, hi-tech surveillance, and intrusion detection system. This move builds on the installation of the Integrated Perimeter ..

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Centre Orders Probe into Surge of Foreigners Receiving Organ Transplants

April 15, 2024

The Union government has directed an investigation into organ transplants involving foreign nationals in India due to a significant increase in the number of such transplants. Concerned about potential “commercial dealings” in organs transplanted on foreigners, the Ministry of Health ..

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IISc Scientists Develop Sustainable Hydrogel to Remove Microplastics from Water

April 15, 2024

Scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a sustainable hydrogel to remove microplastics from water, addressing the global issue of plastic pollution. Microplastics, particles less than 5 millimetres in size, are pervasive in oceans, soil, and even ..

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DRDO and Indian Army Successfully Trial MPATGM weapon system

April 15, 2024

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Army have successfully conducted trials of the Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) Weapon System at PFFR in Rajasthan. The MPATGM Weapon System was indigenously designed and developed by DRDO and ..

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