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7th Indian Ocean Conference

February 11, 2024

The 7th IOC was held in Perth, Australia on February 9-10, 2024. The theme was “Towards a Stable and Sustainable Indian Ocean.” It was organized by the India Foundation, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (Singapore) and Perth-US Asia Centre ..

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Union Cabinet Approves Spectrum Auction

February 10, 2024

Union Cabinet recently approved the spectrum auction for 2024, which is expected to garner Rs 96,317 crore for the exchequer. The auction will include various spectrum bands like 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, and 2300 MHz that ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 10, 2024

February 10, 2024

41. Zircon Missile, a supersonic ballistic missile, recently launched by which country? [A] Russia[B] Israel[C] Ukraine[D] China Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Russia] Notes:Russian forces recently launched a 3M22 Zircon missile targeting Kyiv. The 3M22 Zircon is a scramjet-powered hypersonic ..

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY)

February 10, 2024

The Union Cabinet approved the “Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY)”, a Central Sector Sub-scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada aimed at formalizing the fisheries sector and supporting fisheries micro and small enterprises. Key Features Investment and Duration ..

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International Arabian Leopard Day – 10th February

February 10, 2024

The Arabian leopard is a subspecies of leopard found only on the Arabian Peninsula. Weighing 25-40 kg, it is one of the smallest leopard subspecies. Its habitat was once widespread across the Arabian Peninsula but has now shrunk to small ..

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World Pulses Day – Current Updates (February, 2024)

February 10, 2024

World Pulses Day is observed every year on 10th February. The day originated from the UN’s International Year of Pulses (IYP) in 2016. The IYP raised awareness about the merits of pulses globally. Following its success, the UN officially recognized ..

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What is DC-8 Flying Laboratory of NASA?

February 9, 2024

NASA has begun conducting marathon research flights across Asia in order to improve air pollution forecasting models. The flights aim to collect detailed data on air pollution sources and behavior to enhance warning systems for the public. Millions of deaths ..

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Bharat Ratna conferred on Former Prime Ministers Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh and Agricultural Scientist MS Swaminathan

February 9, 2024

Former prime ministers P.V. Narasimha Rao and Charan Singh, along with scientist M.S. Swaminathan will be awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honor. The awards recognize their monumental contributions to India’s development and prosperity. PV Narasimha Rao: The Architect ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 9, 2024

February 9, 2024

41. What is the primary objective of the ‘Support to Students for Participating in Competitions Abroad’ (SSPCA) scheme introduced by AICTE? [A] Encouraging domestic competitions[B] Enhancing global competitiveness of Indian students in technical education[C] Providing financial aid for local events[D] ..

What is Future Circular Collider (FCC)?

February 8, 2024

The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is the world’s largest and most powerful particle accelerator located at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) near Geneva, Switzerland. CERN scientists now want to push ahead with a €16 billion expansion of the ..

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