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China’s Underwater “Ghost Particle” Detector

October 19, 2023

In a groundbreaking scientific endeavor, China is constructing the world’s largest “ghost particle” detector, the Tropical Deep-sea Neutrino Telescope (TRIDENT), also known as “Hai ling” or “Ocean Bell” in Chinese. Situated 11,500 feet (3,500 meters) beneath the surface of the ..

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Lao People’s Democratic Republic Achieves Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination

October 19, 2023

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) has successfully eliminated lymphatic filariasis (LF), marking its second neglected tropical disease (NTD) elimination in just six years. In 2017, Lao PDR achieved the elimination ..

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Climate Domino Effect: Exploring Teleconnections

October 19, 2023

In the era of rapidly increasing extreme weather events due to climate change, a recent study shines a light on the intricate web of interconnected climate phenomena known as “teleconnections.” These interrelated climate behaviors, which often span thousands of kilometers, ..

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Supreme Court Ruling on Telecom Companies’ Expenses and Taxation

October 19, 2023

In a significant decision, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that the payment of entry fees and variable annual license fees made by telecom companies will be considered capital expenditure rather than revenue expenditure for tax purposes. This ruling ..

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Delhi High Court Addresses Copyright Infringement of Religious Texts

October 19, 2023

The Delhi High Court recently ruled on a case involving “large-scale infringement” of copyrighted works published by the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, known for its books and commentaries on Indian religious philosophy and spiritualism, especially classic Vaishnava texts. The Background Copyright ..

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Yuva Sangam Phase III

October 19, 2023

The Government of India has officially unveiled the registration portal for Phase III of Yuva Sangam, a vital initiative falling under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB) campaign. Yuva Sangam aims to foster a strong people-to-people connection among youth hailing ..

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India Approves Ambitious Green Energy Corridor Phase-II Project

October 19, 2023

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given the green signal to an ambitious project known as Green Energy Corridor (GEC) Phase-II – Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) for a massive 13 GW Renewable ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : October 18, 2023

October 18, 2023

11. Sivasankari, who received the ‘Saraswati Samman 2022’, is a famous author of which language? [A] Malayalam[B] Tamil[C] Telugu[D] Kannada Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Tamil] Notes:Noted author and activist Sivasankari was honoured with the prestigious Saraswati Samman for the ..

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 18, 2023

October 18, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 18, 2023 INDIA A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court held that only the legislature can recognise or regulate same-sex marriage. President of India Droupadi Murmu launched the fourth Krishi ..

Ancient Egyptian Papyrus Unveils Diversity of Venomous Snakes

October 18, 2023

The written records of ancient civilizations provide a remarkable window into the world of animals that once shared the landscape with our ancestors. A recent study delving into venomous snake descriptions found in an ancient Egyptian papyrus has uncovered a ..

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