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Scientists Successfully Sequence the Y Chromosome

August 29, 2023

In a monumental achievement, scientists have successfully sequenced the Y chromosome, potentially revolutionizing the study of male infertility and various health disorders. Despite attempts to decipher human genetic code over the past two decades, over half of the sequences within ..

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Geetika Srivastava to be New Charge d’Affaires in Islamabad

August 29, 2023

Geetika Srivastava, a 2005 batch Indian Foreign Service officer, is appointed as the new Charge d’Affaires (CDA) in Islamabad, succeeding Dr M Suresh Kumar. Despite the downgraded status of diplomatic representation between India and Pakistan, this appointment marks a significant ..

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5th India-Bangladesh Annual Defence Dialogue

August 29, 2023

India and Bangladesh conducted their fifth Annual Defence Dialogue in Dhaka on August 28, 2023, with Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane and Bangladeshi counterpart Lt Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman co-chairing the meeting. The dialogue is the highest institutionalized interactive mechanism between the ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 29, 2023

August 29, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 29, 2023 INDIA ISRO to launch Aditya-L1, India’s first space-based observatory on September 2 to study the sun. Thiruvonam, the most auspicious day during the Onam festival, is celebrated throughout ..

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : August 29, 2023

August 29, 2023

1. ‘Dholpur-Karauli’ is the recently approved tiger reserve of which Indian state? [A] Gujarat[B] Rajasthan[C] Madhya Pradesh[D] Maharashtra Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Rajasthan] Notes:Dholpur-Karauli Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan is India’s 54th tiger reserve. The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) ..

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : August 27-28, 2023

August 28, 2023

1. Which is the first country to successfully land on the South Pole of the Moon? [A] USA[B] China[C] India[D] Russia Show Answer Correct Answer: C [India] Notes:India became the fourth country to successfully land on the moon as the ..

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 28, 2023

August 28, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 28, 2023 INDIA ISRO releases graph of temperature variation of topsoil in lunar South Pole. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurates week-long grand Onam celebrations in State. Over 5,000 minors ..

Exercise Bright Star-23

August 28, 2023

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has sent a contingent to participate in Exercise Bright Star-23, a biennial multilateral tri-service exercise held in Egypt, marking the first time IAF is participating in this exercise. The exercise, scheduled from August 27 to ..

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UAE’s Ministry of Health Launches Back-to-School Health Awareness Campaign

August 28, 2023

The UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has initiated a back-to-school health awareness campaign spanning from August 17 to 31. The campaign aims to educate parents and students about the significance of adopting healthy lifestyles as they return to ..

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XRISM Satellite Launch and Moon Sniper Lunar Lander Postponed

August 28, 2023

The launch of the revolutionary XRISM satellite, designed to capture celestial objects in a new light, and the innovative “Moon Sniper” lunar lander has been postponed due to adverse weather conditions. The launch, a joint effort between the Japan Aerospace ..

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