USA Current Affairs, GK & News

What is Polystoechotes punctate?

March 6, 2023

Polystoechotes punctate, which was thought to be extinct in the eastern United States, was rediscovered in 2012 after more than 5 decades. The giant Jurassic-era insect was found in Arkansas. Jurassic Era occurred some 201.4 million years ago. There is a possibility that a population of this species can be found in remote parts of ..

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What is Debt Forgiveness Plan?

March 6, 2023

The Debt Forgiveness Plan was announced by the Biden Government on August 24 last year. This plan vowed to cancel 10,000 USD of student loan debt for individuals earning less than 125,000 USD or for households earning less than $250,000 per annum. What is Debt Forgiveness Plan? Under this plan, those who are receiving Federal ..

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UAE to host first I2U2 vice-ministerial meeting

February 21, 2023

I2U2 is a joint initiative of India, Israel, the USA, and the UAE. I2 stands for Israel and India. U2 stands for USA and UAE. The main objective of the initiative is security cooperation, technological hubs, food security, and other different energy fields. The UAE recently hosted the vice-ministerial meeting of I2U2. It was held ..

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Discovery of New Quasicrystal

February 15, 2023

A US scientist recently discovered quasicrystals. The major difference between an ordinary crystal and a quasi-crystal is that the atomic patterns in quasi-crystals do not repeat themselves as that of an ordinary crystal. They are rare to occur naturally. However, can be created artificially. So far, we have discovered only two naturally occurring quasicrystals. The ..

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US, Brazil to join India led Biofuels Alliance

February 6, 2023

During the G20 meeting, India is to launch the International Biofuel Alliance just like the International Solar Alliance. To this, the USA and Brazil have agreed to back India. India has been taking lead in several such emission reduction initiatives. The country allocated 4.3 billion USD during the 2023-24 Budget to accomplish its net-zero targets. ..

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Grammy Award Winners 2023

February 6, 2023

The Grammy Awards are presented by the Recording Academy of the US. The awards are presented to recognize the works of the music industry. Grammy Award Winners 2023 Best Song of the Year: “Just Like That”, won by Bonnie Raitt Performed by Raiit Best Pop Solo Performance: “Renaissance” won by Beyonce Best AMusica Urban Album: ..

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