World’s Most Valuable Company : Nvidia Nvidia is a well-known technology company that makes graphics processing units (GPUs). This new development is a big deal in the tech business. Nvidia has now surpassed tech giants like Microsoft and Apple. Nvidia’s market value reached an all-time high of $3.326 trillion on June 18, when its stock […]
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Banking Current Affairs : 20th June 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 20th June 2024 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc HAL Received RFP from MoD for 156 Light Combat Helicopters worth Rs 45000 crore: Bengaluru (Karnataka)-based Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has received Request For Proposal (RFP) from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for procurement of 156 Light […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 20th June 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 20th June 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
My Mercury : Documentary
My Mercury : Documentary The documentary “My Mercury” premiered at the 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) for Documentary, Short Fiction, and Animation Films. The film explores the life of her brother, Yves Chesselet, a conservationist on Mercury Island off the coast of Namibia. The 104-minute documentary portrays Yves’ efforts to reclaim the island for […]
HelpAge India Report
HelpAge India Report: HelpAge India’s report, “Ageing in India: Exploring Preparedness & Response to Care Challenges,” was recently released to commemorate ‘World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD)’ on 15th June, 2024. Key findings from the report include: Illiteracy and Income Sources Around 40%, who are illiterate reported not having access to any income sources, compared […]
Mifepristone
Mifepristone: The US Supreme Court rejected a petition from anti-abortion groups aiming to overturn the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of an abortion pill “mifepristone”. Mifepristone is a medication used to end pregnancies by blocking the hormone progesterone and dilating the cervix. It is typically taken with misoprostol to induce contractions and end a […]
5G Intelligent Village And ‘Quantum Encryption Algorithm
5G Intelligent Village And ‘Quantum Encryption Algorithm: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has announced two significant calls for proposals to stimulate innovation and technological advancement in the telecommunications sector. These initiatives aim to promote indigenous R&D, IP creation, and inclusive digital growth across India under the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) scheme. Initiative 5G Intelligent […]
World Crocodile Day 2024
World Crocodile Day 2024: World Crocodile Day is celebrated on 17th June. The day is a global awareness campaign to highlight the plight of endangered crocodiles and alligators around the world. The Crocodile Conservation Project was initiated by the United Nations and the Government of India, shortly after the passage of the Wild Life (Protection) […]
Ghaggar River
Ghaggar River: The Punjab Chief Minister recently visited flood-prone areas along the Ghaggar River to take stock of the preparations for dealing with floods at the ground level ahead of the monsoon. Ghaggar River is a seasonal river that flows only during the monsoon season. It rises from the Shivalik Range in northwestern Himachal Pradesh. […]
New Nalanda University Campus
New Nalanda University Campus: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new Nalanda University campus near Rajgir’s ancient university ruins. Nalanda stands out as the most ancient university on the Indian Subcontinent. It was founded by Kumargupta of the Gupta dynasty in Bihar in the early 5th century, and it flourished for 600 years until […]
