07 May, 2024
GK Update
Mon 29 Apr, 2024
National
Critical Minerals Summit
- Ministry of Mines will hold Critical Minerals Summit: Enhancing Beneficiation and Processing Capabilities in New Delhi.
- The two day Summit is a pivotal event designed to foster collaboration, share knowledge and drive innovation in the field of critical mineral beneficiation and processing.
Union Minister of Mines, Coal and Parliamentary Affairs | Pralhad Joshi |
International
India-UK
- India, UK will pact on electric propulsion system for warships. Indian warships are currently powered by diesel engines, gas turbines or steam turbines.
- The electric propulsion capability is meant to power larger warships with a displacement of over 6,000 tonnes.
United Kingdom | Capital: London |
Economy
Third Largest Ecommerce Market
- India will become world's third largest ecommerce market by 2030 as per Invest India.
- Invest India forecasts India's e-commerce to soar to $325 billion by 2030, fueled by 500 million shoppers and robust internet penetration.
Sports
Shotgun Olympic Qualification Championship
- In Women’s skeet, Maheshwari Chauhan secured a Paris 2024 quota for India with a Silver medal in the shotgun Olympic qualification championship at Doha in Qatar.
Person in News
Gen Anil Chauhan
- Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan concluded a comprehensive visit to France.
France | Capital: Paris |
Ishaq Dar
- Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar was appointed as the country’s Deputy Prime Minister.
Pakistan | Capital: Islamabad |
Miscellaneous
Dumping syndrome
- Dumping syndrome is a medical condition that occurs when food, especially sugar, moves from the stomach into the small intestine too quickly.
World Dance Day
- World Dance Day is observed on April 29 every year to raise awareness of the numerous dance forms that are performed all over the world.