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Angkor Wat, the world’s largest religious monument, officially designated as the 8th wonder of the world, captivating visitors with its architectural splendor and cultural heritage.
Key Points:
- Angkor Wat, located in Cambodia, has been recognized as the 8th wonder of the world.
- It is the world’s largest religious monument, built in the 12th century by King Suryavarman II.
- Angkor Wat is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is renowned for its architectural brilliance, intricate carvings, and cultural significance.
- The temple’s transformation from a Hindu temple to a Buddhist sanctuary reflects the region’s religious history.
- Angkor Wat is an active religious site and a popular tourist destination, that’s it for first general knowledge quiz facts .
India and US to launch joint microwave satellite for comprehensive Earth observation, marking a new era in space collaboration.
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- India and the US will jointly launch the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite in the first quarter of next year.
- The satellite will be used for comprehensive Earth observation, including studying land ecosystems, solid earth deformation, mountain and polar cryosphere dynamics, sea ice behavior, and coastal ocean phenomena.
- The two countries are also collaborating on human spaceflight cooperation, exploring areas such as radiation impact studies, micro meteorite & orbital debris shield studies, and space health and medicine aspects.
- ISRO is also exploring the possibility of using NASA’s Hypervelocity Impact Test (HVIT) facility for testing Gaganyaan module Micrometeoroid and orbital debris (MMOD) protection shields , that’s it for Second general knowledge quiz facts.
New book “India’s Moment” explores India’s evolving role in international negotiations.
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- A book titled “India’s Moment: Changing Power Equations Around the World” was launched by the High Commissioner of India to the UK.
- The book was written by Professor (Dr.) Mohan Kumar, Dean, Strategic & International Initiatives, O.P. Jindal Global University.
- The book explores India’s evolving role in international negotiation , that’s it for third general knowledge quiz facts.
India launches first-ever auction of critical minerals, paving the way for resource security, economic growth, and a sustainable energy future.
Key Points :
- India’s first tranche auction of critical and strategic minerals will take place today.
- The auction will involve twenty blocks of critical and strategic minerals strategically located across the nation.
- The minerals being auctioned are essential for the future global economy, including lithium, graphite, cobalt, titanium, and rare earth elements (REE).
- India is committed to achieving 50% of cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil sources by 2030, which will drive demand for critical minerals.
- The government has rationalized royalty rates for critical minerals to encourage more participation in auctions , that’s it for the last general knowledge quiz facts.
