#14 may 2024 current affairs

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Israel relies on crude oil and refined products from overseas to run its large fleet of fighter jets, tanks and other military vehicles. The research, which was commissioned by the non-profit Oil Change International and shared exclusively with the Guardian, examines this fuel supply chain, which since the current conflict in Gaza began appears to have relied heavily on fossil fuels from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Brazil, Gabon and the US. The analysis by Data Desk, a UK-based tech consultancy firm investigating the fossil fuel industry, suggests the major oil companies facilitating the fuel supplies include BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil, Shell and TotalEnergies.

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Human rights experts said that countries and corporations supplying oil to Israeli armed forces may be complicit in war crimes and genocide. “The countries and companies that have continued to supply oil to the Israeli military since the decision of the international court of justice are contributing to horrible human rights violations and may be complicit in genocide,” said David Boyd, the United Nations special rapporteur on human rights and the environment. “Oil firms must ensure they’re not in the business of helping to entrench Israel’s apartheid system or fuelling war crimes and possible genocide in Gaza,” said Peter Frankental, Amnesty International UK’s economic affairs director, adding that it was incumbent on every company with commercial ties to the Israeli military to do “due diligence”.

Thu 14 Mar 2024

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A potential Russian passport ban could affect #NJDevils  prospects and players.

The report first emerged via the Novaya Gazeta Europe which states, “The draft proposal would introduce the ban this year, Novaya Gazeta wrote, meaning Russians living abroad would have to return to the country to obtain or renew their passports.”

At this time, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation has denied the report. The rest of the report can be read here.

The Devils didn’t roster any Russian players this season, therefore, the main roster appears to be safe. However, in their system, there could certainly be lasting implications.

Currently, there are five players in the Devils’ prospect pool who hail from Russia.

Only one is overseas playing North American hockey, in the American Hockey League skating on the Utica Comets’ blue line.

Daniil Misyul — who crossed the pond from the KHL in May 2023 — made his AHL debut with the Comets in October. He’s established himself as a physical presence with the Comets and scored four goals and 14 points in 44 games this year.

Should the potential passport ban come to fruition, Misyul will need to return to Russia and renew his passport, which leaves the possibility he’ll need to take leave from the Devils organization.

The remaining four prospects are currently playing in Russia — all playing in the KHL — are defensemen Artyom Barabosha, Daniil Orlov, Yegor Zaitsev, and prized forward prospect Arseni Gritsyuk.

For the four aforementioned players, receiving new passports should be less or a hurdle while residing in their home country if they choose to cross the pond.

Gritsyuk is on the record stating that following the 2024-25 season, he aims to make the leap from the KHL to North America to play in the Devils’ organization.

He’ll need to ensure he has an up-to-date passport.

The potential passport ban will have the same effect on fellow NHL teams and their prospect pools alike. Philadelphia Flyers fans are certainly keeping a close eye on this situation after just signing goaltender Ivan Fedotov. All while they patiently wait for their highly skilled prospect, Matvei Michkov who is playing in the KHL.

It certainly adds an interesting wrinkle to Kevin Weekes’ report on Saturday that player agent Dan Milstein is holding a pre-NHL Draft showcase with several Russian clients/top prospects in the middle of June.

What do you all think

[jordanianroyals]

14 May 2024: King Abdullah II reaffirmed the importance of the upcoming parliamentary elections as a milestone in the process of political modernisation, adding that it requires the efforts and participation of all.

During a meeting with figures and representatives from Zarqa, attended by Crown Prince Hussein, His Majesty stressed that the parliamentary elections represent the beginning of a new phase of partisan and parliamentary action. 

During the meeting held at Princess Salma Residential City Park as part of outreach visits to the governorates on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee, the King highlighted the developments witnessed across Zarqa in the fields of health, education, industry, and transportation. 

His Majesty pointed to the industrial importance of Zarqa, which also requires working further to increase investments and expand job opportunities for Jordanians.

The King reiterated the importance of continuing to implement the Economic Modernisation Vision across Zarqa and all governorates, stressing the need to speed up the modernisation process in accordance with the vision, which is the benchmark for measuring government performance.

His Majesty said the visit reminded him of his army service in the military camps of Zarqa, praising the generosity of its people, and reaffirming that Zarqa is always present in the memory of the Arab Army.

For his part, Zarqa Governor Hassan Jbour welcomed His Majesty’s visit to Zarqa, which witnessed several Royal initiatives in various sectors over the past 25 years, expressing best wishes to the King on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee. 

Jbour also expressed appreciation for His Majesty’s role in safeguarding Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem, as well as his support for Gazans and Palestinians in gaining their legitimate rights.

Upon arrival at Princess Salma Residential City Park, the King was welcomed by a folk performance by a number of local troupes. 

Prior to the meeting, His Majesty inaugurated the Zarqa-Amman Bus Rapid Transit project, valued at JD153 million, and includes 12 new traffic intersections, seven bridges, five tunnels, and five passenger terminals.

The project includes two tracks, the first extends from the Sports City in Amman to Zarqa Terminal, extending over 24 kilometres, while the second track is 20 kilometres long and extends from Al Mahatta Terminal in Amman to Zarqa Terminal.

The King also visited the Modular Concrete Company factory in Hallabat Industrial City, established as part of the Royal initiatives to support the Economic Social Association of Retired Servicemen and Veterans, and was briefed on the factory’s products and their multiple applications in construction and infrastructure.

The factory, which currently provides 170 job opportunities, 80 of which are for Jordanians, includes eight production lines, with a production capacity of 100,000 square metres of concrete boards annually.

During the meeting with Zarqa figures, His Majesty bestowed the Silver Jubilee Medal on individuals and institutions in Zarqa, in recognition of their contributions to serving Jordan, especially the local community in the governorate.

Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh, Royal Hashemite Court Chief Yousef Issawi, Director of the Office of His Majesty Jafar Hassan, and Adviser to His Majesty for Tribal Affairs Kneiaan Bluwi attended the meeting.

[kylesvariouslistsandstuff]

When updating the animated movie schedule that I have on hand, I noticed something...

We have some mixed-media games of chicken coming. Family movie battles that may or may not happen, on the heels of the recent release date switch-ups for TRANSFORMERS ONE and THE WILD ROBOT:

The first one... Possibly... MOANA 2 vs. WICKED PART ONE - November 27, 2024. Disney and Universal head to head with musicals, one all-animated, one live-action with lots of animation in it. I say possibly, as I'm not sure what audience WICKED PART ONE is aiming for. Is this gonna be a PG-rated family film? Or an edgier PG-13 affair? I know next to nothing about the musical (apparently it's recommended as an 8+ sorta deal?), but these are both very similar in a few regards: Musical, fantasy, and because the latter is associated with the family classic THE WIZARD OF OZ - WIZARD OF OZ wouldn't have happened if not for the influence and success of Walt Disney's SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS. I still think it's worth including. I can see both doing very, very well because of how beloved the original MOANA is, and because WICKED is a big deal and OZ is always a classic. MOANA 2 came out of nowhere as a former Disney+ series-turned-movie, so that makes the face-off all the more interesting to me.

Then there's MUFASA: THE LION KING vs. SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3. December 20th of this year. Disney vs. Paramount. An all-animated movie that looks very real vs. a live-action movie with animated characters in it. MUFASA has a trailer out, which makes sense given that it was originally supposed to come out in July, so it was probably finished or close to being done a while ago. SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3 entered production after that, and will still make its date apparently, with no trailer out.

MUFASA is a prequel/sequel to a 5-year-old LION KING remake that grossed $1.6 billion worldwide, making it the highest-grossing animated film of all-time. That being said, whenever Disney does a follow-up to one of their modern remakes... It usually doesn't do anywhere *near* as well as the first... See ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS and MALEFICENT 2 as evidence of that. Both SONIC movies combined didn't make half of what LION KING '19 made, but still did very very well for what they are. SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 made $405m, so I can imagine the third movie making significantly more than that. Especially since they're bringing in even more characters that fans know and love. Perhaps the family movie event of the holidays outside of MOANA 2. I don't really know who's exactly all that thrilled for MUFASA, but maybe I'll be wrong on that one. Maybe that'll be the movie to go to if the other two are sold out.

Another family movie battle is set to commence next summer. On June 13, 2025...

Pixar's delayed animated sci-fi adventure ELIO vs. Universal's live-action adaptation of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON.

Both of these movies were delayed from their first-nabbed release dates, ELIO seeing the biggest delay. When it was eyeballing March 1st of this year, ELIO had a trailer and a poster out. Then during the writer and actors' strikes last summer/autumn, Disney delayed the Pixar picture by a year and a half. As rumors indicate, this picture needed to be extensively retooled... Can't do that when the writers and actors voicing the characters are out there fighting for what's right, so it had to wait.

Live-action DRAGON first nabbed March 14, 2025, and then moved to ELIO's date after ELIO took it. It is currently filming in Ireland.

Out of these two movies, I think DRAGON is a guaranteed success. As much as some of us don't like 'em, live-action adaptations of things largely associated with animation tend to do pretty good. Whether it's streaming shows or feature films. Once in a while Disney doesn't score, but when they do... They do. Often to the tune of a billion dollars, or at least half as much as that. Last summer's LITTLE MERMAID may not have made back its budget, but $560m+ is still nothing to scoff at. It's a *flop* in the same way MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING was. Made lots of money and was quite popular, still wasn't enough. Then you wonder why there are strikes, eh? The HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON animated trilogy that was made at DreamWorks is pretty beloved, all of its installments grossing above $490m+ worldwide each. And Dean DeBlois, who directed on each film, directs the live-action movie too. John Powell returns to score, Gerard Butler is back to play Stoick the Vast. The familiarity will help it, but if it's different enough to stand out, that could also really help it. The first movie will also be 15 years old by then, definitely some nostalgia there. I think it'll at least make $150m domestically, if not $200m. From the outside, it looks like a "live-action remake of a DreamWorks animated movie".

Whereas ELIO? I've repeated this ad naseum, but animated movies that aren't sequels or easily-recognizable IP (read: Mario) tend to open low in this day and age. ELEMENTAL, Pixar's first not-sequel picture to open theatrically since ONWARD, collected the lowest opening ever for one of their movies. Luckily, it had legs and audiences overseas really dug it, getting it nearly past the 2.5x-its-budget threshold. I'm sure Disney wants a bona fide return to Pixar blockbusters, original and sequel. Thus they would probably want ELIO to remain a summer launch. Pixar barely ever deviates from a late May/mid June release, with the exceptions of some March and November releases. Typically, they like that June space.

I also noticed... There's a sizable gap in early 2025. There's an animated feature set for late January (DOG MAN), another for February (THE SMURF MOVIE)... And then, nothing till ELIO. March and April, completely blank. No doubt caused by the strikes, maybe more if/when an animation strike erupts this coming summer.

I do wonder if ELIO, since the delay gave it *plenty* of time to be fixed up (I hear it isn't a GOOD DINOSAUR situation where they completely started over, just re-configuring whole parts of it), will be completed ahead of schedule. Disney has an untitled project set for early March, likely a placeholder for something. Could just be a Searchlight or 20th Century movie, maybe ELIO could move there. Live-action SNOW WHITE opens later that month... But that didn't stop Disney from planning on releasing ELIO and SNOW WHITE together this past March. Disney often tends to put things close to each other. For example, MOANA - a Thanksgiving 2016 release - opened between early November release DOCTOR STRANGE and mid-December biggie ROGUE ONE. One example off the top of my head.

But it will all happen when it has to... I do doubt, however, that ELIO will go head to head with HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON '25 though. In addition to that, I still find it kinda weird that Disney Animation will have three sequels in a row when there was at least one original being developed there. Things often change close to release date, too, so... We shall see...

And lastly, I covered it before... This time an all-animated face-off... Warner Animation's CAT IN THE HAT movie vs. an untitled Pixar movie, both set for March 6, 2026. Until we know what the Pixar movie is, likely an original movie, I can't really say. I would reckon the Pixar movie moves, considering that Pixar hasn't landed a March hit yet. Circumstances... ONWARD was released right before the pandemic became a national issue here in the states, TURNING RED went straight to streaming, ELIO could've been this year's March picture but moved to next summer. Maybe March 2026 is when Pixar succeeds with a springtime release. That is, if CAT IN THE HAT ends up moving.

[news365timesindia]

[ad_1] The Chinese military's Eastern Theatre Command said the "Joint Sword-2024B" drills were taking place in the Taiwan Strait. ( Source: File Photo)4 min read Last Updated : Oct 14 2024 | 8:21 AM IST China's military started a new round of war games near Taiwan on Monday, saying it was a warning to the "separatist acts of Taiwan independence forces", and offered no date for when they may conclude, drawing condemnation from Taipei's government. Democratically governed Taiwan, which China views as its own territory, had been on alert for more war games since last week's national day speech by President Lai Ching-te, an address Beijing condemned after Lai said China had no right to represent Taiwan even as he offered to cooperate with Beijing. Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp The Chinese military's Eastern Theatre Command said the "Joint Sword-2024B" drills were taking place in the Taiwan Strait and areas to the north, south and east of Taiwan.  "The drill also serves as a stern warning to the separatist acts of Taiwan independence forces. It is a legitimate and necessary operation for safeguarding state sovereignty and national unity," it said in a statement carried both in Chinese and English. The command published a map showing nine areas around Taiwan where the drills were taking place - two on the island's east coast, three on the west coast, one to the north and three around Taiwan-controlled islands next to the Chinese coast. Chinese ships and aircraft are approaching Taiwan in "close proximity from different directions", focusing on sea-air combat-readiness patrols, blockading key ports and areas, assaulting maritime and ground targets and "joint seizure of comprehensive superiority", the command said. However, it did not announce any live-fire exercises or any no fly areas. In 2022, shortly after then-US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan, China fired missiles over the island. Taiwan's China policy making Mainland Affairs Council said that China's latest war games and refusal to renounce the use of force were "blatant provocations" that seriously undermined regional peace and stability. In the face of the further political, military and economic threats posed by China to Taiwan in recent days, Taiwan would not back down, Taiwan's China-policy making Mainland Affairs Council said in a statement. "President Lai has already expressed his goodwill in his national day speech and is willing to shoulder the responsibility of maintaining peace in the Taiwan Strait together with the Chinese communists," it added. Taiwan's defense ministry said it had dispatched its own forces. Lai's national day speech highlighted the current state of cross-strait relations and the firm will to safeguard peace and stability and advocated future cooperation in coping with challenges like climate change, the ministry added. "The Chinese communist's claim of 'picking quarrels and provoking trouble' is a complete departure from the truth," it added. A senior Taiwan security official, speaking to Reuters on condition of anonymity given the sensitivity of the situation, said they believed China was practicing blockading Taiwanese ports to the north and south of the island and international shipping lanes as well as repelling the arrival of foreign forces. Taiwan on Sunday had reported a Chinese aircraft carrier group sailing to the island's south through the strategic Bashi Channel which separates Taiwan from the Philippines and connects the South China Sea to the Pacific. Chinese state media has since Thursday run a series of stories and commentaries denouncing Lai's speech, and on Sunday the Eastern Theatre Command released a video saying it was "prepared for battle". The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the war games. The US last week said China had no justification for using Lai's national day speech as a pretext for military pressure. China held the "Joint Sword-2024A"

drills for two days around Taiwan in May shortly after Lai took office, saying they were "punishment" for separatist content in his inauguration speech. Lai has repeatedly offered talks with China but has been rebuffed. He says only Taiwan's people can decide their future and rejects Beijing's sovereignty claims.(Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)First Published: Oct 14 2024 | 8:21 AM IST [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] The Chinese military's Eastern Theatre Command said the "Joint Sword-2024B" drills were taking place in the Taiwan Strait. ( Source: File Photo)4 min read Last Updated : Oct 14 2024 | 8:21 AM IST China's military started a new round of war games near Taiwan on Monday, saying it was a warning to the "separatist acts of Taiwan independence forces", and offered no date for when they may conclude, drawing condemnation from Taipei's government. Democratically governed Taiwan, which China views as its own territory, had been on alert for more war games since last week's national day speech by President Lai Ching-te, an address Beijing condemned after Lai said China had no right to represent Taiwan even as he offered to cooperate with Beijing. Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp The Chinese military's Eastern Theatre Command said the "Joint Sword-2024B" drills were taking place in the Taiwan Strait and areas to the north, south and east of Taiwan.  "The drill also serves as a stern warning to the separatist acts of Taiwan independence forces. It is a legitimate and necessary operation for safeguarding state sovereignty and national unity," it said in a statement carried both in Chinese and English. The command published a map showing nine areas around Taiwan where the drills were taking place - two on the island's east coast, three on the west coast, one to the north and three around Taiwan-controlled islands next to the Chinese coast. Chinese ships and aircraft are approaching Taiwan in "close proximity from different directions", focusing on sea-air combat-readiness patrols, blockading key ports and areas, assaulting maritime and ground targets and "joint seizure of comprehensive superiority", the command said. However, it did not announce any live-fire exercises or any no fly areas. In 2022, shortly after then-US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan, China fired missiles over the island. Taiwan's China policy making Mainland Affairs Council said that China's latest war games and refusal to renounce the use of force were "blatant provocations" that seriously undermined regional peace and stability. In the face of the further political, military and economic threats posed by China to Taiwan in recent days, Taiwan would not back down, Taiwan's China-policy making Mainland Affairs Council said in a statement. "President Lai has already expressed his goodwill in his national day speech and is willing to shoulder the responsibility of maintaining peace in the Taiwan Strait together with the Chinese communists," it added. Taiwan's defense ministry said it had dispatched its own forces. Lai's national day speech highlighted the current state of cross-strait relations and the firm will to safeguard peace and stability and advocated future cooperation in coping with challenges like climate change, the ministry added. "The Chinese communist's claim of 'picking quarrels and provoking trouble' is a complete departure from the truth," it added. A senior Taiwan security official, speaking to Reuters on condition of anonymity given the sensitivity of the situation, said they believed China was practicing blockading Taiwanese ports to the north and south of the island and international shipping lanes as well as repelling the arrival of foreign forces. Taiwan on Sunday had reported a Chinese aircraft carrier group sailing to the island's south through the strategic Bashi Channel which separates Taiwan from the Philippines and connects the South China Sea to the Pacific. Chinese state media has since Thursday run a series of stories and commentaries denouncing Lai's speech, and on Sunday the Eastern Theatre Command released a video saying it was "prepared for battle". The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the war games. The US last week said China had no justification for using Lai's national day speech as a pretext for military pressure. China held the "Joint Sword-2024A"

drills for two days around Taiwan in May shortly after Lai took office, saying they were "punishment" for separatist content in his inauguration speech. Lai has repeatedly offered talks with China but has been rebuffed. He says only Taiwan's people can decide their future and rejects Beijing's sovereignty claims.(Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)First Published: Oct 14 2024 | 8:21 AM IST [ad_2] Source link

[meracydia-miqo]

FFXIVWrite 2024 - Day 14: Telling

post shb; thancred speaks to the exarch

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“So, about our beloved ‘Warrior of Darkness’… What are your intentions with her?”

The Exarch looked up. The other Scions, said warrior included, had already left, leaving him alone in the Ocular alone with a rather wary-looking Thancred.

“I am…afraid I’m not quite sure what you’re asking.”

Thancred narrowed his eyes. “We’re not blind, Exarch. We can tell you seem to harbour certain…affections for the girl.”

So that’s what this is about. He turned around. His footsteps echoed as he stepped over to the mirror, its blue surface currently reflecting naught but the indistinct image of himself back at him.

“…My ‘affections’, as you say, have never been of import,” he said. “‘Twould be remiss of me to place such a thing above that which must be done.”

Thancred’s response was immediate. “And if Ahki were to return said feelings? What would you do then?”

She wouldn’t, was his first thought. It was a fantasy he could scarcely dare dream of, one long since abandoned, and passed off as impossible. But one tiny voice in the back of his head still yearned, and reminded him, each time she entered his vision, each time he used the mirror to show him even just a glimpse of what she was up to. That she’s here. She’s here, and she’s alive. And that she would go as far as to call him a friend, and actively seek him out to spend time with him.

That much was already beyond what he deserved.

“That…I suppose we’d just have to see if it comes to it,” he spoke at last.

“So, you’re not denying it then?” Thancred’s question was direct, and to the point.

What point was there, in doing so now? He closed his eyes, speaking slowly.

“Everything that I do, I do for her, and for this star. The depth of my feelings towards her have always gone far beyond that of a simple affair, and I would do anything to keep her from harm.”

“…That is all I ask,” Thancred said quietly, the relief, or perhaps satisfaction, plain in his voice, and the Exarch continued speaking.

“What she ultimately decides to do with her life, and whomever she may wish to spend it with, is and will always remain her decision and her decision alone. I will stake no claim in it, and I will support her to the end no matter where it may lead her.”

There was silence, for a moment, before Thancred let out an audible sigh of resignation behind him. The Exarch turned around, stepping down the few short steps that led up to the mirror.

”It would appear she is in good hands then.” Thancred let out an audible sigh of resignation, before catching his gaze with his own, pale, silvery eyes narrowed. “Just know, that if you do anything to hurt her, I will know.”

I wouldn’t dream of it, he thought, before speaking up, unabated. “I would wager I’m not the only one in this room harbouring strong feelings for her.”

Thancred dipped and turned his head, looking off to the side somewhere. “…They’re nothing compared to your own, I assure you. She is… Let’s just say she was dear to someone close to me.”

From his own knowledge, from what he had witnessed and information he had been privy to, the Exarch could make some guesses, but the private matters of the Scions were neither his business nor his concern. If they wished to tell, they would tell, but he would not ask for confirmation.

“…I see.”

“So…keep her safe, will you? And…make her happy.”

He had tried to give his life for hers once already. As for the latter request…

“I will do all that is within my power. You have my word.”

“Thank you.”

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Today's Current Affairs Introduction In today's current affairs, a significant update comes from Infinix as it prepares to launch its latest gaming-centric smartphone, the Infinix GT 20 Pro, in India. Scheduled for release on May 21, 2024, this new device promises an array of exciting features including a MediaTek chipset, up to 12GB of RAM, and a specialized gaming chip, all packed into a gaming-inspired design. Aimed to elevate the mobile gaming experience, the Infinix GT 20 Pro is set to compete with other popular models like the OnePlus Nord CE 4 and Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G, offering a great deal for under Rs 25,000. Stay tuned for a closer look at its specs, performance, and cutting-edge features. [ad_2] Download Latest Movies in HD Quality Downloading In 15 seconds Scroll Down to End of This Post const downloadBtn = document.getElementById('download-btn'); const timerBtn = document.getElementById('timer-btn'); const downloadLinkBtn = document.getElementById('download-link-btn'); downloadBtn.addEventListener('click', () => downloadBtn.style.display = 'none'; timerBtn.style.display = 'block'; let timeLeft = 15; const timerInterval = setInterval(() => if (timeLeft === 0) clearInterval(timerInterval); timerBtn.style.display = 'none'; downloadLinkBtn.style.display = 'inline-block'; // Add your download functionality here console.log('Download started!'); else timerBtn.textContent = `Downloading In $timeLeft seconds`; timeLeft--; , 1000); ); [ad_1] Question 1: When is the Infinix GT 20 Pro smartphone scheduled to launch in India? - May 15, 2024 - May 21, 2024 - June 1, 2024 - June 15, 2024 Answer: May 21, 2024 Question 2: What is the expected price range of the Infinix GT 20 Pro in India? - Under Rs 20,000 - Under Rs 25,000 - Under Rs 30,000 - Under Rs 35,000 Answer: Under Rs 25,000 Question 3: Which platform will the Infinix GT 20 Pro be available for purchase? - Amazon - Snapdeal - Flipkart - Myntra Answer: Flipkart Question 4: How many color options will the Infinix GT 20 Pro have? - Two - Three - Four - Five Answer: Three Question 5: What type of display will the Infinix GT 20 Pro feature? - IPS LCD - TFT - LTPS AMOLED Full HD+ - OLED Answer: LTPS AMOLED Full HD+ Question 6: Which chipset is used in the Infinix GT 20 Pro? - Snapdragon 888 - Exynos 2100 - MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate - Kirin 990 Answer: MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate Question 7: What is the maximum RAM capacity of the Infinix GT 20 Pro? - 8GB - 10GB - 12GB - 16GB Answer: 12GB Question 8: On which operating system will the Infinix GT 20 Pro run? - MIUI 14 - ColorOS 12 - XOS 14 based on Android 14 - One UI 4.0 Answer: XOS 14 based on Android 14 Question 9: What is the primary camera resolution of the Infinix GT 20 Pro? - 48 megapixels - 64 megapixels - 108 megapixels - 200 megapixels Answer: 108 megapixels Question 10: What is the battery capacity of the Infinix GT 20 Pro? - 4,000mAh - 4,500mAh - 5,000mAh - 5,500mAh Answer: 5,000mAh [ad_2] h3 What is the new smartphone that Infinix is launching in India? p Infinix is launching a new smartphone called the Infinix GT 20 Pro on May 21, 2024. h3 What are the key design features of the Infinix GT 20 Pro? p The Infinix GT 20 Pro features a Cyber Mecha design with an RGB light on the rear panel, offering eight color combinations and four lighting effects. It will be available in Mecha Orange, Mecha Silver, and Mecha Blue color options. h3 What can you tell me about the display of the Infinix GT 20 Pro? p The Infinix GT 20 Pro comes with a 6.78-inch LTPS AMOLED Full HD+ display with a resolution of 2436 x 1080 pixels. It offers a screen refresh rate of 144Hz and a touch sampling rate of 360Hz. The display also has a peak brightness of 1,300 nits and a screen-to-body ratio of 94.3%. Additionally, it features a Pixelworks X5 Turbo Gaming Display chipset for up to 90fps gaming and 37% lower power consumption.

h3 What are the performance and operating system details of the Infinix GT 20 Pro? p The smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate processor and a Mali-G610 MC6 GPU. It offers up to 12GB of DDR5X RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The device also includes an X-Boost mode for enhanced gaming performance and scores 950K+ on AnTuTu. It runs on XOS 14, based on Android 14, and will receive two years of major Android updates and 36 months of security patches. h3 What does the camera setup of the Infinix GT 20 Pro include? p The Infinix GT 20 Pro has a triple rear camera setup with a 108-megapixel primary sensor, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro shooter. For selfies and video calls, it has a 32-megapixel front camera. Additional camera features include 4K recording at 60fps, dual video mode, quad-LED flash, and Super Night mode. h3 What are the battery and other additional details of the Infinix GT 20 Pro? p The smartphone has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 45W fast charging. Other features include an in-display fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers, an IR blaster, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6, and a USB Type-C port. The device measures 164.26 x 75.43 x 8.15 mm and weighs 194 grams. h3 What is the expected price and sale date of the Infinix GT 20 Pro in India? p The Infinix GT 20 Pro is expected to be priced under Rs 25,000 in India. It will be available for purchase from Flipkart. [ad_1] Download Movies Now Searching for Latest movies 20 seconds Sorry There is No Latest movies link found due to technical error. Please Try Again Later. function claimAirdrop() document.getElementById('claim-button').style.display = 'none'; document.getElementById('timer-container').style.display = 'block'; let countdownTimer = 20; const countdownInterval = setInterval(function() document.getElementById('countdown').textContent = countdownTimer; countdownTimer--; if (countdownTimer < 0) clearInterval(countdownInterval); document.getElementById('timer-container').style.display = 'none'; document.getElementById('sorry-button').style.display = 'block'; , 1000); [ad_2] Today's Current Affairs: Infinix GT 20 Pro Set to Launch in India on May 21, 2024 In exciting developments for tech enthusiasts, Infinix is all set to unveil its latest gaming-centric smartphone, the Infinix GT 20 Pro, in India on May 21, 2024. This new device promises to bring a refreshing experience for gamers with a plethora of engaging features. The smartphone boasts a sleek Cyber Mecha design with an RGB light on the rear, and offers up to 12GB of RAM powered by a MediaTek chipset, enhancing its gaming capabilities. Today’s current affairs spotlight that the Infinix GT 20 Pro, priced under Rs 25,000, is poised to compete head-to-head with popular rivals like the OnePlus Nord CE 4 and Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G. Featuring a 6.78-inch LTPS AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, it ensures a smooth and vibrant visual experience. The device also includes a dedicated Pixelworks X5 Turbo Gaming Display chipset for optimized gaming performance. Moreover, with triple rear cameras featuring a 108-megapixel primary sensor and a robust 5,000mAh battery, the Infinix GT 20 Pro is all geared up to provide an all-around smartphone experience. Fans can catch the live launch event at 12:00 PM IST on May 21 via Infinix's official YouTube channel and social media handles. Stay tuned! [ad_1]

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May 6, 2024

It's not often you get to see a politician's entire career completely collapse as the result of a single ill-considered act. But once in a while it does happen.

Take, for example, the case of Gary Hart, senator from Colorado and Democratic front-runner in the 1988 presidential race. Responding to rumors of extramarital affairs, Hart recklessly challenged the media to follow him around, promising they would be very bored. As NBC anchor John Chancellor remarked, "We did. We weren’t."

It soon emerged that a woman named Donna Rice had accompanied Hart on an overnight trip from Miami to Bimini aboard an 83-foot luxury yacht named (we kid you not) Monkey Business. A picture subsequently appeared in hundreds of newspapers showing Rice sitting on Hart’s lap. Five days later Hart withdrew as a presidential candidate.

Or, consider the disastrous photo op of Massachusetts governor and 1988 presidential nominee Michael Dukakis wearing a dopey grin and a huge helmet aboard a 68-ton M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank. His opponent quickly turned it into an ad ridiculing him. And after winning only 10 states plus the District of Columbia in the general election, Dukakis was never heard from again.

Then there was Howard Dean, former governor of Vermont and 2004 presidential aspirant. Following his loss in Iowa's primary, Dean tried to buck up his supporters by shrieking an energetic "Yeah!" Within four days, that maniacal scream was broadcast 633 times on the national news. Following his third-place finish in Wisconsin a month later, Dean suspended his campaign.

These were all Democrats, but Republicans aren't immune to similar implosions. Which brings us to South Dakota governor and Trump VP hopeful Kristi Noem (currently hitting the reputation rehabilitation circuit — so far, it seems, unsuccessfully). In her forthcoming memoir, Noem brags that she shot her dog Cricket, a 14-month-old wirehair pointer, because it was "untrainable" as a hunting dog. The reaction was about what you'd expect. Even hard-core MAGAs were repelled by someone who would execute a dog. Added New York Magazine,

Oh, you thought this bloody tale of animal cruelty was done? Nope! Noem then decided she had to murder the family's “nasty and mean” goat, too.

Why would she admit to such a thing? To show her cruelty and tough-mindedness, of course. And because Trump's MAGA cult fervently admires those qualities. But while the indiscriminate killing of immigrants, shoplifters and Black Lives Matter protesters is just hunky-dory with MAGAdonians, they apparently draw the line at shooting a puppy. Which means Noem's veep chances and political ambitions have literally gone up in gunsmoke.

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8 से 14 मई 2022 दूसरा साप्ताहिक :- Current Affairs in Hindi

8 से 14 मई 2022 दूसरा साप्ताहिक :- Current Affairs in Hindi

8 से 14 मई 2022 – दूसरा साप्ताहिक करेंट अफेयर्स प्रश्न और उत्तर हिंदी में Weekly hindi current affairs Gk Section team published here very important top current affairs of Weekly Every months in Hindi with the help of you will know what happened in monthly week with questions and answers in Hindi. 8th to 14 May – 2nd Week Current Affairs 2022 भारतीय अंतरिक्ष अनुसंधान संगठन ने दिसम्��र 2024 में किस…

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Current Affairs Daily Quiz: 14 May 2022 Current Affairs in Hindi 14 May 2022 Current Affairs in Hindi, Current Affairs Daily Quiz, Daily Current Affairs in Hindi, Today Current Affairs, Current Affairs GK Q. 2022-2024 के लिए एसोसिएशन ऑफ एशियन इलेक्शन अथॉरिटीज (AAEA) के नए अध्यक्ष के रूप में किस देश को चुना गया है?रूसयूएसएभारतचीनउत्तर: भारत – भारत को 2022-2024 के लिए सर्वसम्मति से एशियाई चुनाव…

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01-03-2020 | Current Affairs

We provide you with the latest news updates and daily current affairs from The Hindu. Indian Express, Live Mint, PIB, Etc, … Today's Current Affairs important Headlines are like : the U.S. strikes a deal with Taliban to end 18-years-long Afghan war: Curfew reimposed in Meghalaya: 'Bringinh back cheetahs will be a big challenge': J&K uses 2011 data for delimitation: Ghani hopes a deal will bring lasting peace: India welcomes U.S. -Taliban peace agreement: 'India among most dollarized countries in terms of invoicing': Why is COVID-19 not a pandemic yet?: How serious is Germany's far-right problem?: NPR 2020 skids: Zebrafish reveal how to run faster: NCBS method to detect virus-associated with rare skin cancer: Some respite in the Indo-Lankan fisheries conflict: Today's Oneliner Current Affairs are: 1. Param Bir Singh Appointed As New Mumbai Police Commissioner 2. Muhyiddin Yassin Appointed Malaysia's Next Prime Minister 3. Luxembourg Becomes 1st Country To Make All Public Transport Free 4. S.N. Srivastava Takes Charge As New Delhi Police Commissioner 5. Capt Amarinder Conferred With " Ideal Chief Minister " Award 6. Umaro Cissoko Embalo Sworn In As President Of Guinea-Bissau 7. Britain's Bob Weighton (111) Becomes Oldest Man In The World 8. Maharashtra To Become Single-Use Plastic-Free By 1 May 9. TERI - Maithri Aquatech Sign MoU To Generate Water From Atmospheric Moisture 10. 14th Meeting Of Joint Working Group On Counter-Terrorism Held In New Delhi 11. India’s Annual Defence Exports To Touch Rs 35,000 Cr By 2024 12. FM Nirmala Sitharaman Launches Ease 3.0 For Tech-Enabled Banking 13. Airtel Payments Bank Rolls Out Aadhaar Enabled Payment System 14. Ministry Of Food Processing Approves Rs. 162 Cr Under Operation Greens 15. 11th National Krishi Vigyan Kendra Conference 2020 Held In New Delhi 16. Central Consumer Protection Authority To Be Established In 2020 April 17. Light Combat Helicopter Production Complex Inaugurated In Bengaluru 18. Ministry Of Corporate Affairs Launches SPICe+ Web Form 19. Kerala High Court Bans All Forms Of Strikes In Schools, Colleges 20. Abhishek Singh Becomes India’s Next Ambassador To Venezuela 21. HDFC Bank Launches Co-Branded Credit Card With IndiGo 22. MP, Odisha Top Performers In Digitising Land Records: NCAER 23. Axis Bank Appoints Puneet Sharma As CFO 24. Singapore Developed An Antibody Test To Identify COVID-19 25. Spice Jet Launched Freighter Services To Help Shrimp Farmers 26. Peace Deal Between US And Taliban Signed In Doha 27. India Beat Sri Lanka By 7 Wickets In Women's T20 World Cup 28. Dutee Chand Clinches 100M Gold At Khelo India University Games. Read the full article

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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is seeing steels mills spring up where they aren’t and cleaner air than his government is tracking in its records.

Over the past week, his comment that people need photo IDs to shop in stores displayed a misunderstanding of the marketplace obvious to any average shopper with cash or a credit card.

A sampling of comments by Trump and his officials, spanning NATO, the Russia investigation, environmental matters and more:

CLEAN AIR TRUMP, on air quality in the U.S.: “It’s the best it’s ever been.” — Pennsylvania rally Thursday.

THE FACTS: Not true, going by the key measure of air quality. The EPA’s air quality index shows a worsening since 2014, the best year as measured by the number of days with bad air.

For that index, 35 cities reported unhealthy air for a total of 599 days in 2014. That went up to 729 days in 2017, the worst year since 2012 (1,297 days). The index measures ozone and soot. ___

JOBS TRUMP: “U.S. Steel is opening up seven plants.” — remarks Thursday at the Pennsylvania rally. On Tuesday: “Thanks to our tariffs, our steel workers are back on the job, American steel mills are back open for business … U.S. Steel just announced that they’re building six new steel mills.” — Florida rally.

THE FACTS: No, U.S. Steel has not announced six, or seven, new steel mills. A spokeswoman for the Pittsburgh-based company, Meghan Cox, declined to comment on Trump’s claim, only making clear that any “operational changes” such as the opening of new mills would be “publicly announced” and “made available on our website” if it occurred. ___

AUTO SAFETY EPA, citing potential benefits from freezing Obama-era mileage standards: “Increased vehicle affordability leading to increased driving of newer, safer, more efficient and cleaner vehicles. … Over 12,000 fewer crash fatalities over the lifetimes of all vehicles built through model year 2029. Up to 1,000 lives saved annually.” — information sheet released Thursday.

THE FACTS: The claimed safety benefits are unverifiable and probably overstated. While newer vehicles are safer due to better engineering and safety features such as more air bags, automatic emergency braking and blind spot detection, auto safety experts say the difference between vehicles made 10 years ago and now isn’t that big and the number of lives saved can’t really be calculated. Decade-old vehicles have anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control that stop drivers from losing control, two major safety advances. ___

EPA assistant administrator Bill Wehrum: “We’ll leave the standards at a place where we’re not imposing undue costs on manufacturers.” — news briefing Thursday. THE FACTS: Insulating U.S. manufacturers is not easy to do. Even if the U.S. freezes its mileage requirements, the European Union, China, Japan and other nations will continue to increase theirs, which already are more stringent. Because most automakers sell vehicles worldwide, they’ll have to develop new technology such as electric cars anyway to satisfy other markets. The U.S. may not get the new technology as quickly as elsewhere. ___

VOTER ID TRUMP: “We believe that only American citizens should vote in American elections, which is why the time has come for voter ID like everything else. If you go out and you want to buy groceries, you need a picture on a card, you need ID. You go out, you want to buy anything, you need ID, you need your picture.” — remarks Tuesday. THE FACTS: As shoppers know, no photo is required to purchase items at retail stores with cash or to make routine purchases with credit or debit cards.

Identifications are required to purchase limited items such as alcohol, cigarettes or cold medicine and in rapidly declining situations in which a customer opts to pay with a personal check. According to the National Grocers Association’s most recent data, the use of checks as a percentage of total transactions dropped from 33 percent in 2000 to 6 percent in 2015, due in part to the popularity of debit cards, which use PIN codes. The group’s members are independent food retailers, family-owned or privately held, both large and small. ___

WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY SARAH HUCKABEE SANDERS: “He’s not saying every time he went in; he said when you go to the grocery store.” — press briefing Wednesday. THE FACTS: Actually, Trump did claim, erroneously, that photo IDs are required whenever “you want to buy anything,” not only in limited cases. Asked when Trump last bought groceries, Sanders responded, “I’m not sure. I’m not sure why that matters, either.” ___

NATO TRUMP: “I went to NATO. And NATO was essentially going out of business ’cause people weren’t paying and it was going down, down, down.” On NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg: “He said we couldn’t collect money until President Trump came along. And he said last year we collected $44 billion. And this year the money is pouring in. … So the bottom line is the NATO countries are now paying a lot more money.” — news conference Monday with Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte.

THE FACTS: Countries don’t pay to be in NATO and don’t owe the organization anything other than contributions to a largely administrative fund that Trump is not talking about. Member countries are not in debt to NATO. Money is “not pouring in” now. Collections have not increased, as he asserted. Trump’s actual beef is with how much NATO countries spend on their own military budgets. The Trump administration is not the first to push countries in NATO to spend more on their own armed forces to lessen their dependence on the U.S. In fact, it was in 2014, during the Obama administration, that NATO members agreed to move “toward” spending 2 percent of their gross domestic product on their own defense by 2024.

The somewhat-vague commitment was made as a response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine and its annexation of Crimea. No one expected all allies would immediately move to 2 percent; the increases were to be gradual. ___

VETERANS TRUMP: “We passed the biggest VA reform in half a century, Veteran’s Choice. If our veterans can’t get the care they need from the VA, they will have the right to go see a private doctor.” — remarks Tuesday in Tampa.

THE FACTS: Trump’s suggestion that veterans can get care immediately under the private-sector Veterans Choice program and without restriction is misleading.

Before veterans have the right to see a private doctor, they must meet certain criteria first, such as whether they face an “excessive burden” in receiving care at a Department of Veterans Affairs medical center. Under the current Choice guidelines, veterans also must wait at least 30 days for an appointment at a VA facility before they are eligible to receive care from a private doctor.

TRUMP: “And I used to say before I really was well-versed on the veteran situation in health care, I used to say all the time, ‘Why don’t they just let the folks go to a doctor?’ They’d wait in line for 7 days, 9 days, 14 days, 21 days … I said, ‘Why don’t they just let them go see a local private doctor, pay the bill and take care of it?’ And it’s turned out to be something that the veterans love. And it’s passed. It’s passed.” — remarks Tuesday.

THE FACTS: It’s not clear if veterans love the current Choice program, judging by the wait times. Despite the Choice program’s guarantee of providing appointments within 30 days, a recent report from the Government Accountability Office found that veterans actually waited an average of 51 to 64 days to receive care. A newly expanded Choice program will take at least a year to be implemented. ___

RUSSIA INVESTIGATION TRUMP: “Collusion is not a crime, but that doesn’t matter because there was No Collusion (except by Crooked Hillary and the Democrats)!” — tweet Tuesday.

TRUMP LAWYER RUDY GIULIANI: “I have been sitting here looking in the federal code trying to find collusion as a crime. … Collusion is not a crime.” — remarks Monday on Fox News.

THE FACTS: It is correct to say election collusion isn’t a precise legal term. The U.S. code mostly uses the term “collusion” in antitrust laws to address crimes like price fixing. As it relates to Russia and U.S. elections, the term can be seen as shorthand for plenty of violations of specific laws on the books.

For instance, there could be legal violations if Trump’s presidential campaign is found to have collaborated with Moscow, including a conspiracy to defraud the United States. There are also laws against election fraud, computer hacking, wire fraud and falsifying records, if those apply.

So far, special counsel Robert Mueller has accused the Russians of hacking into Democrats’ computers and stealing emails, as well as trying to stoke U.S. tensions before the 2016 election using social media.

Mueller might decide, for example, that a crime was committed if he finds evidence that an American was involved in the hack of Democrats, either by soliciting it or paying someone to do it. As well, a conspiracy to defraud the United States can be used to refer to any two people using “deceit, craft, or trickery” to interfere with governmental functions, such as an election.

By Associated Press

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Stay updated with the latest developments in technology! Here are 50 current affairs questions and answers that will keep you informed about the most recent advancements, trends, and breakthroughs in the tech world as of 19th May 2024. [ad_1] [ad_2] 1. What is the latest feature introduced by Apple in its new iOS update? A. Dark Mode B. App Privacy Report C. Face ID Improvements D. New Emoji Pack Answer: B. App Privacy Report 2. How is Google improving its AI capabilities in 2024? A. Launching a new search engine B. Introducing PaLM 2 C. Enhancing Google Maps D. Releasing a new Pixel phone Answer: B. Introducing PaLM 2 3. What recent acquisition has Microsoft made to strengthen its cloud services? A. LinkedIn B. GitHub C. CloudKnox Security D. Skype Answer: C. CloudKnox Security 4. Which company has launched the first commercial quantum computer? A. Google B. Microsoft C. IBM D. Intel Answer: C. IBM 5. What is the significance of Tesla's new battery technology unveiled in 2024? A. Longer life span B. 4680 cells increasing energy density and reducing costs C. Smaller size D. Faster charging Answer: B. 4680 cells increasing energy density and reducing costs 6. How is Facebook enhancing user privacy in 2024? A. Implementing two-factor authentication B. Rolling out end-to-end encryption for all messaging services C. Removing ads D. Limiting data sharing with third parties Answer: B. Rolling out end-to-end encryption for all messaging services 7. What innovation has Samsung introduced in its latest Galaxy smartphones? A. Foldable screen B. Under-display camera technology C. 108MP camera D. Water resistance Answer: B. Under-display camera technology 8. How is Amazon improving its delivery services with technology? A. Using robots in warehouses B. Expanding drone delivery program, Prime Air C. Hiring more delivery drivers D. Using electric delivery vans Answer: B. Expanding drone delivery program, Prime Air [ad_1] [ad_2] 9. What is the latest trend in virtual reality (VR) technology in 2024? A. Heavy, wired headsets B. Lightweight, wireless VR headsets C. VR in arcades D. VR for gaming only Answer: B. Lightweight, wireless VR headsets 10. Which tech company is leading in the development of autonomous vehicles? A. Tesla B. Apple C. Waymo D. Uber Answer: C. Waymo 11. What breakthrough has Nvidia made in AI chip technology? A. New gaming GPU B. Nvidia Grace data center CPU C. New mobile chip D. VR headset Answer: B. Nvidia Grace data center CPU 12. How is Intel addressing the global semiconductor shortage? A. Outsourcing production B. Investing $20 billion in two new semiconductor fabrication plants in the US C. Reducing product range D. Increasing prices Answer: B. Investing $20 billion in two new semiconductor fabrication plants in the US 13. What new feature has WhatsApp added to enhance user experience? A. Disappearing messages B. Multi-device support C. Voice messages D. Video calls Answer: B. Multi-device support 14. Which company has developed a breakthrough in battery recycling technology? A. Tesla B. Panasonic C. Redwood Materials D. LG Answer: C. Redwood Materials 15. What is the focus of the latest cybersecurity initiatives by governments? A. Protecting personal data B. Enhancing cybersecurity frameworks to protect critical infrastructure C. Preventing spam D. Regulating social media Answer: B. Enhancing cybersecurity frameworks to protect critical infrastructure [ad_1] [ad_2] 16. How is Huawei advancing in 5G technology? A. Launching new smartphones B. Developing 5G Super Uplink solution C. Partnering with telecom operators D. Building data centers Answer: B. Developing 5G Super Uplink solution

17. What new product has Sony introduced in the gaming industry? A. PlayStation 5 Pro B. PlayStation VR2 C. New gaming controller D. Handheld gaming device Answer: B. PlayStation VR2 18. How is SpaceX contributing to global internet connectivity? A. Building ground stations B. Launching the Starlink project C. Partnering with ISPs D. Developing new routers Answer: B. Launching the Starlink project 19. What is the latest development in smart home technology? A. New smart thermostats B. Integration of Matter standard C. Voice-controlled lights D. Smart locks Answer: B. Integration of Matter standard 20. How is blockchain technology being utilized beyond cryptocurrencies? A. E-commerce B. Social media C. Supply chain management D. Gaming Answer: C. Supply chain management 21. What is the significance of the recent collaboration between Apple and Google on health technology? A. Developing new fitness apps B. Real-time glucose tracking and early disease detection using wearable devices C. Improving health data sharing D. Creating a new health platform Answer: B. Real-time glucose tracking and early disease detection using wearable devices [ad_1] [ad_2] 22. How is the automotive industry integrating AI for improved safety? A. Self-parking cars B. AI for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) C. In-car entertainment D. Predictive maintenance Answer: B. AI for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) 23. What new initiative has Amazon announced for sustainability? A. Electric delivery vehicles B. Climate Pledge Friendly initiative C. Recyclable packaging D. Solar-powered warehouses Answer: B. Climate Pledge Friendly initiative 24. Which company is pioneering in developing foldable smartphone technology? A. Apple B. Huawei C. Samsung D. Google Answer: C. Samsung 25. How is AI transforming the healthcare industry in 2024? A. Replacing doctors B. Enabling precision medicine and predictive analytics C. Reducing healthcare costs D. Automating administrative tasks Answer: B. Enabling precision medicine and predictive analytics 26. What recent advancements have been made in renewable energy technology? A. Nuclear energy B. High-efficiency solar panels and offshore wind farms C. Natural gas D. Coal technology Answer: B. High-efficiency solar panels and offshore wind farms 27. How is Microsoft contributing to quantum computing research? A. Developing new software B. Azure Quantum platform C. Building supercomputers D. Partnering with universities Answer: B. Azure Quantum platform 28. What is the latest innovation in wearable technology? A. Smartwatches B. Smart clothing with embedded sensors C. Fitness trackers D. VR headsets Answer: B. Smart clothing with embedded sensors 29. How is the tech industry addressing the challenge of e-waste? A. Reducing product lifespan B. Implementing recycling programs and using recycled materials C. Exporting e-waste D. Burning e-waste Answer: B. Implementing recycling programs and using recycled materials 30. What role is AI playing in climate change research? A. Predicting earthquakes B. Analyzing climate patterns and developing mitigation strategies C. Controlling weather D. Monitoring air quality Answer: B. Analyzing climate patterns and developing mitigation strategies [ad_1] [ad_2] 31. How are tech companies enhancing data privacy for users? A. Selling user data B. Implementing end-to-end encryption and stricter data protection regulations C. Increasing ad targeting D. Reducing data storage Answer: B. Implementing end-to-end encryption and stricter data protection regulations 32. What is the focus of the latest fintech innovations? A. Online banking B. Decentralized finance (DeFi)

C. Mobile payments D. Stock trading apps Answer: B. Decentralized finance (DeFi) 33. How is the education sector benefiting from technology in 2024? A. Reducing teacher workload B. E-learning platforms and AI-driven personalized learning experiences C. Increasing classroom sizes D. Reducing costs Answer: B. E-learning platforms and AI-driven personalized learning experiences 34. What is the impact of 5G technology on internet connectivity? A) Slower download and upload speeds B) Higher latency C) Ability to support fewer connected devices D) Faster download and upload speeds, lower latency, and support for more connected devices Answer: D) Faster download and upload speeds, lower latency, and support for more connected devices 35. How are tech startups contributing to the healthcare industry? A) By developing traditional medicine B) By focusing solely on pharmaceuticals C) By developing innovative solutions such as telemedicine platforms and AI-powered diagnostic tools D) By creating entertainment apps Answer: C) By developing innovative solutions such as telemedicine platforms and AI-powered diagnostic tools 36. What advancements have been made in robotic technology? A) Development of robots that only work in laboratories B) Development of more autonomous and intelligent robots that can perform complex tasks in various industries C) Development of robots that cannot be used in healthcare D) Development of robots that are only used for entertainment Answer: B) Development of more autonomous and intelligent robots that can perform complex tasks in various industries 37. How is AI being used in financial markets? A) To create new social media platforms B) To analyze market data, predict trends, and make trading decisions C) To develop video games D) To design clothing Answer: B) To analyze market data, predict trends, and make trading decisions 38. What is the significance of the recent developments in augmented reality (AR)? A) Improved AR glasses with better visual quality, longer battery life, and more practical applications in various fields B) Reduced use in educational sectors C) Less interest from the healthcare industry D) Decreased popularity in retail [ad_1] [ad_2] Answer: A) Improved AR glasses with better visual quality, longer battery life, and more practical applications in various fields 39. How is the Internet of Things (IoT) evolving in 2024? A) Decreased adoption of smart devices B) Improved connectivity through 5G and enhanced data analytics capabilities C) Limited to household devices only D) Increased complexity with less user-friendliness Answer: B) Improved connectivity through 5G and enhanced data analytics capabilities 40. What role is blockchain playing in enhancing cybersecurity? A) Providing less secure mechanisms for data storage B) Offering transparent and tamper-proof mechanisms for data storage and transactions C) Reducing transparency in data transactions D) Complicating the cybersecurity processes Answer: B) Offering transparent and tamper-proof mechanisms for data storage and transactions 41. How is AI contributing to advancements in renewable energy? A) By decreasing energy production efficiency B) By optimizing energy production and enhancing grid management C) By focusing solely on non-renewable energy sources D) By complicating the management of renewable energy infrastructure Answer: B) By optimizing energy production and enhancing grid management 42. What is the latest development in the field of genetic engineering? A) The use of outdated gene editing methods B) The use of CRISPR technology for precise gene editing C) A focus on non-genetic modifications D) Reducing the applications of genetic engineering in agriculture Answer: B) The use of CRISPR technology for precise gene editing 43. How is virtual reality (VR) being utilized in the real estate industry? A) By providing

virtual property tours for remote buyers B) By focusing only on local buyers C) By reducing the use of VR in marketing D) By making VR tours less immersive Answer: A) By providing virtual property tours for remote buyers 44. What are the latest trends in mobile app development? A) Ignoring AI integration B) Developing Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) for web browsers C) Focusing only on traditional web applications D) Reducing security measures in mobile apps Answer: B) Developing Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) for web browsers [ad_1] [ad_2] 45. How are tech companies addressing environmental sustainability? A) By ignoring renewable energy sources B) By investing in renewable energy, adopting circular economy principles, and implementing carbon-neutral initiatives C) By increasing their carbon footprint D) By reducing the lifespan of their products Answer: B) By investing in renewable energy, adopting circular economy principles, and implementing carbon-neutral initiatives 46. What advancements have been made in the field of artificial intelligence in 2024? A) Improvements in natural language processing and sophisticated machine learning algorithms B) Decreased capabilities in AI systems C) Focus on manual data processing D) Reducing the use of AI in complex tasks Answer: A) Improvements in natural language processing and sophisticated machine learning algorithms 47. How is 3D printing technology evolving? A) With slower and less precise printers B) With the development of faster, more precise printers using a wider range of materials C) Limited to using plastic materials only D) Reducing the scope of medical applications Answer: B) With the development of faster, more precise printers using a wider range of materials 48. What role does AI play in enhancing cybersecurity measures? A) By detecting and responding to threats in real-time and automating responses B) By reducing the efficiency of cybersecurity measures C) By making data analysis slower D) By complicating the threat detection process Answer: A) By detecting and responding to threats in real-time and automating responses 49. How is the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) progressing globally? A) With decreased government incentives B) With increased government incentives, expanded charging infrastructure, and advancements in battery technology C) By reducing the driving ranges D) By increasing the costs of EVs Answer: B) With increased government incentives, expanded charging infrastructure, and advancements in battery technology 50. What are the key features of the latest wearable devices? A) Basic health monitoring capabilities B) Advanced health monitoring capabilities, integration with smart home ecosystems, and improved battery life C) Short battery life D) Limited to basic fitness tracking [ad_1] [ad_2] Answer: B) Advanced health monitoring capabilities, integration with smart home ecosystems, and improved battery life Stay updated with these questions and answers to keep up with the fast-paced world of technology. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, professional, or student, understanding these current affairs will give you a competitive edge in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

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Today's Current Affairs: Exciting IPL Finale Between RCB and CSK The stage is set for an electrifying finale to the league stage of IPL 2024 with RCB taking on CSK in a do-or-die encounter for that all-important playoff spot. Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be entering the 18th May encounter against Gaikwad's CSK on the back of five consecutive wins and one more win combined with some conditions satisfied, they might make it to the playoffs in place of CSK in a dramatic turn of events. CSK just need a win as they already have 14 points on the board, but a slip-up at Chinnaswamy might see them crashing out of the tournament. However, there is a rain threat also hanging around the corner, and different scenarios have been laid out depending on the duration of the match in case rain decides to arrive on the day. Both teams have their work cut out for them, and it will be a battle of titans at M. Chinnaswamy on Saturday, 18th of May. [ad_2] Download Latest Movies in HD Quality Downloading In 15 seconds Scroll Down to End of This Post const downloadBtn = document.getElementById('download-btn'); const timerBtn = document.getElementById('timer-btn'); const downloadLinkBtn = document.getElementById('download-link-btn'); downloadBtn.addEventListener('click', () => downloadBtn.style.display = 'none'; timerBtn.style.display = 'block'; let timeLeft = 15; const timerInterval = setInterval(() => if (timeLeft === 0) clearInterval(timerInterval); timerBtn.style.display = 'none'; downloadLinkBtn.style.display = 'inline-block'; // Add your download functionality here console.log('Download started!'); else timerBtn.textContent = `Downloading In $timeLeft seconds`; timeLeft--; , 1000); ); [ad_1] 1. What is the scenario if RCB bat second in a 20-over match and CSK score 200 on the board? a) RCB would need to chase it in 18.1 overs b) RCB would need to chase it in 20 overs c) RCB would need to chase it in 19 overs d) RCB would need to chase it in 22 overs Answer: a) RCB would need to chase it in 18.1 overs 2. How many points does CSK have on the board before the match against RCB? a) 15 points b) 16 points c) 14 points d) 13 points Answer: c) 14 points 3. What is the target for RCB if they bat first and score 170 in a 15-over game? a) 150 b) 152 c) 160 d) 162 Answer: b) 152 4. In a 5-over match, what score does RCB have to keep CSK under if CSK score 80 on the board? a) 72 b) 75 c) 62 d) 65 Answer: c) 62 [ad_2] What is the scenario for the IPL 2024 league stage finale between RCB and CSK? The stage is set for an electrifying finale to the league stage of IPL 2024 with RCB taking on CSK in a do-or-die encounter for that all-important playoff spot. What are the possibilities for RCB to make it to the playoffs? RCB will be entering the 18th May encounter against CSK on the back of five consecutive wins and one more win combined with some conditions satisfied, they might make it to the playoffs in place of CSK in a dramatic turn of events. What are the scenarios in case of rain affecting the match? If rain arrives at Bengaluru on the match day, the scenarios vary depending on the duration of the match. RCB would need to chase different targets in specific overs in case of a rain-affected match. What will RCB have to do if they bat second in different match durations? In different match durations like 20-over, 19-over, and 10-over per side game, RCB would need to chase specific targets in set overs in case they bat second. What will RCB have to do if they bat first in different match durations? If RCB bat first, they would have to restrict CSK to specific scores depending on the match duration to have a chance of winning the match. [ad_1] Download Movies Now Searching for Latest movies 20 seconds Sorry There is No Latest movies link found due to technical error. Please Try Again Later.

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