Namibia’s President, Hage Geingob, has died at 82 following cancer treatment.
The first prime minister post-independence, he became Namibia’s third president in 2014, securing re-election in 2019.
Geingob, a key figure since independence from South Africa, held the record for Namibia’s longest-serving prime minister before assuming the presidency.
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6. Which one of the following is the best description of ‘ABHYAS’, recently seen in the news? – A high-speed expendable aerial target
DRDO recently achieved success with four flight trials of ‘ABHYAS,’ a high-speed expendable aerial target.
Developed by DRDO’s Aeronautical Development Establishment, ABHYAS serves as a realistic threat scenario for weapon systems practice and validates Armed Forces equipment for aerial engagement.
It features an autonomous flying design, an indigenously made autopilot, and a laptop-based Ground Control System for integration and analysis.
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7. Who has taken oath as the Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court – Justice Vijay Bishnoi
The Union Agriculture Minister revealed in Rajya Sabha that Thrips Parvispinus, an invasive pest, may have displaced native chilli thrips in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
This polyphagous pest affects various crops, including drumstick, pigeon pea, and mango. Originally reported in India in 2015, Thrips Parvispinus has spread globally, causing economic losses and viral infections.
The pest’s infestation, exacerbated by heavy rainfall, leads to flower drop, reducing fruit production, posing a threat to horticultural crops amid changing agricultural practices and climate conditions.
