Kaziranga National park is famous for Options: A.One-horned rhinoceroses B. Hippopotamus C. Tiger D. Peacock Answer: A Explanation: The Kaziranga National park is located in the North eastern state of Assam. Since the Indian Great One-horned Rhinoceros is a well-known species there, the Kaziranga National Park is regarded as the nation’s rhino sanctuary. The park isContinue reading “Current Affairs Mcqs – 12th October”
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Daily Current Affairs – 12th October
National Commission for Scheduled Castes Composition: It consists of 5 members Functions: The NCSC and its power: It has the power to regulate its procedure. Has the Powers of civil courts: Note: Chandrayaan 2 mission: Why in News? Chandrayaan-2 maps sodium content on Moon’s surface About Chandrayaan 2: Objective: The primary scientific goal is toContinue reading “Daily Current Affairs – 12th October”
Current Affairs Mcqs – 11th October
Inflation adversely affects Options: A.Profit earners B. Fixed income earners C. Speculators D. Investor Answer: B Explanation: Inflation refers to the situation of increase in the general price level over a period of time. Inflation adversely affects creditors, salaried persons, wage earners, fixed income group, agriculturists. Creamy layer concept was first introduced in the caseContinue reading “Current Affairs Mcqs – 11th October”
Daily Current Affairs – 11th October
Jagadguru Basaveshwara Why in News? Basavanna’s 111-feet statue to be constructed near Bangalore. About Basaveshwara: Sharana movement: Anubhava Mantapa: Malabar exercise: Why in News? Indian Navy to join Malabar exercise in Japan in Nov. Malabar exercise: Credit Guarantee Scheme for Start-ups (CGSS) Why in News? Union government recently announced the credit guarantee programme for start-ups. Credit Guarantee Scheme for Start-ups: Aim: Transaction-based guarantee: Umbrella-BasedContinue reading “Daily Current Affairs – 11th October”
Important News Articles – 11th October
International The Hindu – How Xi remade China’s Party-State The Hindu – Russia’s continued defiance of international law The Hindu – The ‘October surprise’ and the November election in U.S. Indian Express – Unprecedented resistance: The young women protesters in Iran have chosen to shake off the Islamic Republic’s guardianship National The Hindu – PakistanContinue reading “Important News Articles – 11th October”
Current affairs Mcqs – 10th October
Poondi reservoir was planned to provide water to Madras by Options: A. Satyamurthi B. Nadesanar C. EV Ramasamy D. PS Kumarasamy Answer: A Explanation: Satyamurthi was the Mayor of Madras in 1939 when the World war II began. He proposed the idea of building a reservoir in Poondi about 50km west of the city. ItContinue reading “Current affairs Mcqs – 10th October”
Daily Current Affairs – 10th October, 2022
YUVA 2.0 scheme. Why in News? The Central Government recently launched the YUVA 2.0 scheme. Yuva 2.0: The Australian government wants to stop the extinction of species. Why in News? Australia announced a plan to halt extinction of species. Australia’s plan: Kerch Bridge collapse Why in News? A fuel tank explosion caused the partial collapseContinue reading “Daily Current Affairs – 10th October, 2022”
Important News Articles – 10th October
International The Hindu – Explosions rock Kyiv in apparent missile strikes National The Hindu – Supreme Court asks petitioner to move RBI to control, keep checks on unauthorised online money lending platforms. The Hindu – Status beyond faith: On SC status post conversion The Hindu – Peace, Prize, politics: On 2022 Peace Nobel Indian ExpressContinue reading “Important News Articles – 10th October”
Current Affairs Mcqs – 9th October 2022
Who is the founder of Dawn society? Options: A.Jatindernath Banerjee B. Pulin Behari Das C. Sathish Chandra Mukherjee D. Bipin Chandra Pal Answer: C Explanation: The idea of education in vernacular language made its appearance much before Swadeshi movement with the foundation of Dawn society by Sathish Chandra Mukherjee in 1902. When did Tamil NaduContinue reading “Current Affairs Mcqs – 9th October 2022”
Daily Current Affairs – 9th October
Stubble burning: Why in News? IARI (Indian Agriculture Research Institute) says stubble burning in Punjab decreased Stubble burning: Why stubble burning is practiced? Effects: Alternative remedies to Stubble Burning include: Indian Agricultural Research Institute: Research: Appointment of CJI Why in News? The government asked Chief Justice of India (CJI) U U Lalit to name his successor. Continue reading “Daily Current Affairs – 9th October”
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