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WHO new names for Monkeypox Variants
Recently, the World Health Organisation (WHO) rechristened the variants of monkeypox virus that are currently in circulation. It was done to avoid any cultural or social offence. Monkeypox variant has been renamed as “Clades I, IIa and IIb”. Key Points: Phylogeny and nomenclature of known and new monkeypox virus variants or clades was reviewed by ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: International Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Monkeypox • Monkeypox situation in India • Monkeypox Variants • Monkeypox virus (MPV) • World Health Organisation (WHO)
1082 Personnel received President’s Police Medals
On the occasion of Independence Day 2022, 1082 police personnel received the “Police Medals”. Among them, 347 personnel received the Police Medal for Gallantry, 87 received Police Medal for Distinguished Service while, 648 personnel received Police Medal for Meritorious Service. This year, 109 CRPF personnel and 108 Police personnel from Jammu and Kashmir have received ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News
Topics: 75th year of Indian Independence • Police Medal for Distinguished service • Police Medals for Gallantry • President's Police Medal
August 14: Partition Horrors Remembrance Day
India commemorated “Partition Horrors Remembrance Day” on August 14. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced to observe this day in 2021. August 14 also marks Independence Day in Pakistan. India was partitioned into India and Pakistan on August 14, 1947. This event had led to violence, communal riots and loss of property. It is considered ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: 75th year of Indian Independence • Cyril Radcliffe • India • Indian independence movement • Pakistan • Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 16, 2022
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 16, 2022 GALLANTRY AWARDS – 107 gallantry awards approved for personnel of armed forces & CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces) – 3 Kirti Chakras: Naik Devendra Pratap Singh (Army), Constable Sudip Sarkar (BSF)-posthumous, Sub-inspector Paotinsat Guite (BSF)-posthumous – 13 Shaurya Chakras – 2 Bar to ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Today's News Headlines
Topics: Current Affairs Headlines • Current Affairs: News Headlines • Headlines • Latest News Headlines • News Headlines • Top Headlines
Daily Current Affairs Quiz : August 15-16, 2022
1. Which Union Ministry launched the ‘SMILE-75 Initiative’? [A] Ministry of Labour and Employment[B] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment[C] Ministry of Home Affairs[D] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment] Notes:The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, launched “SMILE-75 Initiative”, under ..
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Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – August 13, 2022 [Mock Test]
1. With respect to the Universal Civil Code (UCC) in India, consider the following statements: Goa is the only state to have a UCC. Ranjana Desai Committee was formed by Central government for implementing UCC. Article 43 lays down that the state shall aspire to secure a Uniform Civil Code for the citizens throughout the ..
Category: Daily Current Affairs Test for UPSC Prelims Examination 2023
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