State of the Global Climate in 2022

State of the Global Climate in 2022 report was released by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on November 6. What are the key findings of the report? Warmest years The past eight years were the warmest in record. This was ..

Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2023 Toolkit

Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2023 Toolkit was launched at the Technical Session on “Rural WASH Partnerships – the way forward”. About the Technical Session on “Rural WASH Partnerships – the way forward” Technical Session on “Rural WASH Partnerships – the way ..

Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Banking, Finance & Economy Current Affairs Quiz – November 11,2022

1. Which bank has signed a Master Risk Participation Agreement with FirstRand Bank (FRB) to facilitate India-Africa trade? [A] RBI[B] FICCI[C] CII[D] EXIM Bank of India Show Answer Correct Answer: D [EXIM Bank of India] Notes:The Export-Import Bank of India ..

Indian Black Honeybee

Indian black honeybee discovered in the Western Ghats. About Indian black honeybee A new endemic species of honeybee, christened Indian black honeybee (Apis karinjodian), was discovered in the Western Ghats. Its habitat ranges from the central Western Ghats and Nilgiris ..

Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Vadodara Municipal Bond’s Successful Listing – A Case Study for US Treasury

The book titled ‘All About Municipal Bond’ includes Vadodara Municipal Corporation’s successful listing of municipal bond as a case study. About the Vadodara Municipal Bond Vadodara Municipal bond was listed at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on March 23. With ..

Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – November 04, 2022 [Mock Test]

1. With respect to India, consider the following statements: Constitution doesn’t define the word ‘minorities’. Only those communities notified under section 2(c) of the NCM (National Commission for Minorities) Act, 1992, by the central government are regarded as a minority. ..

SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket

On November 1, 2022, the SpaceX launched the Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center in Florida to send US military satellites into space. What is Falcon Heavy rocket? Falcon Heavy is a partially reusable heavy-lift launch vehicle developed by ..

Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

Goa Purple Fest

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant recently unveiled the logo for the Goa Purple Fest, which is set to be held in January 2023. What is Goa Purple Fest? “Purple Fest: Celebrating Diversity” will be organized from January 6 to 8 ..

Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Permacrisis – Collins dictionary’s Word of the Year 2022

Permacrisis is Collins Dictionary’s “Word of the Year” for 2022. What is the meaning of permacrisis? Permacrisis, which became Britain’s word of the year for 2022, is a term that describes the extended period of instability and insecurity. It became ..

Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : November 6-7, 2022

1. Which Municipal bond of India has been selected by the US Treasury for a case study on successful listing? [A] Pune[B] Indore[C] Vadodara[D] Lucknow Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Vadodara] Notes:The US Embassy and Treasury selected the municipal bond ..