Baleen Whales Consume Millions of Microplastics Per Day

A new study found that the blue whale – the largest mammal on Earth – swallow millions of microplastics each day as do fin and humpback whales. Why was the study conducted? A research recently provided an estimate of the ..

Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : November 2, 2022

1. Which city is the host of the ‘India Chem 2022’ Conference? [A] Bengaluru[B] New Delhi[C] Hyderabad[D] Bengaluru Show Answer Correct Answer: B [New Delhi] Notes:Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the India Chem 2022 at ..

India Exim Bank Report: India Top Defence Exporter in Africa

The report titled ‘Reinvigorating India’s Economic Engagements with Southern Africa’ was released on November 1 by the India Exim Bank at the event “CII-Exim Bank Regional Conclave on India-Southern Africa Growth Partnership” held in Johannesburg. What are the key findings ..

Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

IVRI calls for ban on aceclofenac in cattle

IVRI demanded the ban of using the aceclofenac in cattle after a new research found that this drug metabolizes into diclofenac in water buffaloes as well as in cows. What are key findings of the recent study on aceclofenac? A ..

Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs

SC calls for ban on two-finger test

The Supreme Court of India had recently called for the ban on the two-finger test in rape cases. It had provided similar judgement nearly a decade ago. What did the SC Bench say? A bench having Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice ..

Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: November 2, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for November 2, 2022 INDIA – Foundation days of Haryana, MP, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Kerala, AP celebrated on Nov 1 – PM Modi lays foundation stone of projects worth around Rs 860 cr ..

Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022

Banking, Finance & Economy Current Affairs Quiz – November 2, 2022

1. Which company collaborates with Airbus to manufacture IAF C-295 transport aircraft in Gujarat? [A] Reliance[B] TATA[C] HCL[D] Infosys Show Answer Correct Answer: B [TATA] Notes:European aviation major Airbus and Tata Advanced Systems (TASL), the defence arm of Tatas, will ..

India Chem 2022

India Chem 2022 is set to be organized from November 2 to 3 this year. What is India Chem? India Chem is the flagship event of the Indian Government’s Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals. It is the largest event focusing ..

Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – October 28, 2022

1. Which of the following statements about Earth Overshoot Day is/are correct? It is celebrated every year on July 29. It is calculated by Global Footprint Network. Choose the correct answer using the codes given below: [A] Only 1[B] Only 2[C] ..

Russia withdraws from Black Sea Grain Initiative

Russia recently pulled out of the Black Sea Grain Deal, which was launched to mitigate food inflation caused by conflict in Ukraine. What is Black Sea Grain Initiative? The Black Sea Grain Initiative was an agreement between Russia and Ukraine ..

Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs