Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 25, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 25, 2022 INDIA – Karnataka Governor gives assent to ordinance increasing reservation for SCs (15% to 17%) & STs (3% to 7%) – Cyclone Sitrang: IMD issues advisory, suspends offshore ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 23, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 23, 2022 INDIA – PM launches Rozgar Mela – recruitment drive for 10 lakh personnel; appointment letters were handed over to 75,000 inducted appointees – PM participates in ‘Griha Pravesham’ ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – October 19, 2022 [Mock Test]

1. With respect to the Child labour in India, consider the following provisions: National Child Labour Project (NCLP) Scheme aims to target children in the age group of 6-14 years. Provisions of Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2016 allows ..

Banking, Finance & Economy Current Affairs Quiz – October 22 , 2022

1. Which payment bank has partnered Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services to expand loan access? [A] Airtel Payments Bank[B] Paytm Payments Bank[C] India Post Payments Bank[D] Fino Payments Bank Show Answer Correct Answer: C [India Post Payments Bank] Notes:Mahindra & ..

What is One Health Joint Plan of Action (OH JPA)?

The One Health Joint Plan of Action (OH JPA) was unveiled by the World Health Organization (WHO), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and World Organisation for Animal Health. Key facts The Joint Plan of Action aims to integrate systems and ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Asia’s largest Compressed Bio Gas plant

Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri recently inaugurated Asia’s largest Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) plant in Lehragaga, Punjab. Key facts The compressed Bio Gas (CBG) plant in Lehragaga was constructed at the cost of Rs.230 crore ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

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

CCI Penalty on Google

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a penalty on Google for abusing its dominance in the Android mobile device ecosystem. Key facts The CCI found that Google abused its dominant positions via online search and app store to ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Sakharov Prize

The 2022 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought was conferred to the Ukrainian people. Key facts The 2022 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought was bestowed to the people of Ukraine, represented by their president, elected leaders, and civil society. ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned just 45 days after taking office. Key facts With the recent resignation, Liz Truss becomes the shortest-serving British Prime Minister. This record was earlier held by George Canning, who served for 119 days in ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • International / World Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : October 22-23, 2022

1. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)-III has been launched in which state? [A] Gujarat[B] Himachal Pradesh[C] Sikkim[D] Kerala Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Himachal Pradesh] Notes:The Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)-III in Chamba, ..