October 15: International Day of Rural Women

International Day of Rural Women is observed on October 15 to promote gender equality and women empowerment in rural regions. Key facts International Day of Rural Women celebrates the achievements and contributions of women living in remote rural regions. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

October 15: World Students Day – Update (October, 2022)

World Students’ Day is observed on 15th October each year. Key facts World Students Day is observed on the occasion of birth anniversary of A P J Abdul Kalam. Since it is not officially declared by the United Nations, it ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Banking, Finance & Economy Current Affairs Quiz – October 15, 2022

41. Which Indian steel manufacturer has signed up to the United Nations Global Compact initiative? [A] JSW Steel[B] SAIL[C] Essar Steel[D] Tata Steel Show Answer Correct Answer: A [JSW Steel] Notes:JSW Steel announced that it has joined as the newest ..

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 15, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 15, 2022 INDIA – Website (www.maabharatikesapoot.mod.gov.in) launched for contribution to Armed Forces Battle Casualties Welfare Fund by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh – Nuclear-powered submarine INS Arihant conducts launch of submarine ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

What is the Basij?

The Basij, also known as the Organization for the Mobilization of the Oppressed, is a volunteer paramilitary force in Iran that has been deployed by the government to respond to the recent protests sparked by the death of a woman ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Official Language Committee’s Recommendations

The 11th volume of the Official Language Committee was submitted to President Murmu in September 2022. Key facts The committee recommended using Hindi as a medium of instruction in IITs, IIMs and central universities in Hindi-speaking states. High Courts in ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

What are Rythu Bharosa Kendras?

An Ethiopian delegation led by the Agricultural Minister Dr Meles Mekonen Yimer visited Rythu Bharosa Kendras (RBKs) to understand their gain their operational know-how. Key facts Rythu Bharosa Kendras are first-of-its-kind seeds-to-sales, single-window service centres set up by the state ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs • Economy & Banking Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

SC’s split verdict on Karnataka’s Hijab Ban

The Supreme Court delivered a split verdict on pleas contesting the Karnataka High Court’s refusal to lift hijab ban in educational institutions in Karnataka. Key facts The Karnataka HC held that wearing hijab is not part of the essential religious ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Human brain cells integrated into new-born rats

Scientists have successfully implanted and integrated human neurons into new-born rats. Key facts Studying of complex psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia and autism is difficult since animals do not experience them like people and human beings cannot be used for the ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – October 13, 2022 [Mock Test]

41. With respect to the International Atomic Energy Agency, consider the following statements: It was set up as the world’s “Atoms for Peace” organization in 1957 outside the United Nations family. Action for Cancer Therapy and Water Availability Enhancement Project ..