Rosetta Stone

The Rosetta Stone is a highly significant historical artifact that has sparked controversy over the years. The large stone slab, which dates back to 196 BC, was discovered by the French military leader Napoleon’s army in Northern Egypt in 1799. ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Kerch Bridge collapse

A fuel tank explosion caused the partial collapse of the Kerch Bridge, which connects Russia with Crimea. Key facts The Kerch Bridge, also known as Crimea Bridge, is a road-and-rail bridge connecting Russia and Crimean Peninsula. It is the longest ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – October 08, 2022 [Mock Test]

1. Consider the following statements about United Nations Human Settlements Programme: It is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. It was ..

MENA region – world’s fastest crypto adopter

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is the fastest growing cryptocurrencies market in the world. Key facts The 2022 Global Crypto Adoption Index released by the blockchain researcher Chainalysis revealed that the Middle East and the North Africa ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Foreign Direct Product Rule (FDPR)

The US Government recently imposed FDPR to limit China’s access to advanced computer chips and chip-making equipment, which are used for military modernization and development of weapons of mass destruction. Key facts The foreign direct product rule (FDPR) was recently ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Cheetah Task Force

The Central Government has constituted a task force to monitor the cheetah introduction project in Kuno National Park and other designated areas. Key facts The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has set up a task force to ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

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

RBI Concept Note on CBDC

On October 7 this year, the Reserve Bank of India launched a concept note to raise public awareness about central bank digital currency (CBDC). Key facts The recently released concept note discusses key considerations like technology and design choices, possible ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

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

Poverty and Shared Prosperity Report 2022

The World Bank’s report titled “Poverty and Shared Prosperity 2022: Correcting Course” provides the first comprehensive assessment of the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on poverty in developing countries. Key findings The report projected that the world is unlikely to end the ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

IFC’s Global Food Security Platform

International Finance Corp. (IFC) has launched Global Food Security Platform to strengthen the private sector’s ability to respond to food crisis and boost food production. Key facts The World Bank’s private sector arm, IFC, launched the Global Food Security Platform ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs • Economy & Banking Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : October 8, 2022

1. Which institution launched a new ‘SupTech initiative’ named ‘DAKSH’? [A] NITI Aayog[B] RBI[C] SEBI[D] NABARD Show Answer Correct Answer: B [RBI] Notes:Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das launched a new SupTech initiative named ‘DAKSH’. The Reserve Bank’s ..