Swachh Survekshan 2022

The Swachh Survekshan 2022 rankings have been released. This year’s edition covered 4,354 cities across India. Key facts                 The Swachh Survekshan is a list of India’s cleanest cities released by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. This initiative was ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

UK scraps tax cut for wealthy

In a policy reversal, the UK Prime Minister has scrapped the tax cut for the wealthy. This controversial tax cut had notably sparked market turmoil and caused the Pound to plunge to record low values. Key facts On September 23, ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

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

Matdata Junction

The Chief Election Commissioner of India Rajiv Kumar launched the radio series “Matdata Junction”. Key facts Matdata Junction is a year-long voter awareness programme launched jointly by the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the All India Radio (AIR). This ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

UNCTAD annual trade and development report

The UNCTAD has released its annual Trade and Development Report 2022. Key facts The UN report expects the world economy to grow 2.6% in 2022. This is 0.9 percentage points below last year’s projected rate. The growth is expected to ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

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

Bannerman’s Turaco

Bannerman’s Turaco is at the brink of extinction. Key facts The population of the bird species Bannerman’s Turaco is deteriorating because of habitat loss and the ancient hunting tradition for obtaining these birds’ feathers. This bird species is categorized as ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : October 4, 2022

41. What is the name of the first indigenously developed light combat helicopters (LCH)? [A] Pratabh[B] Prachand[C] Prakash[D] Vikas Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Prachand] Notes:The Indian Air Force inducted the first batch of indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopters, named ..

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 4, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 4, 2022 INDIA – IPS officer Anish Dayal Singh takes charge as new director general (DG) of ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police) – 1st batch of indigenously-developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

What are the provisions of the Cinematograph Act, 1952?

Part II of the Cinematograph Act, 1952 provides for the certification of films for public exhibition. The relevant provisions are: Section 3 deals with the Board of film censors. It vests the Central Government with the power to constitute the ..

Svante Pääbo receives Nobel Prize in Medicine

Svante Pääbo was conferred the Nobel Prize in Medicine on October 3, 2022. Key facts Svante Pääbo received the Nobel Prize in Medicine for his pioneering works in the field of paleogenomics – a branch of science dealing with the ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • Science & Technology Current Affairs

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – October 01, 2022 [Mock Test]

41. Consider the following statements: Gluta travancorica is a species endemic to the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve. Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area in the Eastern Ghats. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [A] Only 1[B] Only 2[C] ..