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Svante Pääbo receives Nobel Prize in Medicine

October 3, 2022

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 ..

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

October 3, 2022

1. 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] ..

First indigenously developed LCH

October 3, 2022

The first indigenously-developed multirole light combat helicopters named Prachand were inducted into the Indian Air Force. Key facts Prachand was formally inducted into the 143 Helicopter Unit – an IAF fleet in Jodhpur Base, Rajasthan. Earlier, the Cabinet Committee on ..

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October 3: World Habitat Day 2022

October 3, 2022

The World Habitat Day 2022 is observed on October 3. Key facts The World Habitat Day is observed on the first Monday of October. The purpose of this initiative is to promote the fundamental right to have adequate shelter. The ..

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IARI Basmati Varieties

October 3, 2022

The IARI has organized Kisan Sampark Yatra from September 27 to 29 this year to get feedback on the 3 new varieties of IARI Basmati varieties. Key facts The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) sought feedback on the 3 new ..

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Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – September 30, 2022 [Mock Test]

October 3, 2022

Study on Fast Melting Arctic Ice and ocean acidification

October 3, 2022

Rapid melting of Arctic Ice is contributing the fast-paced acidification of ocean. Key facts An international team of researchers have found that acidity levels in the Arctic Ocean’s western region are raising 3 to 4 times faster than any other ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 3, 2022

October 3, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 3, 2022 INDIA – Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2022 awards: Telangana first among Big States; Andaman & Nicobar first in Small States and UTs category – 74% rural households receive water ..

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UGC Guidelines on Professors of Practice

October 3, 2022

The UGC has cleared the post of “professors of practice” in colleges and universities. Key facts Any expert having 15 years or more experience in a particular field is eligible to become the professor of practice. These experts need not ..

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FSI Report on Tiger Safari Project in Corbett Tiger Reserve

October 3, 2022

Thousands of trees were illegally cut down in the Corbett Tiger Reserve by the Uttarakhand government for the implementation of a safari project. Key facts A survey by the Forest Survey of India (FSI) revealed that 6,093 trees were illegally ..

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