First indigenously developed LCH

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs

October 3: World Habitat Day 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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

IARI Basmati Varieties

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs • Economy & Banking Current Affairs

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

Study on Fast Melting Arctic Ice and ocean acidification

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: 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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

UGC Guidelines on Professors of Practice

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

FSI Report on Tiger Safari Project in Corbett Tiger Reserve

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

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

YUVA 2.0

The Central Government recently launched the YUVA 2.0 scheme. Key facts The second edition of the Young, Upcoming and Versatile Authors (YUVA) scheme was launched by the Union Ministry of Education as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav or India ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : October 2-3, 2022

41. Which city has been named the first in the ‘Swachh Survekshan Awards 2022’? [A] Mysuru[B] Indore[C] Chennai[D] Bengaluru Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Indore] Notes:In the category of best performing states in ‘Swachh Survekshan Awards 2022’, Indore was declared ..