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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : October 1, 2022

October 1, 2022

1. After the recent Monetary Policy Committee Meeting of RBI (October 2022), what is the 2022-23 growth projection for India? [A] 6.5 %[B] 7.0 %[C] 7.5 %[D] 8.2 % Show Answer Correct Answer: B [7.0 %] Notes:After the recent Monetary ..

Implementation of Card Tokenization

October 1, 2022

The tokenization of card-based payments will be implemented from October 1, 2022. Key facts The Reserve Bank of India has announced that it will not extend the October 1 deadline for the implementation of the card tokenization. The deadline has ..

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Russia annexes 4 regions in Ukraine

October 1, 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin presided over a ceremony to formally annex four Ukrainian regions. Key facts Eight years following the Russian annexation of Crimea, Moscow has captured four more Ukrainian territories – Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. Earlier, Russia ..

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36th National Games

October 1, 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the 36th National Games in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Key facts The 2022 National Games of India will be held from September 29 to October 12 this year. Also known as Gujarat 2022, it will be ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 1, 2022

October 1, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 1, 2022 INDIA – Gujarat: PM flags off Gandhinagar-Mumbai Central Vande Bharat Express train – Gujarat: PM launches phase-1 of Ahmedabad Metro rail project at Kalupur station – R. Venkataramani ..

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RBI Monetary Policy Committee Meeting – Highlights

September 30, 2022

The MPC has lowered the GDP forecast and increased the repo rate by 50 basis points. Key Highlights The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has increased the repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.90 per cent, which is a ..

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Icaria: new catfish species

September 30, 2022

A new catfish species has been discovered by ICAR-NBFGR. Key facts The new species of catfish belongs to the genus Pangasius. It was found in Mettur Dam in Salem district, Tamil Nadu, by the ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources ..

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Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – September 29, 2022 [Mock Test]

September 30, 2022

1. With respect to the Gati Shakti Mission, consider the following statements: It will subsume the National Infrastructure Pipeline. It aims to have defence corridors in Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? ..

SC Order on Legal Abortion

September 30, 2022

The Supreme Court recently held that women, regardless of their marital status, are entitled to safe and legal abortion until 24 weeks of pregnancy. Key facts The apex court held that any differentiation between a married or unmarried woman under ..

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State of Gender Equality and Climate Change in South Asia and the HKH Region

September 30, 2022

“State of Gender Equality and Climate Change in South Asia and the HKH Region” report was released by the ICIMOD on September 29, 2022. Key findings The newly released report assessed the state of gender equality and climate change in ..

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