Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian has hit the US state of Florida. Key facts Category 4 storm Ian hit Florida’s southwestern coast. As one of the most powerful storms in the US history, it has torn apart homes and buildings, leaving some residents ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Uttar Pradesh’s fourth tiger reserve

The fourth tiger reserve has been notified by the Uttar Pradesh Government. Key facts The state cabinet has approved the notification of Uttar Pradesh’s fourth tiger reserve in the Ranipur Wildlife Sanctuary (RWS) in Chitrakoot district under the Wild life ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs

Kerala’s Draft Industrial Policy

Kerala recently unveiled a draft industrial policy. Key features The new industrial policy would be released in January 2023 and it will be effective from April 1 of the same year. The draft industrial policy focuses on upgradation of skills ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

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

SC-ST Hub Conclave

The MSME ministry organized a national SC-ST hub conclave in Gujarat. Key facts The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) organized the event on September 28 to raise awareness about the National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) scheme and other ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Government Schemes Current Affairs

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – September 28, 2022 [Mock Test]

September 29: World Heart Day

World Heart Day is observed on September 29. Key facts World Heart Day is observed across the globe to raise awareness about the growing concerns regarding heart health, cardiovascular illnesses, the adverse effects of over-exercising on the heart etc. It ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

DRDO successfully tests VSHORADS missile

The VSHORADS missile have been successfully tested at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha. Key facts The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) conducted two successful tests of Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile in Odisha recently. ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Encyclopedia of Tribes in Odisha

Encyclopedia of Tribes in Odisha was released by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. Key facts With the release of the five volumes of “Encyclopedia of Tribes in Odisha”, Odisha became the first state in India to start an encyclopaedia on ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : September 29, 2022

1. Which state has been awarded ‘Ayushmann Utkrishta award 2022’? [A] Andhra Pradesh[B] Uttar Pradesh[C] Karnataka[D] Himachal Pradesh Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh] Notes:Uttar Pradesh has been awarded Ayushmann Utkrishta award 2022 for adding various health facilities to ..

Lt. General Anil Chauhan becomes next CDS

Lt. General Anil Chauhan was appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). Key facts The Central Government appointed the former Eastern Army Commander Lt. General Anil Chauhan (retired) as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). The post of ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

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