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September 21: International Day of Peace
September 21 is observed as the International Day of Peace. Key facts The International Day of Peace is observed to strengthen the ideals of peace through the observance of 24-hours of non-violence and ceasefire. Its main objective is to create ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Bru Agreement
The Central Government has agreed to extend the deadline for the resettlement of Bru while reviewing the implementation of the Bru agreement. Key facts Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the implementation of the Bru agreement with Tripura Chief Minister ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – September 21, 2022 [Mock Test]
1. Consider the following statements: The Jiribam-Imphal railway line is India’s tallest pier rail bridge over Brahmaputra River. Ejei is a tributary of the Irang, which eventually joins the Barak River. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [A] Only ..
Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – September 20, 2022 [Mock Test]
1. Consider the following statements: EMALS is a type of aircraft launching system. INS Vikrant uses the EMALS system to launch aircraft. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [A] Only 1[B] Only 2[C] Both 1 & 2[D] Neither ..
ECI seeks restrictions on cash donations to political parties
The Chief Election Commissioner has written to the Union Law Ministry to limit anonymous political donations. He has provided several recommendations reduce election funding via black money. Key recommendations Disclose donations above Rs.2,000: Under the current rules, political parties are ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
“The Merge” of the Ethereum
Ethereum – the world’s second largest blockchain – has transitioned from the legacy “proof-of-work” to a “proof-of-stake” consensus mechanism. Key facts The Ethereum Merge is an upgrade that changes how new crypto transactions take place on the blockchain. The Ethereum ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
New Framework for Social Stock Exchange
The SEBI has unveiled a framework for the SSE, which was notified in July 2022. Key facts Under the new rules, the Social Stock Exchange (SSE) will be a separate segment from existing stock exchanges. Social enterprises eligible to participate ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Daily Current Affairs Quiz : September 21, 2022
1. ‘Maya’, which was seen in the news, is the world’s first cloning of which animal? [A] Wild Arctic wolf[B] One-horned Rhino[C] Lion-tailed Macaque[D] Great Indian Bustard Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Wild Arctic wolf] Notes:A Beijing-based gene firm successfully ..
Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022
The Home Affairs Ministry has notified the rules governing the implementation of the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022. Key facts The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022 repeals the Identification of Prisoners Act, 1920, whose scope was limited to collecting finger ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: September 21, 2022
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for September 21, 2022 INDIA – Gujarati film ‘Chhello Show’ is India’s official entry for Oscars 2023; titled ‘Last Film Show’ in English, the movie is directed by Pan Nalin – India’s ..