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Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – September 21, 2022 [Mock Test]

September 21, 2022

41. 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]

September 21, 2022

41. 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

September 21, 2022

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 ..

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“The Merge” of the Ethereum

September 21, 2022

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 ..

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New Framework for Social Stock Exchange

September 21, 2022

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 ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : September 21, 2022

September 21, 2022

41. ‘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

September 21, 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 ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: September 21, 2022

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 ..

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Centre notifies new medical device rules

September 21, 2022

The Medical Devices (Amendment) Rules, 2022 were notified by the Union Cabinet recently. Key facts The new rules require online registration of all manufacturers of all class A medical devices. Class A medical devices are those having low-to-moderate risk to ..

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Soviet Cosmonaut Valery Polyakov passes away

September 20, 2022

Valery Polyakov, who held the record for the achieving the longest single stay in space, has passed away at the age of 80. Key facts Valery Polyakov’s record of 437 days in space started on January 8, 1994. While aboard ..

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