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Taragiri: Third stealth frigate under Project 17A

September 12, 2022

Project 17A’s third stealth frigate ‘Taragiri’ was recently launched by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai. About Taragiri Taragiri is the third stealth warship to be built under Project 17A. The 149 m long and 17.8 m wide ship ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : September 11-12, 2022

September 12, 2022

1. Which Union Ministry organised the ‘EU-India Green Hydrogen Forum’? [A] Ministry of Power[B] Ministry of New and Renewable Energy[C] Ministry of External Affairs[D] Ministry of Commerce and Industry Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Ministry of New and Renewable Energy] ..

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: September 12, 2022

September 12, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for September 12, 2022 INDIA – Navy launches stealth frigate Taragiri, built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, in Mumbai – President Droupadi Murmu nominates Gulam Ali from J&K to Rajya Sabha – Rajasthan ..

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What is Operation London Bridge?

September 12, 2022

With the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Operation London Bridge became active in Britain. This is a protocol that has been in place since the announcement of the Queen’s death by Buckingham Palace on 8 September. What is Operation London ..

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September 12: International Day for South-South Cooperation

September 12, 2022

The International Day for South-South Cooperation is observed on September 12, every year by the United Nations. The day highlights the efforts made by United Nations for cooperation among the developing countries. It is an initiative for the economic, social ..

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Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – September 10, 2022 [Mock Test]

September 11, 2022

1. Consider the following pairs: Cinque Islands – Atlantic Ocean Landfall Island – Indian Ocean Zmiinyi Island – South China Sea Which of the pairs given above is/are correct? [A] Only 1[B] Only 2[C] Only 2 & 3[D] Only 1 ..

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: September 11, 2022

September 11, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for September 11, 2022 INDIA – PM Modi speaks to his UK counterpart Elizabeth Truss on phone – Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announces holding of Swachh Amrit Mahotsav from Sept 17 ..

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Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – September 09, 2022

September 10, 2022

1. With respect to economics, consider the following statements: Twin deficit is the phenomenon when country faces both fiscal deficit and current account deficit simultaneously. Twin deficit may lead to currency depreciation and outflow of foreign investment. Taper tantrum leads ..

TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan ‘Ni-kshay 2.0’ portal

September 10, 2022

President Draupadi Murmu recently launched the ‘Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan’ and the Nikshay 2.0 portal to eliminate TB by 2025 through a virtual event. Key Facts Under this campaign, any person, any representative or organization can adopt TB ..

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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

September 10, 2022

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will propose the appointment of Austria’s Volker Turk as the next High Commissioner for Human Rights. He will succeed Michelle Bachelet of Chile, whose term ended on August 31. Highlights Traditionally, the UN chief consults with ..

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