Queen Elizabeth II dies : 10 GK & Current Affairs Facts

Britain’s longest-reigning monarch Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, after ruling for 70 years. About Queen Elizabeth II Queen Elizabeth II was born as Elizabeth Alexandra Mary on 21 April 1926 as the first ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • International / World Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: September 9, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for September 9, 2022 INDIA – PM inaugurates ‘Kartavya Path’ – a stretch of the Central Vista from the Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate in New Delhi ¬– PM unveils 28-feet tall ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : September 9, 2022

1. ‘Ni-kshay 2.0 portal’, which was launched recently, is associated with which disease? [A] Cancer[B] Tuberculosis[C] COVID-19[D] Anaemia Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Tuberculosis] Notes:Indian President Droupadi Murmu is set to launch the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan ‘Ni-kshay ..

September 9 : World EV Day

World EV Day is observed on September 9 every year in order to mark the celebration of e-mobility. Highlights On this occasion, special awareness campaigns are organised across the world in order to educate people regarding the benefits of electric ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Women in Engineering, Science, and Technology (WEST) Initiative

Recently, the central government launched a new i-STEM (Indian Science Technology and Engineering Facilities) initiative named “Women in Engineering, Science and Technology (WEST)”. Key Points The WEST program is aimed at women from STEM backgrounds and will empower them to ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Kirit Parikh Committee to moderate gas prices

The Central Government has recently constituted a committee under the chairmanship of Kirit Parikh to control and reduce the continuous increase in LPG gas prices. Key Points A representative each from private companies involved in city gas distribution, public gas ..

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

September 9 : Himalaya Day

Himalaya Day is celebrated every year on 9 September with an aim to preserve the Himalayan ecosystem and region. Himalaya Day In 2015, September 9 was officially declared as Himalaya Day by the then Chief Minister of Uttarakhand. The Himalayas ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – September 08, 2022 [Mock Test]

1. Consider the following statements: Talaq-e-Hasan, and Talaq-e-Ahsan are revocable while Talaq-e-Biddat is irrevocable. In India, Talaq-e-Hasan, Talaq-e-Biddat, Talaq-e-Ahsan are all banned under ‘The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019’. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? ..

India- UK conduct Counter Ransomware Exercise

Recently India’s National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) and the British Government in collaboration with BAE Systems successfully conducted a virtual ransomware drill for 26 countries to prepare for a large, widespread cyber attack. Theme The theme of the exercise is ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : September 8, 2022

1. The Union Environment Ministry approved the New Coastal Zone Management Plan for which state? [A] Kerala[B] Karnataka[C] Goa[D] Maharashtra Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Karnataka] Notes:Ministry of Forest, Environment and Climate Change recently approved the New Coastal Zone Management ..