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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : September 9, 2022

September 9, 2022

41. ‘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

September 9, 2022

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 ..

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

September 9, 2022

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 ..

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Kirit Parikh Committee to moderate gas prices

September 9, 2022

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 ..

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September 9 : Himalaya Day

September 9, 2022

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 ..

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

September 8, 2022

41. 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

September 8, 2022

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 ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : September 8, 2022

September 8, 2022

41. 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 ..

Google Doodle pays tribute to Dr Bhupen Hazarika

September 8, 2022

Search engine giant Google honored Dr Bhupen Hazarika on his 96th birth anniversary (8 September 1926) with a doodle on its webpage. The doodle has been created by Mumbai-based guest artist Rutuja Mali. About Bhupen Hazarika Born in 1926 in ..

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Status Report on India’s External Debt 2021-22

September 8, 2022

The External Debt Management Unit (EDMU), Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, recently released the 28th edition of the Status Report on India’s External Debt 2021-22. Highlights Long term debt: USD 499.1 billion constituted the largest chunk of 80.4 ..

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