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What are key features of India Innovation Index 2021?

July 21, 2022

Third edition of the India Innovation Index released by NITI Aayog on July 21, 2022. The index assesses performance of states in innovation ecosystem on the basis of NITI Aayog’s ranking released the previous year. 2021 report was prepared in ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : July 21, 2022

July 21, 2022

1. Which country was the top choice of Indian nationals, who renounced their Indian citizenship in 2021? [A] UK[B] USA[C] UAE[D] Germany Show Answer Correct Answer: B [USA] Notes:As per the data provided by the Ministry of Home Affairs, over ..

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

July 21, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for July 21, 2022 INDIA – India, Namibia sign MoU for bringing cheetah to Kuno-Palpur National Park in MP; extinct since 1952 – Proposed reservoir at Mekedatu to severely impact water flow; ..

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Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – July 20, 2022 [Mock Test]

July 20, 2022

1. Which of the following are correct about the Rocket-Propelled Grenade, which was used to attack the Punjab Police’s Intelligence headquarters? It is a Chinese origin weapon. It is an anti-tank grenade launcher. It is portable, shoulder fired weapon. Choose ..

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: July 20, 2022

July 20, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for July 20, 2022 INDIA – Shiv Sena splits in Lok Sabha as 12 out of 19 MPs join rebel camp; Rahul Shewale named party leader in House – ‘Beyond the Misty ..

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Conclave on India Africa Growth Partnership

July 20, 2022

On July 19, 2022, Union Commerce and Industry minister Piyush Goyal attended the “Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)-Exim Bank Conclave on India-Africa Growth Partnership”. Key Facts During the conclave, he called to strengthen and expand India-Africa ties. According to him, ..

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Cut in Windfall Tax on petrol, diesel, ATF

July 20, 2022

On July 20, 2022, Union government reduced the windfall tax on petrol, diesel, crude oil and jet fuel, following the cut in international rates. Highlights Windfall tax on diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) has been reduced by Rs 2 ..

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Himachal Pradesh: First to connect all VLTD vehicles with ERSS

July 20, 2022

Himachal Pradesh has become India’s first state to connect the Vehicle Location Tracking Device (VLTD) with the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS). Highlights All the registered commercial vehicles equipped with VLRD will be connected with ERSS. Through this mechanism, these ..

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New Technologies used in Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana

July 20, 2022

Union Government had launched the “Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-I (PMGSY-I)”, to provide rural connectivity. As of July 13, 2022, road length of 6,45,566 km has been sanctioned and 6,17,013 km has been completed. PMGSY phase I PMGSY phase I ..

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RBI: Four-tiered regulatory for Urban Cooperative Banks

July 20, 2022

On July 19, 2022, a simple four-tiered regulatory framework was adopted by the Central Bank, for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs). Key Facts The RBI adopted the framework on the basis of size of deposits. This move is aimed at strengthening their financial ..

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