INS Nirdeshak

INS Nirdeshak, the second ship out of the Indian Navy’s four Survey Vessels (Large) (SVL) projects, being built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) in association with L&T shipbuilding has been launched at Kattupalli, Chennai. What are the features ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – May 28, 2022 [Mock Test]

41. Consider the following statements: First Fast Radio Bursts (FRB) was discovered in 2007. A magnetar is capable of releasing more energy than the Sun. The source of the FRB detected recently in the Milky Way is a magnetic neutron ..

RBI Norms for Setting Up of Bharat Bill Payment Operating Units

The Reserve Bank of India has eased the norms for non-bank entities for setting up Bharat Bill Payment operating units by reducing the net worth that is required to Rs 25 crore. This was done with the aim of encouraging ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Reconstitution of Central Advisory Board on Archaeology

The Central Advisory Board on Archaeology (CABA), which was formed was formed 7-years ago to boost the ties between the people who are working in the field of archaeological research and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has been re-established. ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

RBI norms for import of Gold

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced norms for facilitating the physical import of gold through India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX) or any authorized exchange by Qualified Jewellers in India. The exchange should be authorized by the International Financial Services ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

National Achievement Survey 2021 report

The National Achievement Survey 2021 report was released by the Union Ministry of Education. What is National Achievement Survey? National Achievement Survey (NAS) is a national-level assessment survey conducted to evaluate the progress and learning achievement of school students. It ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : May 28, 2022

41. In which city is the “Param Yodha Sthal” located? [A] New Delhi[B] Lucknow[C] Jammu[D] Amritsar Show Answer Correct Answer: A [New Delhi] Notes:The iconic rifle and soldier’s war helmet, which were part of the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India ..

State of Global Climate Report 2021

The State of the Global Climate Report 2021 has been released by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). According to the report, four key climate change indicators which are sea-level rise, greenhouse gas concentrations, ocean acidification, and ocean heat set new ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Sale of Hindustan Zinc stake

The Union Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the sale of the government’s remaining stake of 29.5% in Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL). At the current market price, the sale of the government’s 29.5% stake will fetch the government ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

US Order to improve Policing

US President Joe Biden recently signed an executive order to improve accountability in policing. When the order was signed? The order was signed on the second anniversary of George Floyd’s death. Since the George Floyd incident, many started demanding police ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs