Daily Current Affairs Quiz : May 1-2, 2022

41. Which Indian state is the first to set up a Gene Bank Project? [A] Kerala[B] Telangana[C] Maharashtra[D] West Bengal Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Maharashtra] Notes:Maharashtra has announced to set up a ‘Gene bank project’, to conserve native and ..

State of employment in India

According to the latest data from the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), India’s labor force participation rate (LFPR) has fallen to 40% from 47% in 2016. What is the labor force? According to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

India’s forex reserves

India’s foreign exchange (forex) reserves declined for the seventh consecutive week. What are forex reserves? Forex or foreign exchange reserves are assets held by the central bank in foreign currencies as a reserve. How much forex reserves does India currently ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Rules for resignation and reinstatement of an IAS officer

An Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, who resigned in 2019, has been recently reinstated by the government. What is resignation? A resignation is a formal intimation in writing by an officer of his/her intention or a proposal to leave the ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: May 1, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for May 1, 2022. INDIA – Judicial Infrastructure Development Authority will be formed at state level: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju – Joint Conference of Chief Ministers of the States and Chief Justices ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Declaration for the Future of the Internet

Recently, the USA and 60 other countries signed a new Declaration for the Future of the Internet. What are the goals of the declaration? To keep the Internet open, free, and neutral. To prevent rising digital authoritarianism. To ensure affordability, ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Semicon India Conference-2022

Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the three-day Semicon India 2022 conference, which was held in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Who organized the conference? It was organized by India Semiconductor Mission in partnership with industry associations. What is the theme? The theme ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – April 30, 2022 [Test]

41. “Temporary Protection Directive”, that addresses the situation of a mass influx of displaced persons is an initiative of which of the following agencies? [A] United Nations[B] International Organization for Migration[C] European Union[D] United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Show ..

Maharashtra Gene Bank Project

Recently, Maharashtra Cabinet approved the ‘Maharashtra Gene Bank’, a first-of-its-kind project in India. What is the objective of the Maharashtra Gene Bank Project? To conserve genetic resources in Maharashtra including marine diversity, seeds of local crops, and animal diversity. What ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Global Security Initiative

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2022, Chinese President Xi Jinping has put forward a new Global Security Initiative. Why is the purpose of Global security initiative? According to the Chinese president, ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs