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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : January 14, 2022

1. Darvaza gas crater, also known as the ‘Gateway to Hell’, is located in which country? [A] USA[B] Russia[C] Indonesia[D] Turkmenistan Show Answer Correct Answer: D [Turkmenistan] Notes:Turkmenistan...

January 14, 2022

Russia: White Swan Strategic Missile Bomber

The Russian defence forces recently unveiled a new Tupolev Tu-160M. It is a missile bomber. It is also known as “White Swan”. About White Swan The White Swan...

January 13, 2022

S Somnath-New Chairman of ISRO

Dr S Somnath is to become the new chairman of ISRO. He is to succeed K Sivan. He is the fourth Keralite to occupy the top most place...

January 13, 2022

Bio-Restoration of Art Works

The Art restoration processes use laser techniques and chemicals to remove oil, dirt, glue and pollutants from stone works, monuments and paintings. But after 1980s, they have been...

January 13, 2022

Vulnerable Witness Deposition Centre (VWDC) Scheme

The Supreme Court has directed the High Courts of the country to provide an estimate of manpower required to create Vulnerable Witness Deposition Centre (VWDC) scheme in their...

January 13, 2022

Gulabo: India’s oldest sloth bear

On January 10, 2022, India’s oldest sloth bear, named Gulabo, died at the Van Vihar National Park and Zoo in Bhopal. The bear was aged 40. Highlights The...

January 13, 2022

Kumbalangi: First sanitary-napkin-free panchayat

Kumbalangi village in Cochin is all set to become India’s first sanitary-napkin-free panchayat. Key Points The village has previously won acclaim as India’s first model tourism village. This...

January 13, 2022

Rise in Banking Ombudsman complaints

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its “Annual Report of the Ombudsman Schemes for the year 2020-21”, highlighting a rise in Banking Ombudsman complaints. Key Findings of...

January 13, 2022

Record High US Inflation

On January 12, 2022, the Labour Department in United States (US) reported that consumer prices increased to 7% in December 2021 as compared to 12 months earlier, that is December...

January 13, 2022

U.K-India Free-trade deal Talks

On January 13, 2022, UK government announced the launch of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with India. Key Facts This move is being described as a golden opportunity,...

January 13, 2022

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