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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : December 28, 2023

December 28, 2023

11. Which Indian ministry is responsible for administering the FAME India Scheme? [A] Ministry of Finance[B] Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology[C] Ministry of AYUSH[D] Ministry of Heavy Industries Show Answer Correct Answer: D [Ministry of Heavy Industries] Notes:The Ministry ..

Former European Commission President Jacques Delors Dies at 98

December 28, 2023

Former European Commission President Jacques Delors passed away recently at age 98. The French statesman was instrumental in major EU integration milestones but drew the ire of euroskeptics in Britain. Unifying Europe As Commission president from 1985-1995, Delors spearheaded landmark ..

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“Trend and Progress of Banking in India” Report

December 28, 2023

India’s banking sector demonstrated continued positive momentum in recent quarters, with falling bad loans, profitable growth and adequate capital buffers. Declining Bad Loan Ratio The non-performing asset (NPA) ratio of scheduled commercial banks dropped to a 10-year low of 3.2% ..

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Scientists Decode Unique Endangered Fish Genome

December 28, 2023

Scientists have for the first time sequenced the mitochondrial DNA of the Brahmanakenda fish found solely in Kerala’s Periyar Tiger Reserve. The breakthrough offers insights to protect this critically endangered species. Introducing Lepidopygopsis typus Lepidopygopsis typus, locally dubbed Brahmanakenda, is ..

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Union Cabinet Approves New Bihar Bridge, MSP Hike, and Other Key Decisions

December 28, 2023

Government recently greenlit several major initiatives, including constructing a new Ganga River bridge in Bihar and raising minimum support prices for copra. Ganga Bridge to Boost Bihar Connectivity A 4.56 km, six-lane bridge will be built over the Ganga, linking ..

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PM Modi to Inaugurate State-of-the-Art Ayodhya Railway Station

December 28, 2023

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new Ayodhya Dham railway station on December 30th. The transport hub sets a new benchmark for convenience with airport-style amenities across its cutting-edge three-story complex. Distinctive World-Class Facilities Ayodhya Dham stands out ..

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NASA Sends Spacecraft to Study ‘God of Chaos’ Asteroid

December 28, 2023

NASA has relaunched a spacecraft to explore an asteroid nicknamed the “God of Chaos” that will make an extremely close flyby of Earth in 2029. Introducing Asteroid Apophis The asteroid Apophis, named after the Egyptian god of chaos, measures about ..

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Newly Discovered 70-Million-Year-Old Snail Survived Mass Extinction

December 28, 2023

Scientists have discovered an extinct land snail species in Romania that remarkably survived a major extinction event that killed off 75% of species on Earth, according to a new study. Introducing Ferussina Petofiana The newly-dubbed species, Ferussina petofiana, belongs to ..

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The Spread of the ‘Zombie Deer Disease’

December 28, 2023

A concerning brain illness nicknamed “zombie deer disease” is spreading rapidly among wildlife in parts of the United States, prompting warnings from researchers about potential transmission to humans. What is Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)? Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a ..

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ADB Report on Gendered Impacts of the Covid-19 Pandemic in Central and West Asia

December 28, 2023

A sobering new report from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has highlighted the endemic levels of domestic violence against women in Pakistan, including disturbing rates of physical assault. Widespread Domestic Abuse The ADB report cited a recent survey showing 40% ..

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