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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : August 26, 2023
11. Indian banking system liquidity slipped into a deficit in which month of 2023? [A] April[B] May[C] July[D] August Show Answer Correct Answer: D [August] Notes:Indian banking system liquidity slipped into a deficit in which month of August since end-March, ..
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 26, 2023
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 26, 2023 INDIA Survey exercise of Caste enumeration in Bihar completed. Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal launched Tele-Law- 2.0 that Integrates Tele-Law and Nyaya Bandhu App. Prime Minister ..
Emperor Penguins Face “Quasi Extinction”
A recent study conducted by researchers from the British Antarctic Survey reveals that emperor penguins, the iconic symbol of Antarctica, are facing a grave threat of “quasi extinction” due to a rapid reduction in sea ice. The study found that ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Rising Temperatures Linked to Extensive Leaf Mortality in Tropical Forests
A recent study published in the Nature journal on August 23 highlights new dangers posed by climate change to tropical forests. The study suggests that rising temperatures could lead to a phenomenon known as “mass leaf death,” where the leaves ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Committee of Experts to ‘Onshoring the Indian Innovation to GIFT IFSC
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) received a report from the “Committee of Experts to Onshoring the Indian Innovation to GIFT IFSC.” The committee, chaired by Shri G. Padmanabhan, Former Executive Director of RBI, aimed to understand why Indian ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2023
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Soil Micronutrients’ Impact on Human Health
A recent study published in the Nature journal reveals a strong link between soil micronutrients and human health outcomes, particularly in children and adult women. The study highlights that nutrient-deficient soil contributes to nutritional deficiencies, especially in children and women. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
G20 Governments Provide $1.4 Trillion in Fossil Fuel Support Despite Climate Goals
A recent report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) has revealed that G20 governments collectively provided $1.4 trillion in subsidies, investments, and lending to cushion the fossil fuel industry and consumers after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine triggered an ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2023
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Ministry of Defence Inks Contract for Indigenous Fleet Support Ships
The Ministry of Defence has signed a significant contract with Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam on August 25, 2023, for the acquisition of five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) for the Indian Navy. Valued at approximately Rs 19,000 crore, this ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Hot Rolled Coil
The Nagarnar Steel Plant has achieved an unprecedented accomplishment by producing its final product of HR (Hot Rolled) Coil just nine days after producing Hot Metal. This achievement is remarkable considering that the mining major NMDC lacked prior steel-making experience. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Book on AAI Airports’ Terminal Building Architecture
Minister of Civil Aviation & Steel, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, launched a coffee table book that celebrates the traditional and local architectural beauty of terminal buildings at various Airports Authority of India (AAI) airports. This book highlights the facades of ..