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NCERT’s Textbook Panel for Classes 3-12

August 14, 2023

India’s apex advisory body on school education has set up a 19-member committee to align school syllabus, textbooks, and teaching materials with the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) for Classes 3-12. Fields medallist Manjul Bhargava, economist Bibek Debroy, philanthropist Sudha Murty, ..

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President Droupadi Murmu to Launch Project 17A Frigate “Vindhyagiri”

August 14, 2023

President Droupadi Murmu is set to launch the Vindhyagiri, a Project 17A frigate, on August 17 at the Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE) in Kolkata, as announced by the Indian Navy. This frigate is named after a mountain ..

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NMC’s Guidelines for the Professional Conduct of Registered Doctors

August 14, 2023

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has recently released comprehensive guidelines for the professional conduct of registered doctors in modern medicine. These guidelines cover various aspects of medical practice, including the use of social media, prescription practices, treatment refusal, continuous professional ..

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Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) Illegal Payments Case

August 14, 2023

Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL), a Kochi-based export-oriented mineral sand processing company, has been embroiled in a political storm following an Income Tax Department report. The report accuses CMRL’s managing director, Sasidharan Kartha, of making illegal payments to politicians, ..

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Pakistani Senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar Named Caretaker Premier

August 14, 2023

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s surprise decision to dissolve the country’s Parliament, with just three days remaining before the completion of its five-year term, has led to the appointment of Senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar as the caretaker premier. Kakar, a relatively ..

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India Overhauls Criminal Laws

August 14, 2023

India is poised for a substantial legal transformation as key legislations are set to be replaced to align its criminal justice system with evolving societal values. The proposed reforms include the replacement of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 with ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : August 13-14, 2023

August 14, 2023

1. Which institution released the publication titled ‘75 Endemic Birds of India’? [A] NITI Aayog[B] Zoological Survey of India[C] UNEP[D] Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Zoological Survey of India] Notes:A recent publication by ..

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 14, 2023

August 14, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 14, 2023 INDIA ISRO successfully conducted fresh orbit reduction maneuver of Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft. A total of 954 Police personnel have been awarded Police Medals on the occasion of Independence Day. ..

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 13, 2023

August 13, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 13, 2023 INDIA The Navies of India and the UAE carried out a military exercise as part of efforts to boost maritime security cooperation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays foundation ..

What is Chhaupadi – The ‘Period Hut’ Ritual Of Nepal?

August 13, 2023

A 16-year-old girl from Nepal recently died tragically after being banished to a “period hut” as part of the ancient practice of chhaupadi, which considers women and girls unclean and untouchable during menstruation. The girl reportedly died from a snake ..

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