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Hawaiian Island of Maui Devastated by Wildfires

August 12, 2023

Wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui have left a landscape of destruction, with at least 100 reported deaths and numerous survivors recounting tales of narrowly escaping the flames. The fires caught the island by surprise, destroying over 1,000 structures, ..

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Hai Yang 24 Hao: Chinese Warship’s Colombo Visit Raises Diplomatic Queries

August 12, 2023

A Chinese naval vessel, ‘Hai Yang 24 Hao,’ arrived in Colombo Port on August 10 for a formal visit, scheduled to dock until August 12. This visit comes a year after a similar event strained Indo-Lanka relations due to diplomatic ..

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India Clinches Victory in Thrilling Asian Champions Trophy Final

August 12, 2023

In a captivating final match of the 2023 Asian Champions Trophy at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Chennai. India triumphed over Malaysia with a 4-3 scoreline. The Indian team displayed a remarkable comeback, with Harmanpreet Singh and Gurjant Singh scoring quick ..

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19 Member Committee Formed under Shri MC Pant to Revise NCERT Textbooks

August 12, 2023

NCERT has established a 19-member National Syllabus and Teaching Learning Material Committee (NSTC), chaired by NIEPA chancellor MC Pant, to revise textbooks for classes 3 to 12. Members include Sudha Murthy, Shankar Mahadevan, Sanjeev Sanyal, and others. The committee aims ..

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Pakistan’s Caretaker Government Prepares for Election Amid Uncertainty

August 12, 2023

Following the dissolution of Pakistan’s lower house of parliament by President Arif Alvi, a new caretaker prime minister has been appointed in preparation for a general election under neutral administration. Senator Anwar ul-Haq Kakar of the Balochistan Awami Party has ..

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WHO Designates EG.5 Covid-19 Variant as ‘Variant of Concern’

August 12, 2023

The World Health Organization (WHO) has elevated the EG.5 strain of the Covid-19 virus to the status of a ‘variant of concern’ after initially categorizing it as a variant of interest. This sub-variant of the omicron lineage, known as EG.5, ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : August 12, 2023

August 12, 2023

41. Which state launched the ‘Gruha Jyothi scheme’? [A] Kerala[B] Karnataka[C] Odisha[D] Madhya Pradesh Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Karnataka] Notes:The Karnataka government launched the Gruha Jyothi free power scheme, which aims to provide free electricity up to 200 units ..

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 12, 2023

August 12, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 12, 2023 INDIA Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced three Bills in the Lok Sabha to repeal the British-era Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Indian Evidence Act (IEA) and the ..

Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill

August 11, 2023

Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill is set to be introduced in Rajya Sabha. This Bill isn’t just a bureaucratic reshuffle – it represents a comprehensive vision of electoral reform, ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : August 11, 2023

August 11, 2023

41. Rajiv Gauba, who has been in the news, holds which position in India? [A] NITI Aayog Vice Chairman[B] Cabinet Secretary[C] Home Secretary[D] Chief Election Commissioner Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Cabinet Secretary] Notes:Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba recently got an ..