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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : August 2, 2023

August 2, 2023

1. Which institution approved the Guidelines for Institutional Development Plan (IDP) for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)? [A] NITI Aayog[B] UGC[C] AICTE[D] CBSE Show Answer Correct Answer: B [UGC] Notes:Recently, the University Grants Commission (UGC) approved the Guidelines for Institutional Development ..

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 2, 2023

August 2, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 2, 2023 INDIA Supreme Court: Manipur status report on FIRs shows there is no law and order. The Jalesar Dhatu Shilp (metal craft), Goa Mankurad mango, Goan Bebinca, Udaipur Koftgari ..

Taiwan Amends Sexual Harassment Laws

August 2, 2023

Sexual harassment is a pervasive issue that affects societies worldwide. In Taiwan, the government has taken significant steps to combat this problem by amending laws governing sexual harassment. Three Laws, One Issue Taiwan has three laws specifically addressing sexual harassment. ..

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Yojana Classics

August 2, 2023

Publications Division, the premier publishing house of the Government of India, has been at the forefront of preserving and promoting the country’s cultural heritage, art, and architecture through its vast collection of books and journals. Among its latest offerings, the ..

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Debris of ISRO Rocket Found in Australia

August 1, 2023

Recently, an intriguing discovery was made on the shores of western Australia, where a large object was found. The Australian Space Agency has confirmed that the object is debris from an Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) rocket. The rocket’s origin ..

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Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2023

August 1, 2023

The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2023, was introduced in Lok Sabha on July 26, with the aim to include four communities in the Scheduled Tribes (ST) list in Jammu and Kashmir. This development has generated ..

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Meteorite Arrowhead in Switzerland

August 1, 2023

Archaeological discoveries often shed light on the rich history of our ancestors, and one such intriguing find is an ancient arrowhead made of an extraordinary material. In the 19th century, an arrowhead was unearthed in Switzerland, and to the astonishment ..

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Bhutan’s Tiger Population Surge

August 1, 2023

Bhutan, a small eastern Himalayan country, has achieved a remarkable conservation success by increasing its tiger population by 27% since 2015. According to the most recent survey conducted in 2021 and 2022, there are now an estimated 131 tigers within ..

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New Catalytic Process of Producing Hydrogen from Methanol

August 1, 2023

Hydrogen, considered one of the cleanest sources of energy, holds immense potential as a green fuel. Traditionally, obtaining pure hydrogen from water and methane required energy-intensive processes. However, a new and promising method has been developed to produce hydrogen through ..

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2023 Plastic Overshoot Day Report

August 1, 2023

Plastic pollution has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time, causing significant harm to ecosystems and wildlife. One crucial milestone in this crisis is Plastic Overshoot Day, which signals the point at which the amount ..

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