Tungnath Temple

On March 27, a notification was issued by the central government to declare the ancient Tungnath temple as a monument of national importance. Tungnath temple, located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, is a significant pilgrimage site for Hindus. It ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Places in News Current Affairs

36th CISO Deep-Dive Training Programme

The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) is currently conducting its 36th edition of the CISO Deep-Dive training programme from May 8 to 12, 2023. The training programme, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), aimed to build the capacities ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

First China-Central Asia Summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping will be hosting a summit with the leaders of five Central Asian nations next week. This is part of China’s plan to increase its influence in the region. The summit is named China-Central Asia Summit and ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – April 20, 2023 [Mock Test]

41. Willow Project was often seen in news, it is related to which of the following? [A] To explore comet ATLAS[B] To reduce forest fires in Australia[C] To explore oil in Alaska[D] To sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere Show ..

Nano-QuIC (Nanoparticle-enhanced Quaking-Induced Conversion)

A new diagnostic technique has been developed by researchers at the University of Minnesota called Nano-QuIC (Nanoparticle-enhanced Quaking-Induced Conversion) that promises faster and more accurate detection of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and chronic wasting disease in animals. These diseases ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

What is Yarchagumba?

Recently, 15 Yarchagumba collectors in Nepal were hit by avalanche, leaving 12 injured and the rest missing. Key Facts Regarding Yarchagumba Cordyceps Sinensis, locally called yarchagumba, is a parasitic fungus that grows on the body of a caterpillar. Also known ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Creditor-led Insolvency Resolution Mechanism

The Creditor-led Insolvency Resolution Mechanism is a newly proposed mechanism that aims to reduce delays in the resolution process, which have escalated under the current system, causing legal challenges and a shortage of NCLT benches. As per the Insolvency and ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Lifting of Title 42

The United States will soon lift COVID-19 restrictions known as Title 42 that have prevented migrants caught at the U.S.-Mexico border from seeking asylum since March 2020. The order was implemented under former President Donald Trump to reduce the spread ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : May 9, 2023

41. After nine-year ban, Coal mining has resumed legally in which state/UT? [A] Assam[B] Meghalaya[C] West Bengal[D] Odisha Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Meghalaya] Notes:After nine-year ban, coal mining in Meghalaya is set to resume legally by July this year. ..

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: May 9, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for May 9, 2023 INDIA In Karnataka, voting for assembly elections will take place on May 10. IIT Roorkee unveils new labs to drive India’s clean energy transition. Prime Minister Narendra Modi ..