UN Statistical Commission

India’s recent election to the UN Statistical Commission is a testament to its expertise in the field of statistics, diversity and demography. The UN Statistical Commission is the highest decision-making body for international statistical activities and is responsible for setting ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: April 10, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for April 10, 2023. INDIA Union Home Minister Amit Shah to launch Vibrant Villages Programme in Arunachal Pradesh. India has at least 3,167 tigers, according to the estimates from the latest tiger ..

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : April 9-10, 2023

1. The ‘Stand Up India Scheme’ has been extended till which year? [A] 2025[B] 2027[C] 2030[D] 2050 Show Answer Correct Answer: A [2025] Notes:The Stand up India Scheme was launched in 2016 to promote entrepreneurship focusing on economic empowerment and ..

Raccoon Stealer

In a recent cyberattack, eight Central government entities, including central paramilitary forces and the Income Tax department, were targeted by the Raccoon Stealer malware. The attack was brought to the attention of the affected agencies by the National Technical Research ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Ladakh’s Wood Carving

The recent granting of a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Ladakh’s wood carving has brought a significant boost to the region’s cultural traditions and local economy. The GI tag has been given by the GI Registry in Chennai, which is ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

“Stacking up the Benefits Lessons from India’s Digital Journey” Report

India’s development of a “world-class digital public infrastructure” has been lauded by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in a working paper titled ‘Stacking up the Benefits Lessons from India’s Digital Journey.’ The paper credits India’s building block approach and focus ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – March 24, 2023 [Mock Test]

1. Black-Naped Phesant-Pigeon has been rediscovered recently, with respect to it, consider the following statements: It is endemic to Fergusson Island in Papua New Guinea. Adequate information is not available, so it is included in the data deficient category. Which ..

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

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for April 9, 2023 INDIA Prime Minister inaugurated infrastructure projects worth more than Rs 5,200 crore in Tamil Nadu; launches State’s second Vande Bharat Express. Ayush Ministry to organise scientific convention on ..

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : April 7-8, 2023

1. Which institution released the ‘World Energy Transitions: Outlook 2023’ report? [A] International Renewable Energy Agency[B] International Monetary Fund[C] World Bank[D] United Nations Environment Programme Show Answer Correct Answer: A [International Renewable Energy Agency] Notes:The “World Energy Transitions: Outlook 2023” ..

National Medical Council’s Guidelines on Professional Responsibilities of Students and Teachers

The National Medical Council (NMC) is an apex body responsible for regulating medical education and professionals in India. Recently, the NMC issued a set of guidelines for medical students, teachers, and institutions, outlining their professional responsibilities. 25-page document explains code ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs