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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : April 6, 2023

1. ‘Mahila Nidhi’ is the first ever women’s cooperative fund launched by which state/UT? [A] Kerala[B] Rajasthan[C] Karnataka[D] Andhra Pradesh Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Rajasthan] Notes:Mahila Nidhi is the first-ever women’s cooperative fund launched by Rajasthan. Rajasthan Chief Minister ..

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: April 6, 2023.

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for April 6, 2023. INDIA Food & Drugs Administration of UT, in collaboration with FSSAI, to organise Eat Right Millet Mela in Jammu. India is elected as member of UN Statistical Commission ..

Who was Ryuichi Sakamoto?

On March 28, 2023, Ryuichi Sakamoto, the renowned Japanese composer and producer, passed away at the age of 71, after battling cancer for the second time in 2021. Sakamoto was a trailblazer in the music industry, admired for his unique ..

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Eravikulam National Park

Eravikulam National Park (ENP) is a 97 km2 national park located in the Idukki and Ernakulam districts of Kerala. Established in 1978, it is the first national park in the state. Administered by the Kerala Department of Forests and Wildlife, ..

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Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park

Located in the southernmost part of India, the Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park (GoMMNP) is a protected area covering an area of around 560 square kilometers. The park includes a group of 21 islands situated in the Gulf of ..

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What is Sea Lamprey?

A marine biologist in The Netherlands, Jaco Havermans, recently spotted a rare sea lamprey on a beach. The sea lamprey, which is a parasitic fish, was found for the first time in six years. It was given to Ecomare, a ..

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What is Chondrostereum purpureum?

A recent case report published in Medical Mycology Case Reports revealed that a man in Kolkata, India, was infected with Chondrostereum purpureum, a plant fungus. This discovery has raised concerns about the potential risks of fungal infections in humans, especially ..

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International Day of Conscience

The International Day of Conscience is an annual worldwide awareness event celebrated on April 5th. It came into existence on July 25th, 2019, when the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution entitled “Promoting the Culture of Peace with Love ..

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Mahavir Jayanti – Celebrating the Birth of Mahavir

Mahavir Jayanti is an essential religious festival celebrated by the Jain community worldwide. It marks the birth of Lord Mahavir, the twenty-fourth and last Tirthankara (supreme preacher) of present Avasarpiṇī in Jainism. Who is Lord Mahavir? Lord Mahavir was born ..

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International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action

April 4th is marked as the International Day of Mine Awareness and Aid in Mine Action. The day is observed annually to raise awareness about the dangers of explosive mine action and to support the elimination of landmines and explosive ..

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