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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: April 1, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for April 1, 2023 INDIA Utkal Divas or Odisha Day is celebrated on 1 April, to recognize the separation of Odisha from the Bihar and Orissa province on 1 April 1936. WHO: ..

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – March 16, 2023 [Mock Test]

41. Consider the following aquatic organisms: Nekton live at the air-water interface. Periphyton remain attached to stems and leaves of rooted plants. Planktons have limited locomotory power. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [A] Only 2[B] Only 3[C] ..

New India Literacy Programme – Update (March, 2023)

Education is the foundation of a progressive society, and India has recognized the need to improve its literacy rates for economic and social development. The Indian Government has launched a new scheme, the New India Literacy Programme (NILP), to address ..

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New Rules for Cattle Dehorning

Animal welfare has always been a topic of concern for various animal rights organizations and animal lovers around the world. In India, the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act was implemented in 1960 to prevent the mistreatment of animals. Recently, ..

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What are IMF Bailouts?

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an international organization that provides financial assistance to member countries facing economic crises. The organization works towards maintaining international monetary cooperation, promoting exchange rate stability, and facilitating international trade. IMF lending comes with strict ..

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H3N8 and its Presence in China

Bird flu, also known as avian influenza, is a viral disease that affects birds but can also be transmitted to humans and other animals, including horses and dogs. There are several subtypes of the Influenza A virus that can cause ..

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India-Africa Army Chiefs’ Conclave and AFINDEX-2023

The India-Africa Army Chiefs’ Conclave was held in Pune with the aim of strengthening defence relations and creating an institutionalised framework for better military-to-military cooperation between India and African nations. The central theme of the conclave was AMRUT (Africa-India Militaries ..

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P-270 Moskit Missile

The Russian Navy, on March 28, test-fired supersonic anti-ship missiles at a mock target in the Sea of Japan. The missiles, identified as Moskit cruise missiles, were fired at a target located approximately 100 kilometers away from the missile ships ..

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Anchitheriomys buceei – Ancient Beaver Species

Researchers from the Jackson School of Geosciences at the University of Texas at Austin have discovered a new species of ancient beaver in the fossil collections of the university. The species has been named Anchitheriomys buceei after a popular Texas ..

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Captive Employment Initiative

The Captive Employment initiative was launched under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) recently to provide skill development and job opportunities for underprivileged rural youth. What is Captive Employment Initiative? Captive Employment is a first-of-its-kind initiative in India ..

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