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MiG-29 Fighter Jet and Its Delivery to Ukraine: Important Facts

March 17, 2023

Poland recently announced the delivery of four MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, making it the first North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) country to do so. The move is seen as a significant step towards military backing for Ukraine in its ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : March 17, 2023

March 17, 2023

1. Which institution launched ‘ATL Sarthi’, a comprehensive self-monitoring framework? [A] RBI[B] SEBI[C] NITI Aayog[D] BSE Show Answer Correct Answer: C [NITI Aayog] Notes:Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) – NITI Aayog launched ATL Sarthi, a comprehensive self-monitoring framework to strengthen the ..

Fact Sheet: Saudi-Iran Détente

March 17, 2023

China’s recent announcement of the Saudi-Iran détente in West Asia has been viewed as a strategic move aimed at securing long-term economic interests and establishing political influence in the region. This deal is set to rival the traditional role played ..

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What is TV-D1?

March 17, 2023

The first test vehicle demonstration (TV-D1) under the Gaganyaan mission will be conducted on May 2023. It aims to test the abort process mid-air, the parachute system, and the recovery of crew members after splashdown. The demonstration involves using single ..

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Global Bottled Water Industry: A Review of Impacts and Trends

March 17, 2023

The global bottled water industry has experienced meteoric growth in the last 50 years, becoming a major economic sector. The United Nations University Institute of Water Environment and Health and McMaster University have released a report titled “Global Bottled Water ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: March 17, 2023

March 17, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for March 17, 2023 INDIA Two-day SCO Tourism Ministers’ meeting to begin at Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. Defence acquisition proposals valued at ₹70,500 crores were cleared by Defence Acquisition Council (DAC). Union ..

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – February 28, 2023 [Mock Test]

March 16, 2023

1. Which of the following statements about ‘carbon tax’ is/are correct? It is an import duty based on the amounts of carbon emissions. BASIC countries have proposed this tax at COP27. The European Union proposed the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism ..

What is Ernie Bot?

March 16, 2023

Baidu, the Chinese search giant, introduced its new chatbot, Ernie Bot, in a pre-recorded video presentation on Thursday. This unveiling came as competition to the Microsoft-backed ChatGPT and other similar chatbots. Ernie Bot, which stands for “Enhanced Representation of Knowledge ..

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Q+A: National Vaccination Day

March 16, 2023

National Vaccination Day, also known as Immunization Day or Polio Ravivar, is an annual event celebrated in India on March 16th. The day holds significant importance in India’s public health calendar, as it promotes vaccination campaigns and raises awareness about ..

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Venus’ Volcanoes: Important Facts

March 16, 2023

Venus and Earth are often compared as sister planets, having similarities in size, mass, density, and volume. Now, a recent study has shown that Venus might share another feature with Earth – active volcanoes. Using decades-old radar images from the ..

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