Daily Current Affairs Quiz : February 18, 2023

41. Saur Revolution, which was seen in the news, is associated with which country? [A] USA[B] Afghanistan[C] Germany[D] Russia Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Afghanistan] Notes:The Saur Revolution was launched by the People’s Democratic Party of Afghanistan (PDPA) in 1978 ..

New market segment for EXPENSIVE power

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission recently approved a proposal to start a separate market for expensive power. These expensive power markets are usually referred to as spot power markets. What is expensive power according to the regulatory body? Electricity derived ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Spain passes Europe’s first menstrual paid leave law

The Government of Spain recently passed a Menstrual Paid Leave Law. According to the law, women in the country can take paid leave during their periods. Usually, employees in the country need to submit a medical certificate to take three ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Dharma Guardian 2023 Exercise

India and Japan recently conducted the Dharma Guardian Exercise. The exercise was held at Camp Imazu of Shiga province in Japan. Middle Army’s Infantry Regiment and the Garhwal Rifle regiment of the Indian Army participated in the exercise. The armies ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Banking, Finance & Economy Current Affairs Quiz – February 17,2023

41. Which bank was given the “Prathista Puraskar” by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) as part of the “Digidhan Awards 2021-22”? [A] Karnataka Bank[B] Punjab National Bank[C] Indian Bank[D] Bank of Baroda Show Answer Correct Answer: A ..

Karnataka State Budget 2023-24

The State of Karnataka is entering elections in May 2023. The Interim budget for 2023-24 was presented by the State CM Basavaraj Bommai. The interim budget is the budget presented ahead of elections. The Government of Karnataka is to set ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Global Labour Resilience Index 2023

The White Shield is a policy advisory firm. The company released the Global Labour Resilience Index during World Government Summit. The index measures the capacity of the economy to withstand employment fluctuations and the ability to fight back. The index ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

OECD Services Trade Restrictiveness Index-STRI

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development recently released the Services Trade Restrictiveness Index. India ranked 47th. Last year, India was in the 46th position. Unfortunately, India remains among the bottom five countries in the ranking. Russia was in the ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

IAF indigenous Vayulink platform

The Indian Air Force has developed a solution for its fighter pilots to deal with bad weather. The innovative solution developed is a new data link communication called VAYULINK. It will provide uninterrupted communication even during bad weather. Above all ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Vertiplane X3 Drone delivers TB medicines

The Ministry of Health recently conducted a trial of delivering TB medicines in a drone. The trials were conducted in Rishikesh. Traversing through the Himalayas, especially during rainy seasons and winter seasons is challenging and time-consuming. Drones can deliver medicines ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs