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World Bank President Malpass to step down

February 16, 2023

David Robert Malpass is an economist from the USA. He has been serving as the President of the World Bank since 2019. He served as Economic Advisor to former US President Donald Trump. He recently announced that he is resigning. ..

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RBI gives licenses for 32 payment aggregators

February 16, 2023

Payment Aggregator is a third-party payment solution provider. For instance, you use YONO SBI to shop on Amazon. Therefore, SBI is an online payment aggregator. Recently, RBI issued licenses to 32 payment aggregators to serve as online payment aggregators. This ..

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Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – February 3, 2023 [Mock Test]

February 16, 2023

41. With respect to the Foreigners Act, 1946, consider the following statements: The concept of ‘burden of proof’ lies with the person, and not with the authorities is not applicable in Northeast India. This Act empowers a district magistrate to set ..

IIT Kanpur develops energy-efficient system to transport minerals

February 16, 2023

IIT – Kanpur has developed a compressed air-based mineral transport system. The project was presented at the Global Investors Summit, in 2023. It received good feedback for its less material loss, reduced air pollution, and efficiency to reduce travel time ..

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Banking, Finance & Economy Current Affairs Quiz – February 16 ,2023

February 16, 2023

41. Which organisation held its second global hackathon, ‘HARBINGER 2023 – Innovation for Transformation,’ with the theme ‘Inclusive Digital Services’? [A] SEBI[B] Reserve bank of India[C] State Bank of India[D] Indian Institute of Banking and Finance Show Answer Correct Answer: ..

Cabinet approves Vibrant Villages Programme

February 16, 2023

The Vibrant Villages Programme focuses on developing the rural areas in the northern border states and union territories. More than 663 villages will be developed under the programme. It is to be implemented for two years, that is, between 2022-23 ..

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Study on Thwaites Glacier

February 16, 2023

The recent study on Doomsday Glacier, also called the Thwaites Glacier says that the weak spots in the glacier are increasing. More and more warm water is seeping into the glacier. There is a threat of massive sea rise. If ..

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U.N. draft resolution calls for ceasefire in Ukraine

February 16, 2023

Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022. To mark the one-year anniversary, the European Union circulated a draft ceasefire resolution in European Union. The main objective of the resolution is to gather international support. It calls the UN members to ..

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Jal Jan Abhiyan

February 16, 2023

The Jal Jan Abhiyan will be implemented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Brahma Kumaris organization. The main objective of the campaign is water conservation. During the campaign, the volunteers from the organization will conduct public awareness campaign ..

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Shinku La Tunnel

February 16, 2023

The Shinku La or Shingo La is a mountain pass located on the border between HP and Ladakh. It is at an altitude of 5,091 metres. In 2016, the Border Road Organization built a road to the pass. However, the ..

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