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Legalization Betting in Cricket

February 16, 2023

Supreme Court had appointed Lodha committee to look into IPL spot fixing, in order to make cricket governance transparent and clean. Lodha panel recommended legalising betting and gambling in Cricket except for players, administrators and officials. The ban has driven ..

Draft Geo-Heritage sites and Geo-Relics Bill

February 15, 2023

According to the Geological Survey of India, a Geo-heritage site is a place that provides insights into the evolution of the earth. Also, the place should be culturally significant. The Mawmluh Cave of Meghalaya was the first geo-heritage site of ..

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Banking, Finance & Economy Current Affairs Quiz -February 15 ,2023

February 15, 2023

41. As of January 27, 2023, approximately 39 crore loans have been granted under which program, according to the notification from the Central government? [A] Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana[B] Mega Pension Scheme[C] Credit Guarantee Fund Scheme for Micro and ..

West Bengal Budget 2023-24

February 15, 2023

The State Finance Minister of West Bengal Chandrima Bhattacharya recently presented the state budget for the financial year 2023-24 at the assembly hall. Mamata-led government is to focus on start-ups, rural connectivity and the manufacturing industry in 2023-24. The finance ..

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Earthquake of 6.1 magnitude hits New Zealand

February 15, 2023

After Cyclone Gabrielle, New Zealand faced yet another disastrous natural calamity. An earthquake of 6.1 Ritcher shook the country. The epicentre was at a depth of 57.4 km and 50 km from Paraparaumu. According to the US Geological Survey, the ..

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Israel Judicial Reform Plans

February 15, 2023

The Knesset (Parliament of Israel) recently proposed a series of judicial reforms. Israelis believe that the new changes will curb the power of the country’s judicial system to question lawmakers. The reforms empower the Knesset to make judicial appointments at ..

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Black Sea Grain Deal

February 15, 2023

Ukraine is one of the largest exporters of food grains such as rapeseed, maize, wheat, and sunflower oil. The country has good access to the Black sea ports. Ukrainian ports in the Black sea are the lifelines of the country’s ..

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Millet International Initiative for Research and Awareness

February 15, 2023

The Government of India is to launch Millet International Initiative for Research and Awareness. It is in line with the United Nations’ plans for the International Year of Millets, which is 2023. India brings in the concept of “SEED MONEY” ..

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Marine Spatial Planning Framework

February 15, 2023

The process of allocating spaces in marine zones for human activities is called the Marine Spatial Planning Framework (MSPF). The space is allocated for economic purposes, ecological purposes, or social purposes. The key elements of the framework are ecosystem-based plans, ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: February 15, 2023

February 15, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for February 15, 2023. INDIA HAL has designed and developed a basic trainer aircraft HTT-40 to meet the primary training requirements of Indian defence services. Foodgrain production is estimated to be over ..