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Operation Dost

February 9, 2023

Turkey was hit by a 7.8 Ritcher earthquake recently. The earthquake caused severe damage to the people and was catastrophic. To help the people of Turkey, India launched Operation Dost. Dost in Hindi means friend. Turkey welcomed India’s moves. The ..

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ASI Keeladi Report: Sangam Age pushed to 800 BCE

February 9, 2023

Keeladi is a hamlet located near Madurai city in Tamil Nadu. It is along the banks of River Vaigai. The ASI started its excavations in Keeladi in 2014. Evidence was found that the civilization at Keeladi, that is, the Sangam ..

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QR Code-based Coin Vending Machine

February 9, 2023

The machine was launched by the Reserve Bank of India. The apex bank finalized its decision of launching the machine during its recently held MPC meeting. The QR code is being introduced as fake currency notes are increasing in coin ..

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Digital Payments Utsav

February 9, 2023

The Digital Payments Utsav is to be launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. The main objective of the event is to create awareness of digital payments. It is being conducted on the sidelines of the G20 meeting. ..

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Proposed Kalaignar Pen Monument

February 9, 2023

The Tamil Nadu Government is planning to build a memorial for the late DMK leader and former CM of TN M Karunanidhi. People of TN call him Kailaignar for his love towards knowledge and his Tamil literature skills. The planned ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: February 9, 2023.

February 9, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for February 9, 2023. INDIA Centre says all contact-tracing data collected via the Aarogya Setu mobile application has been deleted. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen wearing a jacket made from recycled ..

Joe Acaba selected as NASA’s Chief Astronaut

February 9, 2023

In December 2022, the deputy chief of NASA Drew Feustel became the chief. However, his services recently ended and he was succeeded by the new chief Joe Acaba. The chief of NASA manages the resources of the organization, creates assignments, ..

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What is CAR T-Cell Therapy?

February 9, 2023

Researchers recently found that CAR T-Cell therapy is a good cure for Ovarian cancer. The therapy was tested on mice and found to be effective. Immuno suppressive nature of cancer cells in the ovary was a major hurdle for scientists. ..

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Banking, Finance & Economy Current Affairs Quiz -February 8,2023

February 8, 2023

1. Which nation and the European Union (EU) announced the creation of three working groups as part of the “Trade and Technology Council”? [A] UAE[B] Pakistan[C] China[D] India Show Answer Correct Answer: D [India] Notes:India and the European Union (EU) ..

TN ‘Pudumai Penn’ Scholarship Scheme

February 8, 2023

The Scheme was launched by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin in 2022. The scheme will pay thousands of rupees to government school students. Beneficiaries of the scheme are students studying in Class V to Class XII. Only girl ..

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