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India’s Assurances to IMF backing Sri Lanka

January 19, 2023

India sends financing assurances to IMF to back Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring program. Sri Lanka’s three largest bilateral lenders are China, Japan, and India. India’s backing is a critical step for Sri Lanka to receive a $2.9 billion package from ..

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The Annual Status of Education Report

January 19, 2023

The overall enrolment figures increased from 97.2% in 2018 to 98.4% in 2022,Despite school closures during the pandemic. The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2022, released by the NGO Pratham, records the impact of school closures in 2020 and ..

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SEBI Proposes Blocking of Funds Facility

January 19, 2023

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) releases consultation paper proposing to introduce a blocking of funds facility for trading in secondary markets. Aimed at protecting investors’ money from misuse and default by stock brokers. SEBI seeks comments from market ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: January 18-19, 2023

January 19, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for January 18-19, 2023. INDIA Annual Status of Education Report (ASER 2022) survey was released by Pratham Foundation; flags widening learning gaps. Network Planning Group (NPG) constituted under the PM GatiShakti National ..

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : January 18-19, 2023

January 19, 2023

1. What is the name of the world’s longest river cruise, which was flagged off by the Prime Minister? [A] MV Ganga Vilas[B] MV Bharat Vilas[C] MV Gangayaan[D] MV Uttarayaan Show Answer Correct Answer: A [MV Ganga Vilas] Notes:Prime Minister ..

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – January 11, 2023 [Mock Test]

January 18, 2023

1. With respect to the Inter-State River Water Dispute Act, 1956, which of the following statements is/are correct? President of India can setup a Water Disputes Tribunal. The tribunal must decide on the dispute within 1 year. All decisions of ..

United States Sri Lanka CARAT or MAREX-2023

January 18, 2023

Sri Lanka and the United States are to conduct week-long joint military exercises in January 2023 to prepare for disaster relief and maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific, amid China’s increasing military manoeuvres in the strategic region. The exercise, named ..

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Laxman Rawat Clinches NSCI Snooker Open Crown

January 18, 2023

Laxman Rawat of PSPB emerged victorious in the ‘Baulkline’ NSCI All India Snooker Open, beating fellow PSPB challenger Aditya Mehta 9-6 in a best-of-17-frame final. This was a sweet victory for Rawat, who had finished as the runner-up in the ..

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Single Largest All-Women Platoon Of Peacekeepers  deployed in UN Peacekeeping Mission in Abyei

January 18, 2023

Recently, the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) welcomed the deployment of the single largest all-women platoon of peacekeepers from India. The all-women platoon will join forces serving in Abyei, reaffirming India’s continued commitment to the implementation UN ..

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Banking, Finance & Economy Current Affairs Quiz – January 18, 2023

January 18, 2023

1. According to the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), what types of bank accounts are currently eligible for UPI transactions? [A] Savings accounts[B] Checking accounts[C] Non-Resident External (NRE) and Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) accounts linked to foreign mobile numbers[D] Corporate ..