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India to allow NRIs to Use UPI

January 18, 2023

The National Payments Corp. of India (NPCI) has made a significant move that allows Indians abroad to use the fast payments network Unified Payments Interface (UPI) as long as their domestic bank accounts are linked to their foreign mobile numbers. ..

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Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution: What is C4IR Telangana?

January 18, 2023

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has announced the establishment of a Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR Telangana) in Hyderabad. It will focus on healthcare and life sciences, with the goal of accelerating product development and delivery innovation within ..

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What is the Giving to Amplify Earth Action (GAEA) Initiative?

January 18, 2023

The World Economic Forum, in partnership with over 45 organizations, has launched the Giving to Amplify Earth Action (GAEA) initiative. The goal of GAEA is to fund and grow new and existing public, private, and philanthropic partnerships (PPPPs) to unlock ..

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India and Russia Joint Venture starts production of Kalashnikov AK-203

January 18, 2023

The Indo-Russian joint venture for the manufacturing of Kalashnikov AK-203 assault rifles is a testament to the strong partnership relations between the two countries. The move to manufacture these rifles in India through a joint venture not only lends greater ..

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Who is Abdul Rehman Makki?

January 18, 2023

Abdul Rehman Makki is a Pakistan-based terrorist who was recently listed as a global terrorist by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) under its ISIL (Daesh) and Al-Qaeda Sanctions Committee. He has been sanctioned based on his links to the ..

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Renowned IPS Officer Pankaj Kumar Singh appointed as the Deputy National Security Adviser

January 18, 2023

Retired director general of the Border Security Force (BSF), Shri Pankaj Kumar Singh, was recently appointed as the Deputy National Security Adviser in National Security Council Secretariat for a period of two years. Singh, a 1988-batch IPS officer of the ..

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Banking, Finance & Economy Current Affairs Quiz -January 17, 2023

January 17, 2023

1. According to ICRA, gross bond issuances by Indian banks reached a record of Rs. how many crores in the first nine months (April to December) of the fiscal year 2022-23? [A] 70,000 crore[B] 90,000 crore[C] 95,000 crore[D] 91,500 crore ..

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – January 8-9, 2023 [Mock Test]

January 17, 2023

1. Consider the following statements: Songi Mask dance is a folk dance of Uttarakhand. It is usually performed on the full moon day of Chaitra month. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [A] Only 1[B] Only 2[C] Both ..

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – January 10, 2023 [Mock Test]

January 17, 2023

1. Consider the following statements: Songi Mask dance is a folk dance of Uttarakhand. It is usually performed on the full moon day of Chaitra month. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [A] Only 1[B] Only 2[C] Both ..

“RRR” Takes the Critics’ Choice Awards

January 17, 2023

SS Rajamouli’s RRR, an Indian film directed by SS Rajamouli and featuring Jr NTR and Ram Charan in lead roles, took home two awards at the 28th Annual Critics’ Choice Award held on Sunday in Los Angeles. The film won ..

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