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World Economic Forum Meet 2023!

January 17, 2023

The 53rd edition of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Kicks Off in Davos, Switzerland. The meeting will continue from January 15th to January 20th.The WEF meeting provides a platform for global leaders to share their insights on the prevalent economic ..

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India Create World Record!

January 17, 2023

the Indian cricket team achieved a historic victory over Sri Lanka in the third and final match of the series at the Greenfield Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. India defeated Sri Lanka by 317 runs, breaking New Zealand’s 15-year-old record for the ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : January 17, 2023

January 17, 2023

41. Vidisha, the first district for deployment of innovative 5G use cases, is located in which state? [A] Odisha[B] Madhya Pradesh[C] West Bengal[D] Assam Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh] Notes:Vidisha, an aspirational district of Madhya Pradesh became the ..

Kollam: India’s First Constitution Literate District

January 17, 2023

In a historic achievement, the Indian district of Kollam has become the country’s first constitution literate district. The announcement was made by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The district’s success is the result of a seven-month campaign launched by the ..

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Mexico Imposes One of the World’s Strictest Anti-Smoking Laws

January 17, 2023

Mexico has recently imposed one of the world’s strictest anti-tobacco laws, setting in force a total ban on smoking in public places, including hotels, beaches, and parks. The new law, which is part of the country’s General Law for Tobacco ..

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RBI’s Proposed “Expected Loss-Based Approach” for Provisioning by Banks

January 17, 2023

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently proposed a framework for the adoption of an expected loss-based approach for provisioning against loan loss by banks in India. Background Presently, banks in India are required to make loan loss provisions based ..

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National Aquifer Mapping and Management Programme

January 17, 2023

The National Aquifer Mapping and Management programme, which aims to identify aquifers and water availability, is set to be completed in one year, according to G. Asok Kumar, Director General of the National Mission for Clean Ganga, Union Ministry of ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: January 17, 2023

January 17, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for January 17, 2023. INDIA Excellence in Governance Awards for District Magistrates to be presented by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Odisha government initiates process to divest 49 per cent stake in ..

Banking, Finance & Economy Current Affairs Quiz -January 16, 2023

January 16, 2023

41. The Union Cabinet approved an incentive programme of how many crores to boost Rupay debit card and low-value BHIM-UPI (person-to-merchant) transactions in FY23? [A] Rs. 4,600-crore[B] Rs. 3,600-crore[C] Rs. 2,600-crore[D] Rs. 1,600-crore Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Rs. 2,600-crore] ..

CEA Disaster management plan for Power Sector

January 16, 2023

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released a disaster management plan (DMP) for the power sector, in order to evolve a proactive and integrated approach to strengthen disaster mitigation, preparedness, emergency response, and recovery efforts. The power sector is one ..

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