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National Urban Technology Mission for Municipal Services and ULBs

January 16, 2023

The Centre is set to launch a five-year National Urban Technology Mission, which will infuse technological innovations in municipal services and infrastructure of 4,500 urban local bodies in the country. The mission, to be spearheaded by the ministry of housing ..

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Oxfam’s “Survival of the Richest” Report

January 16, 2023

According to a new study by Oxfam International, the richest 1% of people in India now own more than 40% of the country’s total wealth, while the bottom half of the population together share just 3% of wealth. The study, ..

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Davos 2023: World Economic Forum

January 16, 2023

The World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting is set to begin in Davos on Monday, January 16, bringing together world leaders to discuss pressing issues such as the Russia-Ukraine war, global inflation, and climate change. The theme for this year’s meeting ..

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Skyhawk: India’s first 5G enabled drone

January 16, 2023

Startup firm IG Drones, which was born out of Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT) campus in Odisha’s Sambalpur has developed a 5G-enabled drone that is capable of vertical take-off and landing. The drone, named Skyhawk, can be used ..

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What is ‘Saharsh’ Initiative of Tripura?

January 16, 2023

Tripura government has launched a special education programme called ‘Saharsh’ in an effort to encourage social and emotional learning. The initiative was launched on a pilot basis in August last year in 40 schools in the state, and from January ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: January 15-16, 2023.

January 16, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for January 15-16, 2023. INDIA Festivals of Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu and Pongal were celebrated in different parts of the country. Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express train runs from today. G20: Two-day ‘Think-20’ ..

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – January 7, 2023 [Mock Test]

January 15, 2023

1. Which of the following countries are members of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)? Ghana Sierra Leone Togo Mali Benin Mauritania Select the correct answer using the codes given below: [A] Only 1, 3, 4 & 6[B] Only ..

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : January 14, 2023

January 14, 2023

1. Road Transport and Highways Ministry observes Road Safety Week in which month? [A] November[B] December[C] January[D] February Show Answer Correct Answer: C [January] Notes:Union Road Transport and Highways Ministry observes Road Safety Week from 11th to 17th of January. ..

Peru Crisis: Protests Turn Deadly

January 14, 2023

Peru is currently facing its worst outbreak of violence in over 20 years, as clashes between security forces and protesters have left at least 40 people dead. The protests, which began in December 2022, have been sparked by calls for ..

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Europe’s Largest Deposit of Rare Earths Discovered in Sweden

January 14, 2023

Europe’s largest deposit of rare earths, which are used in everything from mobile phones to missiles, has been found in Sweden. The discovery is being hailed as a way to reduce the European Union’s (EU) dependence on China, which currently ..

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