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Supreme Court on IT relief of Sikkimese women

January 14, 2023

The Supreme Court of India has recently ruled that the exclusion of Sikkimese women who marry non-Sikkimese men after April 1, 2008 from exemptions under the Income Tax Act is unconstitutional and amounts to gender discrimination. The court, in its ..

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“Soul of Steel” High-Altitude Endurance Challenge to be launched in India

January 14, 2023

In an effort to test one’s high-altitude endurance, a new challenge called “Soul of Steel” will be launched in India. Spearheaded by venture CLAW Global, which is run by veterans and supported by the Indian Army, the challenge will take ..

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Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train – Update (January, 2023)

January 14, 2023

Indian Railways has announced that it will be running its Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train on a route connecting pilgrimage sites of Ayodhya in India and Janakpur in Nepal next month. The initiative is aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and promoting ..

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Makar Sankranti Festival

January 14, 2023

Makar Sankranti is an important festival that marks the day the sun transits into Makara Rashi or Capricorn zodiac. As per the solar calendar, it falls on 14 January every year. The festival also marks the end of winter and ..

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Rural Health Statistics Report 2021-22: Key Findings and Implications

January 14, 2023

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has recently released the Rural Health Statistics Report 2021-22, providing a comprehensive overview of the state of rural healthcare infrastructure and human resources in India. This report is an annual publication by ..

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2022 : World’s Fifth-Warmest on Record

January 14, 2023

The world’s average global temperature is now 1.1C to 1.2C higher than in pre-industrial times, according to U.S. scientists. Last year was the joint fifth-warmest on record, and the last nine years were the nine warmest since pre-industrial times. This ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: January 14, 2023

January 14, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for January 14, 2023. INDIA Prime Minister Modi flags off world’s longest river cruise from Varanasi to Dibrugarh. Makar Sankranti festival is being observed across the country. TRAI releases Consultation Paper on ..

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – January 6, 2023 [Mock Test]

January 13, 2023

41. Who among the following has won the Nobel prize in physiology for the discovery on human receptors responsible for our ability to sense temperature and touch? [A] Svante Pabbo[B] David Julius[C] Charles Rice[D] William Kaelin Show Answer Correct Answer: ..

Banking, Finance & Economy Current Affairs Quiz – January 13, 2023

January 13, 2023

41. The World Bank forecasts that India’s economic growth would decelerate to what percentage in FY23? [A] 6.9%[B] 6.8%[C] 6.7%[D] 6.6% Show Answer Correct Answer: A [6.9%] Notes:India’s growth is expected to slow to 6.9 percent in Financial Year 2023, ..

Garuda Aerospace and Union Bank Collaborate to Boost Agriculture with Drones

January 13, 2023

1. Who has Chennai’s drone startup Garuda Aerospace partnered with? Answer: Garuda Aerospace has partnered with the Union Bank of India. 2. How many Garuda Agri Kisan drones have received a loan under the Kisan Pushpak Scheme? Answer: 150 Garuda ..

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