Daily Current Affairs Quiz : January 12, 2023

41. ‘Kumarakom and Beypore’, which were selected under the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 Scheme, are located in which state? [A] Tamil Nadu[B] Kerala[C] Rajasthan[D] Haryana Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Kerala] Notes:Kumarakom in Kottayam and Beypore in Kozhikode from Kerala have ..

NASA spots Earth-sized, rocky Planet

NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) mission has discovered a second Earth-sized, rocky planet within the habitable zone of its star – the range of distances where liquid water could occur on a planet’s surface. The planet, named TOI 700 ..

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

National level Multi-state cooperative export society

Recently, the Indian government has approved the setting up and promotion of a National Level multi-state cooperative export society. The decision was made during a meeting of the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The society will operate ..

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: January 12, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for January 12, 2023. INDIA The central government’s integrated food security scheme has been named as Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana (PMGKAY). Union cabinet approved the setting up of three new ..

Incentive scheme for promotion of RuPay Debit Cards

The Indian government has recently approved an incentive scheme worth Rs 2,600 crore to promote Rupay debit card and low-value BHIM-UPI transactions in the current financial year. The decision was made during a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic ..

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

World Bank’s Latest Report on Global Economic Prospects

The World Bank has released its latest report on Global Economic Prospects, outlining a slowdown in global growth due to a variety of factors including elevated inflation, higher interest rates, reduced investment, and disruptions caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. ..

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Henley Passport Index : India Ranks 85th on the Henley Passport Index

For frequent travelers, the strength of a passport can mean more access and mobility to foreign markets and economies. The latest Henley Passport Index, which ranks passports based on their power and mobility, has some good news for Indian passport ..

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana (PMGKAY)

Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana (PMGKAY) is an integrated food security scheme launched by the Central Government of India in January 2023. The scheme aims to provide free foodgrains to more than 80 crore poor people across the country. ..

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

UAE announces blanket ban on single-use plastic shopping bags

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced that it will enforce a blanket ban on single-use plastic shopping bags starting January 1, 2024. The decision, made by a ministerial resolution, prohibits the import, production, and circulation of single-use plastic shopping ..

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – January 4, 2023 [Mock Test]

41. Which of the following events happened before 1857 revolt? Revolt of Jungle Mahal Sambalpur Revolt Hareka movement Kuka Namdhari movement Select the correct answer using the codes given below: [A] Only 2[B] Only 1 & 2[C] Only 2, 3 ..