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UAE announces blanket ban on single-use plastic shopping bags

January 12, 2023

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 ..

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

January 11, 2023

1. 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 ..

Banking, Finance & Economy Current Affairs Quiz – January 11, 2023

January 11, 2023

1. In Jammu, which manufacturer has introduced low-smoke Superior Kerosene Oil (SKO) for the Indian Army? [A] Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited[B] Steel Authority of India Limited[C] Oil and Natural Gas Corporation[D] Indian Oil Corporation Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Bharat ..

80th Golden Globe Awards

January 11, 2023

The 80th Golden Globe Awards were held on Wednesday in Beverly Hills, California. Due to the ongoing pandemic and recent revelations about the lack of diversity and alleged ethical lapses among the awards’ organizers, the gala did not have its ..

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Astro Night Sky Tourism at Kartvyapath

January 11, 2023

Astro tourism in India is set to take off with the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM) in association with Nehru Memorial Museum & Library (NMML) organizing a sky gazing event at India Gate Lawns, Kartavya Path, Delhi. The event ..

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“Observing Road Safety Week: A National Effort for Safer Roads”

January 11, 2023

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, is observing the Road Safety Week from January 11th to 17th, 2023, as part of the “Swachhata Pakhwada” initiative. The week-long observance aims to propagate the cause of safer roads ..

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26th National Youth Festival: Empowering the Youth of India

January 11, 2023

The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, in collaboration with the Government of Karnataka, is organizing the 26th National Youth Festival from January 12th to 16th in Hubballi-Dharwad, Karnataka. The theme of this year’s festival is “Viksit Yuva Viksit ..

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India Conducts Successful Test Launch of Prithvi-II Ballistic Missile

January 11, 2023

India successfully carried out a test launch of the tactical ballistic missile Prithvi-II from a test range off the Odisha coast on January 10. The missile successfully struck its target with “high accuracy”, according to the Defence Ministry. The test ..

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Madhya Pradesh Global Investors Summit

January 11, 2023

On January 11, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the 7th edition of ‘Invest Madhya Pradesh-Global Investors Summit’, a flagship event of the Madhya Pradesh state government. The theme of the two-day summit is ‘Madhya Pradesh-The Future Ready State’, ..

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BharatPe Gets Nod for ePayment Aggregator Licence

January 11, 2023

Fintech unicorn BharatPe recently announced that it has received in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a Payment Aggregator. The approval was granted to the company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Resilient Innovations Private Ltd. This comes as ..

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