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Banking, Finance & Economy Current Affairs Quiz -January 9, 2023

January 9, 2023

41. In which state did Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurate the three-day “North East Krishi Kumbha-2023”? [A] Meghalaya[B] Arunachal Pradesh[C] Assam[D] Sikkim Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Meghalaya] Notes:Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ ..

Top-performing global airports List

January 9, 2023

The past year saw the return of travel in full force after the COVID-19 pandemic, with airlines and airports struggling to keep up with the sudden surge of passengers. However, despite these challenges, some airports and airlines worldwide excelled, according ..

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India is set to deploy female peacekeepers to the UN Mission in Abyei

January 9, 2023

India is set to deploy a platoon of female peacekeepers to the United Nations Interim Security Force in Abyei (UNISFA) on the border of Sudan and South Sudan on January 6. This marks the largest single unit of women peacekeepers ..

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Lecanemab Approved for Alzheimer’s Treatment

January 9, 2023

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved lecanemab, a monoclonal antibody developed by Eisai and Biogen, for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Lecanemab is the second drug to receive approval for the treatment of Alzheimer’s and the first ..

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Google- CCI Row- Update

January 9, 2023

Within days of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) denying Google’s request for a stay on the Competition Commission of India’s (CCI) ruling in the Android case, the tech giant filed an appeal with the Supreme Court (SC) against ..

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“UP Global City” Campaign Launched in Uttar Pradesh

January 9, 2023

The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a 100-day “UP Global City” campaign in advance of the Global Investors Summit and G20 summit. The campaign aims to bring urban areas in the state up to global standards, with a focus on ..

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IISER Ionic organic material to remove pollutants

January 9, 2023

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) in Pune, India have developed a unique molecular sponge-like material that can effectively clean polluted water. The material, called a macro/microporous ionic organic framework, is able to absorb and ..

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Indian Navy ‘SPRINT’ initiative

January 9, 2023

The Indian Navy has recently announced a collaboration with Sagar Defence Engineering Private Limited for the development of armed autonomous boat swarms as part of the “SPRINT” initiative. Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in July of last year, SPRINT ..

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International Kite Festival 2023

January 9, 2023

The International Kite Festival 2023 officially started on January 7th in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, with a theme centered around the G20 countries. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the event, which runs from January 8th to 14th and marks the first ..

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Odisha wins World Habitat Award 2023 for JAGA Mission

January 9, 2023

Odisha has been recognized by the United Nations-Habitat (UN-Habitat) for its efforts to empower the lives of slum dwellers and create a slum-free state in India through its 5T initiative, Jaga Mission. Jaga Mission According to an official statement, Jaga ..

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