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Supreme Court Verdict on Demonetisation Case

January 2, 2023

The Supreme Court of India has upheld the 2016 decision of the Narendra Modi government to demonetize currency notes of INR 500 and INR 1,000 denominations. The decision, which was taken by a 4:1 majority of the Constitution Bench, stated ..

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Covid-19 Variant XBB.1.5 Emerges as a New Threat

January 2, 2023

The emergence of a new Covid-19 variant called XBB.1.5 has experts worried about the potential for a significant upsurge in cases globally. The first case of this new strain was found in India, and it has already caused concern due ..

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Bhima-Koregaon Battle Anniversary

January 2, 2023

The 205th anniversary of the Bhima-Koregaon battle was celebrated peacefully this year, with lakhs of Ambedkarites from across Maharashtra and the country gathering near the Ranstambh (victory pillar) in Perne village, Pune district. This year’s celebration was heavily guarded by ..

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New integrated Food Security Scheme

January 2, 2023

The Central Government of India recently announced the launch of a new integrated food security scheme, which will provide free food grains to 81.35 crore beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) for the year 2023. The Cabinet has ..

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India Assumes Chairmanship of Wassenaar Arrangement

January 2, 2023

The Wassenaar Arrangement (WA), a voluntary export control regime that monitors the transfer of conventional weapons and dual-use goods, has announced that India will assume the chairmanship of its plenary for the next year. The 26th annual plenary of the ..

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Six years of ‘Bharat Interface for Money’

January 2, 2023

On the 30th of December 2016, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, launched the Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM) payment app. Six years later, BHIM is still going strong, with a steadily increasing user base and a high volume ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : January 1-2, 2023

January 2, 2023

1. Which Union Ministry launched the ‘Prajjwala Challenge’? [A] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs[B] Ministry of Rural Development[C] Ministry of Home Affairs[D] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Rural Development] Notes:Ministry of ..

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: January 2, 2023.

January 2, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for January 2, 2023. INDIA International Year of Millets (IYM) 2023 begins with Activities by Central Ministries, State Governments and Indian Embassies. India has asked Pakistan to release and repatriate 631 Indian ..

Dexa: BCCI’s new selection criteria for Indian players

January 2, 2023

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on January 1st that the Dexa bone density test will be mandatory for Indian players to be selected for the national team. The Yo-Yo Test will also return as part ..

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Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – December 27, 2022 [Mock Test]

January 1, 2023

1. Which of the following is not correct about Philippines? [A] Luzon, Visayas and Senkaku Islands are located in the Philippines.[B] The highest mountain in the Philippines is Mount Apo.[C] The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.[D] Mayon ..