Garrarnawun Bush Tomato

A new species of bush tomato, christened Garrarnawun bush tomato (Solanum scalarium), was discovered in Australia recently. About the genus Solanum Genus Solanum has around 1,400 accepted species that are distributed across the world. The species belonging to this genus ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: December 30, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for December30, 2022 INDIA Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay foundation stone and dedicate projects worth more than ₹7,800 crore to the nation in West Bengal. CDSCO has initiated a probe in ..

Delhi Government’s Solar Policy 2022

The Delhi government recently approved its draft Solar Policy 2022. What are the key features of Delhi’s Solar Policy 2022? The 2022 policy revises the installed capacity proposed by the 2016 policy from 2,000 MW to 6,000 MW by 2025 ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

TRAI Recommendations on “Renewal of Multi-System Operators (MSOs) Registration”

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recently issued its recommendations on the “Renewal of Multi-System Operators (MSOs) Registration”. Currently, the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994 does not have provisions for the renewal of the MSO registrations. What are ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Angul-Balram rail link

The 14 km-long Angul-Balram rail link was inaugurated recently. About Angul-Balram rail link The Angul-Balram rail link was constructed by the Mahanadi Coal Railway Limited (MCRL). It was constructed at a total cost of Rs.300 crore. This rail link is ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs

Stay Safe Online Campaign and G20 Digital Innovation Alliance

The “Stay Safe Online” campaign and the “G20 Digital Innovation Alliance” (G20 DIA) were launched recently as part of India’s G20 presidency. What is the “Stay Safe Online” campaign? The “Stay Safe Online” campaign” aims to raise awareness about the ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Official Government of India Calendar for 2023

Union Minister Shri Anurag Thakur has released the Official Government of India Calendar for the year 2023. About the Official Government of India Calendar for 2023 The official calendar for the year 2023 has a collection of 12 images that ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – December 24, 2022 [Mock Test]

1. Consider the following statements: 3rd Global Fintech Fest was organised by Ministry of Finance in Gujarat. The theme for Global Fintech Fest 2022 is: ‘Creating A Sustainable Financial World – Global | Inclusive | Green‘. Which of the statements given ..

Banking, Finance & Economy Current Affairs Quiz – December 29, 2022

1. According to the UK-based economics consulting company Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR), India would be the third-largest economy by which year? [A] 2037[B] 2035[C] 2030[D] 2040 Show Answer Correct Answer: A [2037] Notes:The United Kingdom-based economics consultancy ..

Proposal to Shift from “Minimum” to “Living” Wages

The Union Labour Ministry is currently mulling to shift from the “minimum wages” to “living wages” in a bid to bring more people from poverty in the country. What is a living wage? The term “living wage” is the theoretical ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs