Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – November 22-23, 2022 [Mock Test]

1. Consider the following statements: A bulk drug is the key ingredient of a drug. Paracetamol is a bulk drug. Bulk Drug Park scheme was launched in 2020 by the Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, with the aim to develop 3 mega BDPs and ..

Decline in Maternal Mortality Ratio in 2018-20

The Registrar General of India released a special bulletin on Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR). It revealed that India achieved a significant milestone by reaching the National health policy (NHP) target for MMR. What is MMR? The maternal mortality ratio (MMR) ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

India: Mother of Democracy

The book titled “India: Mother of Democracy” was released by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan recently. About the book The book “India: the mother of democracy” aims to showcase the democratic ethos of India since the ancient times. It was ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

West Bengal’s ‘Graded Response Action Plan’

The state government of West Bengal announced ‘Graded Response Action Plan’ (GRAP) after Kolkata’s air quality worsened significantly during the last week of November. About West Bengal’s GRAP ‘Graded Response Action Plan’ (GRAP) aims to combat increasing air pollution in ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: December 2, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for December 2, 2022 INDIA – Nagaland: Hornbill Festival begins on statehood day, state created on Dec 1, 1963 – Armies of India and Singapore conduct Agni Warrior Exercise at Deolali (Maharashtra) ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : December 2, 2022

1. Which state has hired management consultancy McKinsey to achieve the target of doubling its GSDP? [A] Karnataka[B] Uttarakhand[C] Odisha[D] Telangana Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Uttarakhand] Notes:Uttarakhand has hired McKinsey, a global management consultancy, to help in achieving the ..

World Bank Migration and Development Brief

The World Bank recently released its 37th Migration and Development Brief 2022 titled ‘Remittances Brave Global Headwinds, Special Focus: Climate Migration’. What are the key findings of the report? Remittances to low and middle income countries increased by nearly 5 ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Kirit Parikh Committee on Gas Pricing

The Kirit Parikh panel recently submitted a report on gas pricing, recommending complete pricing freedom from January 1, 2026. What are the key recommendations of the panel? The committee recommended that India should have completely free and market-determined pricing of ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Banking, Finance & Economy Current Affairs Quiz -December 1, 2022

1. How many percentage points lower does S&P’s prediction for India’s GDP growth arrive out to in 2022-23? [A] 4%[B] 5%[C] 6%[D] 7% Show Answer Correct Answer: D [7%] Notes:Standard & Poor (S&P) Global Ratings in a report released on ..

Merger of Air India and Vistara

Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have agreed to merge Air India and Vistara to create India’s second-biggest carrier. Why is this merger significant? The Singapore Airlines (SIA) will get 25.1 per cent stake in the merged entity at an ..

Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs