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10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz |June-27-2022
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We are posting the 10 PM current affairs quiz for today. Under our 10 PM current affairs quiz initiative, we are posting 10 MCQs sources from news articles, on a daily basis. MCQs in this initiative are sourced from PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, etc.
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 27th, 2022
Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 27th, 2022
Utricularia Furcellata: Rare plant species found in western Himalayan region for first time
What is the News? A very rare carnivorous plant species called Utricularia Furcellata has been found in the western Himalayan region for the first time. What is Utricularia Furcellata? It is a rare carnivorous plant species found in Uttarakhand’s Mandal valley, Chamoli district. This plant was last seen in the country in Meghalaya state in… Continue reading Utricularia Furcellata: Rare plant species found in western Himalayan region for first time
The Global Liveability Index 2022: These are the world’s ‘most’ and ‘least’ liveable cities
What is the News? The Global Liveability Index 2022 has been released. What is the Global Liveability Index? Published by: Economist Intelligence Unit(EIU) annually Aim: To quantify the challenges presented to an individual’s lifestyle in 173 cities. Categories: The index ranked the cities based on these categories: stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education and infrastructure.… Continue reading The Global Liveability Index 2022: These are the world’s ‘most’ and ‘least’ liveable cities
Union Minister takes part in the “2022 UN Ocean Conference” in Lisbon
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Ocean Conference 2022?3 What is the importance of Oceans?4 Sustainable Development Goal 14: Life Below Water What is the News? The Union Minister of Earth Sciences is participating in the “2022 UN Ocean Conference” in Lisbon, Portugal. What is the Ocean Conference 2022? Co-Hosted by: Governments of… Continue reading Union Minister takes part in the “2022 UN Ocean Conference” in Lisbon
Swachh Bharat Mission- Urban 2.0 launches Revised Swachh Certification Protocols to sustain Open Defecation Free Status across Urban India
What is the News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs(MoHUA) has launched Revised Swachh Certification Protocols for ODF, ODF+, ODF++ and Water+ certifications under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0. What is Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0? Launched by: Prime Minister in October 2022 Aim: To achieve “Garbage Free” status for all cities. Components of the Mission:… Continue reading Swachh Bharat Mission- Urban 2.0 launches Revised Swachh Certification Protocols to sustain Open Defecation Free Status across Urban India
National Monuments Authority observes Martyrdom Day of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur at Red Fort
What is the News? The National Monuments Authority has observed the Martyrdom Day of the great warrior Baba Banda Singh Bahadur at Red Fort in New Delhi. Who was Baba Banda Singh Bahadur? Baba Banda Singh Bahadur was a great Sikh warrior. Contributions: He was a commander of the Khalsa army who defeated the Mughals… Continue reading National Monuments Authority observes Martyrdom Day of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur at Red Fort
Explained | Can virtual servers bypass India’s VPN rules?
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Virtual Server?3 What are the advantages of a Virtual Server?4 What is Virtual Private Network(VPN)?5 What are the new rules released by CERT?6 Who all do these new rules apply to?7 What is the implication of these new rules?8 Is India the first country to regulate VPNs?… Continue reading Explained | Can virtual servers bypass India’s VPN rules?
EU Draft Nature Restoration Law: Halving pesticide use, dismantling dams: EU’s ambitious draft law to restore nature
What is the News? The European Commission(EC) has unveiled a draft “Nature Restoration Law” to restore nature and mitigate climate change on the European continent. What is the EU Draft Nature Restoration Law? Aim: To cover at least 20% of the EU’s land and sea areas by 2030 with nature restoration measures, and eventually extend… Continue reading EU Draft Nature Restoration Law: Halving pesticide use, dismantling dams: EU’s ambitious draft law to restore nature
