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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.
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Pollens?3 What are the factors responsible for the increase in pollen allergens in the atmosphere? 4 What are the measures to be taken to minimize pollen-related allergic diseases? What is the News? Indian scientists have recommended several measures for the prevention and control of pollen allergy. What are Pollens? Pollen… Continue reading Indian scientists propose multi-sectoral strategies for the prevention and control of pollen allergy
What is the News? The Supreme Court has struck down the 10.5% reservation provided to Vanniyars, a Most Backward Community(MBC) in Tamil Nadu, in government jobs and admission to educational institutions. Background The Tamil Nadu Assembly had passed a Special Reservation Act of 2021 that divided the existing 20% quota for the ‘Most Backward Classes/Denotified… Continue reading Supreme Court strikes down Tamil Nadu’s 10.5% Vanniyar quota
What is the News? The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is focused on promoting the area and production of Sunflower in the country. About Sunflower Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) is an important oilseed crop in India, popularly known as “Surajmukhi.” It is known as a sunflower as it follows the sun by day, always… Continue reading Government’s emphasis on promoting sunflower area and production in the country
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 – April 1st, 2022
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre(MRCC)?3 How is India helping Sri Lanka in its MRCC?4 What is the significance of the MRCC agreement between India and Sri Lanka? What is the News? India and Sri Lanka have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the Indian public sector Bharat Electronics… Continue reading Explained: Why India’s pact with Sri Lanka on a maritime rescue center is significant
What is the News? The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s(NASA) New Horizons probe has reported new findings of Pluto. The probe reported that icy lava flows have recently (no more than a billion years ago) covered substantial tracts of its surface. The findings drew particular attention to a mountainous feature named Wright Mons. What is… Continue reading Pluto: ‘Recent’ volcanism raises puzzle — how can such a cold body power eruptions?
What is the News? The Odisha Government has conducted the Annual Dolphin Census recently. The Census was carried out in Chilika lake, Rajnagar Mangrove wildlife division , Baleswar wildlife division, Bhadrak wildlife division, Puri wildlife division and Berhampur forest division. What are the key findings from the Annual Dolphin Census? The Dolphin population recorded along… Continue reading Annual Dolphin Census: Dip in Chilika lake’s dolphin population
What is the News? The 20th edition of the Bilateral Naval Exercise between Indian and French Navies – ‘VARUNA’ is being conducted in the Arabian Sea. What is Exercise Varuna? Type: Bilateral Naval Exercise Countries Involved: India and France. Started in: 1993. The exercise was named ‘VARUNA’ in 2001. Aim: To develop interoperability between the… Continue reading 20TH EDITION OF INDIA FRANCE NAVAL EXERCISE VARUNA – 2022
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Coastal Erosion?3 India’s Coastal Erosion4 What are the measures taken by the Government of India against Coastal Erosion? What is the News? The government has informed Rajya Sabha that about 33.6% of the Indian Coastline is under varying degrees of erosion. What is Coastal Erosion? Coastal erosion is… Continue reading Union Minister says about 33.6% of the coastline is under varying degree of erosion
