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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.
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 – July 5th, 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “UN Ocean Conference: 198 countries adopt Lisbon Declaration” published in Down To Earth on 4th July 2022. What is the News? At the UN Ocean Conference 2022, all 198 members of the United Nations unanimously adopted the Lisbon Declaration on ocean conservation. What is the UN Ocean… Continue reading UN Ocean Conference: 198 countries adopt Lisbon Declaration
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | China’s new high-tech aircraft carrier Fujian and its advanced catapult system” published in The Hindu on 29th June 2022. What is the News? China has unveiled its first indigenous aircraft carrier, the new-generation Fujian (Type 003). With this, China now has the most number of… Continue reading Explained | China’s new high-tech aircraft carrier Fujian and its advanced catapult system
Source: The post is based on the article “PM launches year-long 125th birth anniversary celebration of legendary freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju in Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh” published in PIB on 4th July 2022. What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched the year-long 125th birth anniversary celebration of legendary freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju… Continue reading PM launches year-long 125th birth anniversary celebration of legendary freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju in Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh
Source: The post is based on the article “Home ministry amends FCRA rules; gives more time to declare funds” published in Hindustan Times on 3rd July 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs has amended certain provisions in the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) and its rules. What are the key amendments… Continue reading Home ministry amends FCRA rules; gives more time to declare funds
Source: This post is based on the article “The long-term hurdles to India’s export growth” published in Business Standard on 4th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS3 – Indian economy – Issues related to growth and development Relevance: India’s exports and related issues Context: In FY21-22, Indian merchandise exports jumped 43.18% year-on-year, going up from $291.81 billion… Continue reading The long-term hurdles to India’s export growth
Source: This post is based on the article “C Raja Mohan writes: With China’s expanding influence, Asia is also seeking to diversify its security partnerships” published in The Indian Express on 5th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS2 – International Relations Relevance: Impact of Chinese expansionism on Asia’s security relations News: One of the many interesting features… Continue reading C Raja Mohan writes: With China’s expanding influence, Asia is also seeking to diversify its security partnerships
What is the News? Chenkurinji Tree which was once abundant in the Aryankavu Pass in Kerala’s Kollam district has been fast receding from the area over the years. About Chenkurinji Chenkurinji (Gluta travancorica) is a species of plant in the family Anacardiaceae. It is endemic to the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve. The Shendurni wildlife sanctuary in… Continue reading Chenkurinji Tree: Saving Chenkurinji from climate change
What is the News? Researchers from the National Centre of Biological Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Bengaluru(NCBS-TIFR) have found a new pathway that regulates nitrate absorption in plants. How are Nitrates absorbed by roots? Nitrogen is one of the most important macronutrients needed for the development of a plant. It is a part of… Continue reading New pathway to regulate nitrate absorption in plants
