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10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | December 28th 2021
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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 – December 28th, 2021
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 and… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – December 28th, 2021
PM Modi talks about ‘Kaavi’ Art on Mann Ki Baat, stresses ancient art’s preservation
What is the news? During his Mann Ki Baat address, the Prime Minister spoke about a dying form of art known as Kaavi Art. He has urged people to work towards preserving such ancient forms in the country. What is Kaavi Art? Kaavi is a form of wall art found in Konkan region, especially in… Continue reading PM Modi talks about ‘Kaavi’ Art on Mann Ki Baat, stresses ancient art’s preservation
Healthy States, Progressive India: NITI Aayog Releases Fourth Edition of State Health Index
What is the News? NITI Aayog has released the fourth edition of the State Health Index for 2019–20 with the title “Healthy States, Progressive India”. What is the State Health Index? Developed by: NITI Aayog in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and the World Bank since 2017. Objective: To track… Continue reading Healthy States, Progressive India: NITI Aayog Releases Fourth Edition of State Health Index
Bangladesh may become India’s fourth largest export destination in FY22
What is the News? Bangladesh may become India’s fourth-largest export destination in the Financial year 2021-22. India’s Exports to Bangladesh During April-October 2021, India’s exports to Bangladesh grew 81% over the same period last year. This makes Bangladesh India’s fourth-largest export market behind the US, UAE and China. The major items exported to Bangladesh by… Continue reading Bangladesh may become India’s fourth largest export destination in FY22
New CAG report exposes wide gap between India’s groundwater management regulations & implementation
Contents1 What is the News?2 About the CAG Audit Report on Groundwater3 What are the key findings of the Audit Report?4 What are the suggestions given by the report? What is the News? Comptroller and Auditor General of India(CAG) has conducted a performance audit of groundwater management and regulation to analyse the extent of groundwater… Continue reading New CAG report exposes wide gap between India’s groundwater management regulations & implementation
Year End Review 2021 – Ministry of Power
What is the News? The Ministry of Power has launched several initiatives and has undertaken several reforms in the power sector. What are the reforms and initiatives implemented by the Ministry of Power? Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020 Renewable Purchase Obligation(RPO) Green Day Ahead Market (GDAM): It is a marketplace for trading of renewable… Continue reading Year End Review 2021 – Ministry of Power
Air pollution in parts of central-western India and north India increased during the pandemic in contrast to the general trend
Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Study3 What are the key findings of the study?4 Why did Ozone increase during the pandemic induced lockdown?5 What is the significance of this study? What is the News? According to a study, reduction in economic activities during the pandemic-related lockdown had resulted in a decrease in air… Continue reading Air pollution in parts of central-western India and north India increased during the pandemic in contrast to the general trend
National Book Trust announces of 75 Selected Authors under the PM- YUVA Mentorship Scheme
What is the news? National Book Trust, India under Ministry of Education has announced the results of the All-India Contest organized on the Theme ‘National Movement of India’ under the PM-YUVA Mentorship Scheme. What is the PM-YUVA Mentorship Scheme? Aim: To create a pool of authors below the age of 30 years who are ready… Continue reading National Book Trust announces of 75 Selected Authors under the PM- YUVA Mentorship Scheme
