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10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | January 4th 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 – January 4th, 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 and… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – January 4th, 2022
PM pays tributes to Rani Velu Nachiyar on birth anniversary
What is the news? The Prime Minister has paid tributes to Rani Velu Nachiyar on her birth anniversary. Who was Rani Velu Nachiyar? Rani Velu Nachiyar is the 18th century queen from Sivagangai district in Tamil Nadu, who fought against British rule to recapture her kingdom. She was known as the first queen to fight… Continue reading PM pays tributes to Rani Velu Nachiyar on birth anniversary
Union Education Minister Launches NEAT 3.0 And AICTE Prescribed Technical Books
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is NEAT?3 What is NEAT 3.0?4 Why did the AICTE prescribe technical books in regional languages? What is the News? The Union Education Minister has launched National Educational Alliance for Technology(NEAT 3.0) and AICTE-prescribed technical books in regional languages. What is NEAT? The National Educational Alliance for Technology (NEAT)… Continue reading Union Education Minister Launches NEAT 3.0 And AICTE Prescribed Technical Books
Year End Review -2021- Ministry of Civil Aviation
What is the News? The Ministry of Civil Aviation has taken several steps in the Civil Aviation Sector. Several of these steps are: Regional Connectivity Scheme – Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (RCS-UDAN) Krishi UDAN Scheme Drone Rules,2021 Digital Sky Platform(DSP): It has been launched to regulate the entire gamut of activities pertaining to drone… Continue reading Year End Review -2021- Ministry of Civil Aviation
AT1 Bonds: Did RBI Change its mind on YES Banks AT1 Bonds?
What is the News? In March 2020, news emerged that the Reserve Bank of India’s(RBI) reconstruction plan for Yes Bank would involve the write-off of Rs 9,000 crore worth of AT-1 bonds. This decision is being contested in courts by the bondholders and mutual funds that have taken the AT-1 bonds. Read more: Green bonds… Continue reading AT1 Bonds: Did RBI Change its mind on YES Banks AT1 Bonds?
Space issues: China and Musk’s row in space
Contents1 What is the News?2 Why did China approach the UN?3 How does the UN help with space issues?4 Can such space incidents happen again? What is the News? Recently, China has said that its astronauts aboard the Tiangong Space Station had to take evasive measures to avoid a potential collision with two of SpaceX’s… Continue reading Space issues: China and Musk’s row in space
Why is the IMF trying to be an aid agency?
News: There are strong arguments for revamping the financial structure of the IMF. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) attempting to modify itself into an aid agency, instead of embracing its traditional role of helping troubled debtor countries. What is the issue with the IMF’s financial structure? Due to the absence of strict conditionality requirements, the vast… Continue reading Why is the IMF trying to be an aid agency?
Bioenergy crops create cooling effect on cultivated areas: Study
What is the news? According to a study, converting annual crops to perennial bioenergy crops can induce a cooling effect on the areas where they are cultivated. The study was undertaken to look at the biophysical climate effects of bioenergy crops to fully assess their role in climate mitigation. What are Bioenergy Crops? Bioenergy is… Continue reading Bioenergy crops create cooling effect on cultivated areas: Study
