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Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024

February 6, 2024

The central government has introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024 to prevent the use of unfair means in public examinations. The bill, presented by Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, aims to curb paper leaks and cheating ..

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International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

February 6, 2024

The International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation is observed on 6 February. The day seeks to raise awareness on ending the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM). Background Female genital mutilation (FGM) involves altering or injuring female ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 6, 2024

February 6, 2024

11. Lake Rotorua, recently seen in the news, is located in which country? [A] France[B] New Zealand[C] Australia[D] Russia Show Answer Correct Answer: B [New Zealand] Notes:New maps reveal a hidden hydrothermal system under Lake Rotorua, at a dormant volcano’s ..

Vyommitra to Precede India’s Gaganyaan Mission in 2024

February 5, 2024

India is planning for a manned space mission Gaganyaan in 2025. But before human astronauts launch, a space-bound “robot friend” named Vyommitra will fly to space later this year to test critical systems. This female humanoid robot is equipped to ..

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TOI-715b: NASA Discovers Potential Life-Sustaining ‘Super-Earth’

February 5, 2024

American space agency NASA has discovered a “super-Earth” planet, dubbed TOI-715 b, that could potentially support life. It is located 137 light-years away and was found by NASA’s planet-hunting Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) mission. The super-Earth is around one ..

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Kosovo’s Controversial Currency Ban Risks Renewed Ethnic Tensions

February 5, 2024

Recently, Kosovo has sparked new controversy by banning the Serbian dinar to assert financial control and normalize use of the euro. The ban has sparked concern from the European Union, United States, and Serbia. Background Serbia and Kosovo are two ..

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Law Commission Recommends Legal Reforms to Curb Property Damage during Protests

February 5, 2024

The Law Commission has proposed updates to laws aimed at addressing the issue of damage to public and private property during blockades and protests. The main thrust of these recommendations is to introduce stricter penalties for individuals or organizations causing ..

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PETA Challenges Traditional Buffalo, Bulbul Fights in Assam

February 5, 2024

Buffalo fighting has been a part of Magh Bihu celebrations in Assam for centuries. The fights are held in various parts of the state during the harvest festival, with the village of Ahatguri in Nagaon district being the most prominent ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 4-5, 2024

February 5, 2024

11. Wheat Blast, recently seen in the news, is a disease of wheat crop caused by which one of the following? [A] Fungus[B] Bacteria[C] Helminths[D] Virus Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Fungus] Notes:Researchers modeling future wheat blast spread predict a ..

What is the ‘Widow Year’ in China?

February 4, 2024

In Chinese culture, certain years are known as “Widow Years.” A Widow Year is a lunar year that does not contain the traditional solar term “Spring Commences” (Lichun), which marks the beginning of spring. The upcoming Year of the Dragon ..

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