Daily Current Affairs Quiz: January 23, 2024

1. What is the primary objective of the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Programme, which has recently been in the news? [A] Promoting renewable energy sources[B] Green hydrogen production[C] Supporting nuclear energy initiatives[D] Advancing carbon capture technologies Show ..

11th Edition of India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Military Exercise ‘Khanjar’

The 11th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan joint military exercise, ‘Khanjar’, commenced on January 22 in Himachal Pradesh. The two-week long exercise aims to boost defence cooperation and exchange expertise on counterterrorism operations. What is the Khanjar exercise? Khanjar is an ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently announced the ‘Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana’, a new government scheme to promote rooftop solar power systems. This scheme aims to boost India’s renewable energy goals and reduce electricity bills for households. What is the scheme ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

UPSC Current Affairs – January 20-22, 2024

Global Spread of Ramayana GS-1-Indian Culture Facts for Pre & Mains:  The Ramayana, originally a Sanskrit epic, has been popular in India for millennia and has spread globally through various forms such as folk theatre and puppet shows. Historically, the ..

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: January 21-22, 2024

1. Which Union Ministry is associated with Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO), which has recently been in the news? [A] Ministry of Corporate Affairs[B] Ministry of Defence[C] Ministry of Finance[D] Ministry of Commerce & Industry Show Answer Correct Answer: A ..

2023 State of Teachers, Teaching and Teacher Education Report

The 2023 State of Teachers, Teaching and Teacher Education Report surveyed 8 states through questionnaires for over 6,000 teachers, principals, teacher colleges and analyzed government data on teachers. Inadequate Teacher Qualifications Despite certification requirements, only 46% of primary teachers possessed ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Ayodhya Ram Temple’s Solar-Powered “Surya Tilak” for Ram Lalla

As per plans, every year on Ram Navami marking Lord Ram’s birth, the Ram Lalla deity in Ayodhya’s new Ram Mandir will receive a “Surya Tilak” – sunlight focused onto Ram Lalla’s forehead for 6 minutes at noon through an ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Ayodhya’s Enduring Ties to Korean Queen Heo

For the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22nd, the temple Trust has invited representatives from over 50 nations, including Kim Chil-su from South Korea, who belongs to the descended royal lineage of Queen Heo (also ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

“Ram Rajya” Ideal Revived for New Ayodhya Era

As PM Modi prepares to inaugurate Ayodhya’s new Ram temple in 4 the phase “Ram Rajya” has reemerged in political discourse regarding the ideal qualities of Indian democracy originally inspired by Lord Ram’s reign and woven into the Constitution. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Nagara Style Defines Ayodhya’s Ram Temple Design

The Nagara temple building style emerged around the 5th century CE in northern India during the late Gupta period, as a counterpart to the Dravida style of southern India developing concurrently. Debates Around Defining a “Style” Scholars debate whether Nagara ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs