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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: January 9, 2024

January 9, 2024

1. On which date, the ‘Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas’ observed in India? [A] January 1[B] January 9[C] January 14[D] January 21 Show Answer Correct Answer: B [January 9] Notes:Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas is celebrated on January 9th every year to mark the ..

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: January 7-8, 2024

January 9, 2024

1. Sukanta Majumdar, who is one of the recipients of the Sansad Ratna Awards, belong to which political party? [A] Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)[B] Shiv Sena[C] Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)[D] Indian National Congress Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Bharatiya Janata ..

Tropical Cyclone Waves on the Rise

January 9, 2024

A new study published on January 3, 2024 in the journal Nature Communications has found that ocean surface waves brought on by tropical cyclones have been increasing over time. Both the maximum height and footprint area of these waves grew ..

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UPSC Current Affairs – January 7-8, 2024

January 8, 2024

Lakshadweep’s Unique Culture GS-1-Indian Society Facts for Pre & Mains:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Lakshadweep has brought national attention to the islands. Lakshadweep is culturally unique with a blend of Malayalam, Arab, Tamil, and Kannada influences. The islands ..

India Notifies Updated Good Manufacturing Practices for Drug Makers

January 8, 2024

After recent incidents overseas allegedly linked to poor quality India-made drugs, India’s health ministry has notified enhanced Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines to govern quality control and production protocols for domestic pharmaceutical companies. Need to Align With Global Standards The ..

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First Advance Estimates of India’s GDP for 2023-24

January 8, 2024

The Indian government’s First Advance Estimates (FAE) for 2023-24 released on January 6th project the economy will expand 7.3% – faster than the 7.2% growth achieved in 2022-23 on the back of robust domestic demand. Timing and Significance of Estimates ..

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Footballing Colossus Mario Zagallo Passes Away

January 8, 2024

Mario Zagallo, the first ever footballer to win the FIFA World Cup trophy as both player and coach, passed away aged 92 in Brazil – the country whose fortunes in the beautiful game he transformed through genius and grit spanning ..

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IAF C-130 J Aircraft Makes Night Landing

January 8, 2024

In a display of niche operational capabilities, the Indian Air Force for the first-time successfully executed the technically challenging nighttime landing of a heavy C-130J aircraft at Kargil airport in the strategically located Ladakh region. Significance of the Transport Aircraft ..

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Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft Face New Blow Over Fuselage Damage Mid-Air

January 8, 2024

An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX-9 made an emergency landing on January 5th after a fuselage panel blew out mid-flight causing cabin depressurization and leaving a gaping hole in the aircraft body. DGCA Directs Checks on Indian MAX Fleet While ..

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Logged Forests and Rising Heat Driving Birds to Higher Elevations: Study

January 8, 2024

An IISc research investigating impacts of logging and climate change on biodiversity-rich tropical mountain forests has revealed intriguing ecological shifts. Analysis of insect-eating tropical bird data collected over 10 years showed logging is pushing smaller species to higher cooler elevations ..

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