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Government Eases Rules for Senior Citizen’s Savings Scheme and PPF

November 11, 2023

The Indian government has introduced revised rules for various small savings schemes, including the Senior Citizen’s Savings Scheme and the Public Provident Fund (PPF), with the aim of making them more attractive to investors. These changes include extending the timeframe ..

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South Africa Paves the Way for Shared Parental Leave in Africa

November 11, 2023

South Africa has achieved a significant milestone in the realm of family and parental rights as it becomes the first country in Africa to introduce shared parental leave. This groundbreaking development was brought about by a recent high court ruling ..

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Indian and Bangladesh Navies Conduct Bilateral Exercises in the Bay of Bengal

November 11, 2023

The Indian and Bangladesh navies successfully conducted the 4th edition of bilateral exercises, Bongosagar-23, and the 5th edition of Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) in the northern Bay of Bengal from November 7 to 9. These joint exercises aimed to strengthen cooperation ..

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U.S. Air Force’s B-21 “Raider” Takes Its Maiden Flight

November 11, 2023

The U.S. Air Force’s highly anticipated B-21 “Raider” bomber, with its distinctive flying wing design, successfully completed its inaugural flight on a historic day at the Air Force’s Plant 42 in Palmdale, California. Developed by Northrop Grumman, the B-21 Raider ..

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Astronaut Frank Borman Passes Away

November 11, 2023

Frank Borman will forever be remembered as the commander of Apollo 8, the mission that circled the moon 10 times and laid the groundwork for the lunar landing that followed. Alongside his crewmates, James Lovell and William Anders, Borman embarked ..

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Chinese Scientists Create Monkey Chimera

November 11, 2023

Chinese scientists have achieved a significant milestone in the realm of genetic research by creating a monkey chimera with two sets of DNA. This experimental breakthrough could have far-reaching implications for medical research and the conservation of endangered species. The ..

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Digital Advertisement Policy, 2023

November 11, 2023

In a rapidly evolving media landscape, the Information and Broadcasting Ministry of India unveiled the ‘Digital Advertisement Policy, 2023,’ a significant move to harness the potential of digital media for government communication. This policy empowers the Central Bureau of Communication ..

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Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill 2023

November 11, 2023

On November 10, 2023, the Information & Broadcasting Ministry unveiled the draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023, signaling a significant step towards modernizing and regulating India’s broadcasting sector. This proposed legislation aims to replace outdated Acts, Rules, and Guidelines with ..

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Demand for Baler Machines

November 11, 2023

With the Supreme Court addressing the issue of farm fires, Punjab has seen a growing demand for a machine that can help manage stubble off-site, known as ex situ stubble management. Baler Machines: A Decade of Service ‘Baler’ machines have ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : November 11, 2023

November 11, 2023

1. “Building trust in science” is the theme of which special day celebrated on November 10? [A] World Education Day[B] World Science Day for Peace and Development[C] World Youth Development Day[D] World Students Day Show Answer Correct Answer: B [World ..