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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : October 12, 2023

October 12, 2023

11. Which organisation releases forecast on global merchandise trade growth? [A] UNCTAD[B] WTO[C] WEF[D] IMF Show Answer Correct Answer: B [WTO] Notes:The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has scaled down global merchandise trade growth forecast to 0.8 %. The projection is ..

Lek Ladki Yojana and Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana

October 11, 2023

The Maharashtra government has given the green light to two significant welfare schemes aimed at benefiting its citizens. These schemes, designed to support families with annual incomes up to Rs one lakh and farmers across the state, are set to ..

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Microplastics in Clouds Hanging Atop Mount Fuji and Mount Oyama

October 11, 2023

The ingestion and inhalation of microplastics by both humans and animals have raised concerns. These particles have been found in human organs, including the lungs, brains, hearts, blood, placentas, and feces. While their toxicity is still under investigation, studies on ..

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Bharat NCX 2023

October 11, 2023

The second edition of the National Cyber Security Exercise, known as ‘Bharat NCX 2023,’ has commenced as a hybrid exercise over a 12-day period starting from October 9. This crucial program is conducted by the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) ..

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Assam’s 1000-Km “High-Speed Economic Corridor” Road Project

October 11, 2023

In its weekly cabinet meeting, the Assam government has given the green light for a major infrastructure project, the construction of a 1000-kilometer “High-Speed Economic Corridor” road. This ambitious project, with an estimated cost of Rs 3,000 crore, will play ..

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Parker Solar Probe’s New Speed Record

October 11, 2023

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has achieved a remarkable feat, becoming the fastest human-made object in history. During its 17th orbit around the sun, the probe reached a staggering speed of 635,266 kilometers (394,736 miles) per hour, surpassing its own record ..

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Potential for Deadly Heat Waves in India and Pakistan with 2-Degree Global Temperature Rise

October 11, 2023

New research has unveiled a dire forecast, indicating that over 2 billion people across India, Pakistan, and some of the world’s largest cities will face intolerable levels of heat within this century. The consequences will be particularly severe for megacities ..

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White Phosphorus Usage in Gaza

October 11, 2023

Amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, disturbing allegations have surfaced on social media, suggesting that the Israel Defense Force (IDF) is deploying banned white phosphorus bombs in the densely populated region. What Is White Phosphorous? White ..

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Habitat Rights Granted to Baiga Tribal Group

October 11, 2023

In the lead-up to the Assembly elections in Chhattisgarh, significant progress has been made in recognizing habitat rights for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in the state. The Baiga PVTG has become the second group to receive habitat rights, following ..

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SC to Hear Petitions Challenging Electoral Bonds Scheme

October 11, 2023

The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for October 31 to address petitions challenging India’s electoral bonds scheme. This scheme, introduced in the 2018 Union Budget, provides a method for anonymous donations to political parties. Two non-governmental organizations, Common Cause ..

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