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Samudra Prahari’s Visit to Thailand
On September 20, 2023, the Indian Coast Guard’s Pollution-Control Vessel ‘Samudra Prahari’ showcased its maritime proficiency during a comprehensive Pollution Response Table-Top exercise and demonstration at Khlong Toei Port in Bangkok, Thailand. This marked the culmination of the vessel’s four-day ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Mandatory Disclosure of Weekly Sugar Stocks
The Government of India has taken robust steps to maintain stable retail sugar prices across the country. To counter hoarding and speculation in the sugar market, the government has introduced a mandatory weekly stock disclosure system. Traders, wholesalers, retailers, big ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
TRAI Releases Recommendations on Low Power Small Range FM Radio Broadcasting
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has responded to a request from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) by issuing recommendations on “Issues related to Low Power Small Range FM Radio Broadcasting.” This move opens up exciting possibilities ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Indian Visa Services Suspended in Canada
In a recent development, Indian visa services in Canada have been temporarily suspended. This suspension has significant implications for Canadian nationals planning to visit India, encompassing tourists, business travelers, students, and family members of Indian citizens. The announcement of this ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: September 22, 2023
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for September 22, 2023 INDIA The Rajya Sabha passed the women’s reservation Bill unanimously. India suspends visa services in Canada until further notice. The Supreme Court refused to interfere with the Cauvery ..
Daily Current Affairs Quiz : September 22, 2023
11. Which state launched ‘Mobile Van Program’ to promote Natural Farming? [A] Assam[B] Himachal Pradesh[C] Arunachal Pradesh[D] Rajasthan Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Himachal Pradesh] Notes:The Himachal Pradesh Agriculture Department has introduced a ‘Mobile Van Program’ as part of the ..
ZSI Scientists Discover Pterygotrigla intermedica
Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered a new species of deep-water marine fish in Digha Mohana, West Bengal. Named Pterygotrigla intermedica, it shares similarities with species like Pterygotrigla hemisticta. This discovery marks the fourth species of ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
GCES Web Portal and Mobile App
The GCES portal and app are significant as they leverage technology to enhance the accuracy and timeliness of crop yield data, enabling better-informed agricultural decisions and policies. What are the key challenges addressed by the GCES Web Portal and Mobile ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Agumbe Loses Rainfall Crown to Other Karnataka Towns
Agumbe Rainforest Complex (ARC) in Karnataka, famed for its high rainfall, has seen a decline in its monsoon rainfall over the past two years, resulting in it losing its crown to lesser-known towns in Udupi district. What has been the ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
COVID-19 Pandemic Causes $2.6 Trillion Loss in Tourism Revenues
The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has released a report highlighting the severe economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global tourism industry. The report is titled “International Tourism Highlights, 2023 Edition – The Impact of COVID-19 on ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2023
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs