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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : September 5, 2023

September 5, 2023

41. Which Indian has won the 2023 Ramon Magsaysay award? [A] Ravi Kannan[B] Gautam Adani[C] Ghazal Alagh[D] Kailash Vidyarthi Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Ravi Kannan] Notes:Assam-based Oncologist Ravi Kannan has been named one of the four winners of the ..

“Education to Entrepreneurship” Partnership

September 5, 2023

In a significant step towards advancing India’s digital capabilities, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated a groundbreaking three-year partnership called “Education to Entrepreneurship: Empowering a generation of students, educators, and entrepreneurs.” The collaboration involves the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: September 5, 2023

September 5, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for September 5, 2023 INDIA The annual training exercise, Trishul, of the Western Air Command (WAC) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) has commenced. After Chandrayaan-3’s rover Pragyan, its lander- Vikram, has ..

New LED Lights Worsening Light Pollution

September 4, 2023

The rapid adoption of LED lighting in the United States, aimed at saving energy and reducing costs, is contributing to a growing crisis of light pollution. Government regulations mandating energy-efficient lighting have unintentionally exacerbated the problem. Recent research reveals that ..

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National Conference on KCC for Fisheries

September 4, 2023

Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, Shri Parshottam Rupala, will preside over a one-day “National Conference on KCC for Fisheries” on September 4, 2023, in Mumbai, Maharashtra. This event, jointly organized by the Department of Fisheries (DoF) and ..

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High-Level Committee Formed to Explore Simultaneous Elections in India

September 4, 2023

The Indian government has established a high-level committee, led by former President Ram Nath Kovind, to examine the feasibility of holding simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha, state legislative assemblies, municipalities, and panchayats across the country. The committee comprises members ..

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First Tranche of Loans for UIDF Projects Set to Disburse Soon

September 4, 2023

The initial batch of loans to support ongoing projects in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, as part of the Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF) introduced in the FY24 Budget, is expected to be disbursed shortly. These funds provide low-cost loans to ..

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Groundwater Depletion in India to Triple by 2080 due to Global Warming

September 4, 2023

A recent report reveals that India’s groundwater depletion rate is set to triple between 2041 and 2080 due to the impacts of global warming. Despite potential increases in precipitation, rising temperatures will lead to higher demand for underground water resources, ..

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Priest of Pacopampa Tomb

September 4, 2023

Archaeologists in northern Peru have uncovered a 3,000-year-old tomb believed to honor an elite religious leader from the Andean region. Known as the ‘Priest of Pacopampa,’ the tomb was found in a highland archaeological zone. The burial site, characterized by ..

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France Announces Ban on Disposable Vapes

September 4, 2023

In a bid to combat smoking and its associated health risks, France is set to implement a ban on disposable electronic cigarettes, commonly referred to as “puffs.” Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne unveiled the plan, which forms part of a larger ..

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