Youth Perception of Key Challenges and Career Aspirations in India

A report by Lokniti-CSDS reveals that a substantial number of Indian youth between 15 and 34 years old view unemployment as the most significant issue in the country (36%). The study, conducted across 18 states with 9,316 respondents, highlights how ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Canalisation of Rivers

The state of Punjab has recently faced significant flooding due to intense rainfall and dam releases. The region’s rivers, including Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi, along with rivulets and seasonal streams, contribute to its water network. Experts advocate for effective regulation ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Demon Particle

A groundbreaking discovery of a unique ‘demon particle’ with potential implications for superconductors has been made by researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The particle, first predicted by physicist David Pines nearly 70 years ago, was identified within the ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

RBI Sets Guidelines for Penal Charges on Loan Defaults

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued guidelines to lenders, directing them to categorize penalties for borrower defaults as ‘penal charges’ rather than ‘penal interest.’ The RBI’s guidelines emphasize that these charges must be “reasonable” and proportional to the ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2023

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Kalka-Shimla Railway

The revered Kalka-Shimla Railway (KSR), over 120 years old and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has suffered extensive damage due to heavy monsoon rainfall in Himachal Pradesh. A critical section between Jutogh and Summer Hill stations has been washed away, ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2023

Category: Places in News Current Affairs

RBI Mandates Flexible Options for Personal Loan Borrowers

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed regulated entities, including banks and NBFCs, to provide personal loan borrowers the flexibility to switch from floating to fixed rate interest regimes at the time of interest rate resets. In a circular, ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2023

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

India’s First 3D-Printed Post Office

India has unveiled its first 3D-printed post office, inaugurated virtually by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in Bengaluru’s Cambridge Layout. The post office, built by Larsen & Toubro Limited in just 43 days, demonstrates the rapid advancement of 3D printing technology. ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : August 19, 2023

1. What is the Wholesale inflation recorded in India in July 2023? [A] (-)1.36%[B] (+)1.36%[C] (-)3.36%[D] (-)3.36% Show Answer Correct Answer: A [(-)1.36%] Notes:The wholesale price-based inflation remained in the negative territory for the fourth straight month in July at ..

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 19, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 19, 2023 INDIA Supreme Court refuses to stay the uploading of data collected in the recently concluded Bihar caste-based survey. After Chandrayaan-3 got separated from the propulsion module, it successfully ..

Army 2023: 9th International Military-Technical Forum

India, China, and Iran have established pavilions at the ongoing Army 2023, the 9th International Military-Technical Forum hosted by Russia. The Indian pavilion features stalls from the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and three Defense Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs). ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs