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Centre inaugurated world’s 2nd-largest refurbished National Gene Bank

Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated the world’s second-largest refurbished National Gene Bank at the National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 The Gene Bank was established in 1996 to preserve the seeds of Plant Genetic Resources for future generations. It has the capacity to preserve about ten […]

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Government sanctioned 1.13 crore houses under PMAY-U

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has approved proposals for the construction of 16 thousand 488 houses at the 55th meeting of the Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U). Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 The houses are proposed to be constructed under Beneficiary-Led Construction (BLC) and Affordable Housing in

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UNSC called for establishment of new representative govt in Afghanistan

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) recently called for an immediate cessation of all hostilities and the establishment of a new government in Afghanistan that is united, inclusive, and representative. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 UNSC is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations charged with ensuring international peace and security, recommending

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Indian Bank launched a MSME mentoring Programme in West Bengal

Indian Bank recently launched its flagship Business Mentoring Programme ”MSME Prerana” in West Bengal. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 MSME Prerana is a unique and innovative business mentoring programme in collaboration with Poornatha and Co. to empower MSME entrepreneurs in driving business more efficiently by optimizing value and capacity. Indian Bank, with 598 branches in

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Ladakh will host country’s first Himalayan Film Festival

The union territory of Ladakh will host the first edition of The Himalayan Film Festival 2021 (THFF) from September 24 to 28 in Leh capital city. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 The five-day festival also aims to create an interactive and exposure platform to promote aspiring local filmmakers and to showcase Ladakh as an attractive

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 16 August 2021 – Gkseries

Daily Current Affairs Quiz 16 August 2021 are very important for Competitive Exams like SSC, Railway, RRB, Banking, IBPS, PSC, UPSC etc. We gkseries team compose these Current Affairs Quiz from Newspapers like The Hindu and other competitive magazines.

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What are Incels, recently seen in news?

What are Incels, recently seen in news? A. A largely online community of Men B. A largely online community of Women C. A largely online community of Terrorist D. A largely online community of Environmentalist Explanation: The ‘incel’ movement, a dangerous online subculture comprising men who identify as ‘involuntary celibates’ and regularly express deeply misogynistic

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When the Indian national flag was adopted?

When the Indian national flag was adopted? A. January 1, 1947 B. July 22, 1947 C. August 15, 1947 D. January 26, 1950 Explanation: The Indian flag was adopted in its present form during a meeting of the Constituent Assembly held on July 22, 1947. The first national flag, which consisted of three horizontal stripes

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How many ‘Vande Bharat’ trains will connect different parts of the country in 75 weeks?

How many ‘Vande Bharat’ trains will connect different parts of the country in 75 weeks? A. 10 B. 35 C. 50 D. 75 Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that 75 ‘Vande Bharat’ trains will connect different parts of the country in 75 weeks to mark the ongoing ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’. Vande Bharat— the

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Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary is a human-made freshwater wetland located in which of the following state?

Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary is a human-made freshwater wetland located in which of the following state? A. Assam B. Bihar C. Haryana D. Odisha Explanation: Four more sites – two each from Haryana and Gujarat – were recognised as wetlands of international importance under the Ramsar Convention. Sultanpur National Park in Gurgaon and Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary

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