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Congo was named by Europeans. Congo’s dictator Mobuto later changed the name of the country and the river to Zaire with the objective of Africanising names of persons and spaces

Q. Congo was named by Europeans. Congo’s dictator Mobuto later changed the name of the country and the river to Zaire with the objective of Africanising names of persons and spaces. However, the name Zaire was a Portuguese alteration of Nzadi o Nzere, a local African term meaning ‘River that swallows Rivers’. Zaire was the […]

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The Indian Postal Department begins a huge initiative to celebrate Har Ghar Tiranga.

The Indian Postal Department begins a huge initiative to celebrate Har Ghar Tiranga: Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 2023 About Har Ghar Tiranga ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ is a campaign under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to encourage people to bring the Tiranga home and to hoist it to mark the 75th year of

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A person divided an amount of Rs. 100,000 into two parts and invested in two different schemes. In one he got 10% profit and in the other he got 12%

Q. A person divided an amount of Rs. 100,000 into two parts and invested in two different schemes. In one he got 10% profit and in the other he got 12%. If the profit percentages are interchanged with these investments he would have got Rs.120 less. Find the ratio between his investments in the two

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Patna High Court ordered to resume Caste Based Survey in Bihar

Patna High Court ordered to resume Caste Based Survey in Bihar: The Patna High Court ordered to resume the caste based survey in Bihar, which was first started by Patna DM Chandrashekhar himself in Ward 10, Phulwarisharif, Patna. Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 2023 What’s in News? Following the order of the Patna High Court,

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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launches ‘Amrit Brikshya Andolan’ app

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launches ‘Amrit Brikshya Andolan’ app: The Assam government has announced a big programme dubbed ‘Amrit Brikshya Andolan’ in order to increase forest cover and battle climate change. This ambitious project aims to plant 1 crore saplings in a single day in September, marking a crucial milestone in the state’s efforts

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A new book “How Prime Ministers Decide”, by veteran journalist Neerja Chowdhury released

A new book “How Prime Ministers Decide”, by veteran journalist Neerja Chowdhury released: A new book, titled How Prime Ministers Decide, by veteran journalist Neerja Chowdhury recalls the drama that led to Sonia’s announcement, prompted by Rahul’s “fear for his mother’s life”. According to a new book, former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had good relationships

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Under a certain legal system, prisoners are allowed to make one statement. If their statement turns out to be true then they are hanged

Q. Under a certain legal system, prisoners are allowed to make one statement. If their statement turns out to be true then they are hanged. If the statement turns out to be false then they are shot. One prisoner made a statement and the judge had no option but to set him free. Which one

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Beijing Faces Historic Flooding as China Witnesses Highest Rainfall in 140 Years

Beijing Faces Historic Flooding as China Witnesses Highest Rainfall in 140 Years: Beijing, China’s capital, endured a historic deluge, with 744.8 millimetres of rain falling over the period of five days. The remnants of Typhoon Doksuri triggered this torrential downpour, the heaviest in 140 years, submerging streets and stranding residents. The disaster has resulted in

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Why is PM YASASVI Scheme in news?

Why is PM YASASVI Scheme in news?- The NTA has started the registration procedure of the applicants for the scholarship programme on the NTA’s website by 10th August 2023 under the YASASVI Scheme. Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 2023 Why in News? The National Testing Agency (NTA) has begun the application process for the PM

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The minister avoided any mention of the issue of women’s reservation in the private sector. He was accused of

Q. The minister avoided any mention of the issue of women’s reservation in the private sector. He was accused of ___________the issue. (A) collaring (B) skirting (C) tying (D) belting Ans: skirting skirting means attempting to ignore or avoiding to attempt. The first sentence states that the minister is avoiding something. So, skirting is correct in

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