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MBSC unanimously selects Asha Bhosle for prestigious award

The Maharashtra Bhushan Selection Committee chaired by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray unanimously selected legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle for the prestigious award. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 The Maharashtra Bhushan Puraskar will be given to legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle for the year 2021. The Maharashtra Bhushan is a highest civilian award presented annually by […]

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Amagarh fort becomes a flashpoint between Hindu outfits & tribal Meena community

Amagarh Fort of Jaipur is at the centre of a conflict between the tribal Meena community and local Hindu groups. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 Members of the Meena community say the Amagarh Fort was built by a Meena ruler predating Rajput rule in Jaipur, and has been their holy site for centuries. People from

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Cloudburst hits village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar

A series of flash floods in Himachal Pradesh and the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and damaged several residential houses, standing crops and a mini power plant. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 Cloudbursts are short-duration, intense rainfall events over a small area. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), it is a weather phenomenon

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Geo-imaging satellite scheduled for launch in Q3 of 2021

Geo-imaging satellite for earth observation EOS-03 is scheduled for launch in the third quarter of 2021. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 The satellite would enable near real-time monitoring of natural disasters like floods and cyclones. EOS-03 is capable of imaging the whole country 4-5 times daily. In addition to natural disasters, EOS-03 would also enable

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Inland Vessels Bill 2021 passed in Lok Sabha

The Inland Vessels Bill 2021 was passed in Lok Sabha which was introduced in the House by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 The Bill seeks to incorporate unified law for the country, instead of separate rules framed by the States. The registration certificate under the new

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Scheme to support coaching of students for various competitive exams

In Jammu and Kashmir, J&K Mission Youth has launched the scheme to support coaching of students for various competitive examinations including Civil Services Examination. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 The scheme will benefit 3000 meritorious and competitive students for coaching facilities, educational support and other requirements. The scheme was announced by Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha

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Odisha government implemented One Nation One Ration card scheme across State

The Odisha government has implemented the one nation one ration card scheme. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched the scheme across the state. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 The scheme allows the beneficiaries to lift his or her quota of foodgrains from any of the fair price shops of his or her choice, both within and

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8.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Alaskan peninsula

An 8.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the Alaskan peninsula prompting a tsunami warning. The earthquake hit 91 kilometers southeast of the town of Perryville. The US Government issued a tsunami warning for south Alaska and the Alaskan peninsula. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 A tsunami watch was also issued for Hawaii, meaning residents are required

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Govt denies any instance of data leak from Aadhaar database

Central Government of India has denied any instance of data leak from the Aadhaar database. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 Aadhaar was designed as a digital identity platform which is inclusive, unique and can be authenticated to participate in any digital transaction. This has transformed the service delivery in our country, conveniencing residents and reducing

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Centre to provide reservation for OBCs, EWS in medical courses

Home Minister Amit Shah welcomed the decision to provide reservation for OBC category for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in medical education saying it is a historic decision. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 Centre decided to provide 27 per cent reservation for OBC category and 10 per cent reservation for economically weaker sections in All India

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