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HM approves release of ₹6,194 crore disaster relief fund to 19 States

HM approves release of ₹6,194 crore disaster relief fund to 19 States: Union Home Minister Amit Shah approved the release of Rs 6,194.40 crore to 19 states under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). Daily current affairs quiz: July 2023 The amount includes Rs 1,209.60 crore as a central share of the SDRF to four states (Chhattisgarh, Meghalaya, […]

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India’s External Debt reaches $624.7 billion in End-March 2023

India’s External Debt reaches $624.7 billion in End-March 2023: India’s external debt has increased marginally to $624.7 billion annually in end-March 2023, although the debt-GDP ratio declined. Daily current affairs quiz: July 2023 The external debt increased by $5.6 billion from $619.1 billion at end-March 2022. Valuation gains due to the appreciation of the US dollar compared to the Indian

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Indian wins Gold and Bronze medals at the Asian Squash Mixed Doubles 2023

Indian wins Gold and Bronze medals at the Asian Squash Mixed Doubles 2023: India’s squash players, Dipika Pallikal Karthik and Harinderpal Singh Sandhu, showcased their excellence by clinching the gold medal at the Asian Squash Mixed Doubles Championships in Huangzhou. Daily current affairs quiz: July 2023 India’s campaign at the championship saw another shining moment as Anahat Singh

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NCP Leader Ajit Pawar Sworn In As Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra

NCP Leader Ajit Pawar Sworn In As Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra: Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar, who took oath as the Deputy chief minister of Maharashtra after joining the Eknath Shinde-led government, is the son of Sharad Pawar’s elder brother Anantrao. In 1982, he was elected to the board of a sugar

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Tushar Mehta reappointed as Solicitor General of India

Tushar Mehta reappointed as Solicitor General of India: The Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) has reappointed Tushar Mehta, the incumbent Solicitor General of India, for a three-year term. Mehta’s reappointment, along with that of six other law officers, was announced after their previous Supreme Court tenure ended. The ACC’s decision reflects the government’s trust in

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Tamil Nadu regained the top spot in electronic exports in India

Tamil Nadu regained the top spot in electronic exports in India: Tamil Nadu has restored its status as India’s leader in electronic exports, which is a noteworthy accomplishment. The state’s electronic exports, valued at USD 5.37 billion in the fiscal year 2022-23, now account for 23% of the electronics market. This remarkable growth can be

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Yuki Bhambri thrilled with maiden ATP doubles title

Yuki Bhambri thrilled with maiden ATP doubles title: Indian tennis player Yuki Bhambri made a remarkable breakthrough in his career by capturing his maiden title on the ATP World Tour. Bhambri won the doubles title at the Mallorca Championships alongside South African player Lloyd Harris. In a thrilling final on the grass courts, the Indo-South

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British children’s writer Michael Rosen awarded the PEN Pinter Prize 2023

British children’s writer Michael Rosen awarded the PEN Pinter Prize 2023: Renowned children’s writer and performance poet, Michael Rosen, aged 77, has been honored with the esteemed PEN Pinter Prize 2023. This renowned prize is given to a writer from the United Kingdom, Ireland, or the Commonwealth whose body of work courageously discovers and illuminates

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International Day of Cooperatives 2023: Date, Theme, Significance and History

International Day of Cooperatives 2023: Date, Theme, Significance and History– The International Day of Cooperatives is observed on July 1st and celebrated on the first Saturday of the month. This significant event brings together people, communities, and organisations from all over the world to recognise the amazing impact of cooperative companies. By joining forces, we

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____________ is the interest rate offered under the Mahila Samman Savings Certificate, 2023 scheme?

(a) 5.5% per annum compounded quarterly(b) 6.7% per annum compounded annually(c) 7.5% per annum compounded quarterly(d) 8.2% per annum compounded half-yearly Ans.(c)Sol. The deposits made under the scheme will bear interest at the rate of 7.5% per annum, which will be compounded quarterly, resulting in an effective interest rate of approximately 7.7%.

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