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CESL sets up first integrated solar charging station in Ladakh region

CESL sets up first integrated solar charging station in Ladakh region: State-owned Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL) has set up a solar-powered charging station for electric vehicles in the Ladakh region. “CESL, a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) under the Ministry of Power has established a first-of-its-kind solar-powered charging plaza for […]

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Cabinet approves ‘PM-DevINE’ for North-Eastern states

Cabinet approves ‘PM-DevINE’ for North-Eastern states: The Union Cabinet has approved an Rs 6,600-crore scheme, PM-DevINE, to fund the infrastructure projects in the northeastern states. October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz PM-DevINE refers to the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East Region. It will be applicable for the next four years of the 15th Finance Commission from 2022-23 to 2025-26. This is a 100% central funding

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36th National Games medal tally topped by Services Sports Control Board

36th National Games medal tally topped by Services Sports Control Board: The 36th National Games has been concluded on October 12, 2022 at Surat, Gujarat. The closing ceremony was chaired by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. The medal tally of 36th National Games has been topped by Services with a total of 128 medals (61 Gold, 35 silver, and 32 bronze), followed by Maharashtra and Haryana.

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Google launches Play Points in India

Google launches Play Points in India: Google has launched its global rewards programme named ‘Play Points’ in India. Aim: To allow users to earn points and rewards for using Google Play Store billing for in-app purchases, subscriptions and buying apps, games, movies, and ebooks. October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz This programme was first launched in 2018 and available

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India climbs six places in CRI Index 2022

India climbs six places in CRI Index 2022: As per the Commitment to Reducing Inequality Index 2022, India has ranked 123 out of 161 countries, improved its ranking by six places. October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz Findings: India has reduced inequality but continues to be among the lowest performers in health spending. Top three: Norway, Germany and Australia

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RBL Bank, BookMyShow partner to launch ‘Play’ credit card

RBL Bank, BookMyShow partner to launch ‘Play’ credit card: RBL Bank and BookMyShow have partnered to launch a new credit card named ‘Play’. With this card, RBL Bank will be able to reach BMS’s wide base of 200 million monthly customer visits. This card will be available to select customers on BookMyShow and give them access to offers on transactions.

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JSW Steel joins UN Global Compact initiative for sustainability

JSW Steel joins UN Global Compact initiative for sustainability: JSW Steel has joined as the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) network, world’s largest voluntary corporate sustainability initiative. JSW Steel is the fifth Indian company in the “Industrial Mining and Manufacturing” category. October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz Aim: To conduct business responsibly by aligning their operations and strategies with the UN’s Ten Principles. It

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Padma Shri, Dr Temsula Ao passes away

Padma Shri, Dr Temsula Ao passes away: Padma Shri awardee Naga writer, Temsula Ao has been passed away at the age of 80 in Dimapur, Nagaland. October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz She had also served as the Chairperson of the Nagaland State Commission for Women. She was conferred with the Padma Shri in 2007 and also won Sahitya Akademi Award,

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India’s CPI inflation surged to 7.4% in September 2022

India’s CPI inflation surged to 7.4% in September 2022: As per the data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), the retail inflation of India has been increased to 7.41% in September 2022. October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz The number retains above the RBI upper tolerance band (2-6 per cent) for the ninth straight month. The food inflation has been surged to

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World Bank extends unconditional loan of $250 million for SALT project

World Bank extends unconditional loan of $250 million for SALT project: The World Bank (WB) has extended an unconditional loan of $250 million to the Supporting Andhra’s Learning Transformation (SALT) project. The reforms initiated under the SALT project have brought about a paradigm shift in the way education was imparted and the outcomes had been encouraging according to

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