NASA Scientists Extract Oxygen from Lunar Soil in Vacuum Environment: NASA scientists have successfully extracted oxygen from simulated lunar soil in a vacuum environment, which could pave the way for future human colonies on the Moon. The ability to extract oxygen from lunar soil is critical for delivering breathable air to astronauts, as well as […]
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World Veterinary Day 2023: World Veterinary Day is an annual event held on the last Saturday of April to raise awareness of veterinarians’ vital role in promoting animal health, welfare, and public health. This year’s event takes place on April 29th. The aim of World Veterinary Day is to recognize the hard work and dedication
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Siddhartha Mohanty appointed as Chairman of LIC: Siddhartha Mohanty has been named Chairperson of the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) by the government till June 29, 2024. Following that, he will serve as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer until June 7, 2025, according to a release from LIC. Mohanty, who is currently the
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ITC’s market capitalization surges, outpacing Infosys and HDFC Ltd: ITC, one of India’s largest FMCG conglomerates, has surpassed Infosys to become the country’s sixth most valued stock exchange business. ITC surpassed Infosys on Monday, with a market capitalisation of Rs 5.11 lakh crore, after passing HDFC Ltd on Friday. This achievement comes after ITC’s share
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India, UK joint military exercise ‘Ajeya Warrior 2023’ commenced in the UK: The seventh edition of a joint military exercise between India and the UK, ‘Ajeya Warrior 2023’ has been started in the Salisbury Plains, UK. April 2023 Current Affairs Quiz The biennial training event started on 27 April and continues till May 11. The Indian Army has participated with indigenous weapons
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Minister Narayan Rane launches the revamped CGTMSE Scheme: Union Minister for MSME, Narayan Rane has launched the revamped Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) Scheme. April 2023 Current Affairs Quiz Modifications: Reduction in guarantee fees for loans upto ₹1 crore by 50% bringing the minimum guarantee fee to the level of 0.37% pa only. Raising
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Dima Hasao insurgent group signs peace pact with Assam, Centre: A tribal insurgent group, Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) signed the tripartite agreement with the Centre and the state government of Assam to avoid the violence and join the mainstream. April 2023 Current Affairs Quiz According to the MoU, the DNLA will lay down its arms and abide by the Constitution. It
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MoHUA launches the ‘City Beauty Competition’: The MoHUA has launched ‘City Beauty Competition’ portal (https://citybeautycompetition.in). Under this competition, wards and public spaces in cities would be judged against five broad pillars viz., (i) accessibility (ii) amenities (iii) activities (iv) aesthetics and (v) ecology. The competition would felicitate the most beautiful wards and public spaces in the
Scientist and orator Dr N Gopalakrishnan passes away: A noted orator and retired scientist, Dr. N Gopalakrishnan passed away at the age of 68. Prime minister Narendra Modi has penned a tribute to the deceased researcher. He took to twitter to say, “Saddened by the passing away of Dr. N. Gopalakrishnan Ji. He was a multifaceted personality.
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UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz 28 April 2023 composed by the Gkseries team is very helpful to UPSC aspirants. UPSC Daily Static Quiz: 28 April 2023
