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Max Verstappen wins Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Red Bull's Max Verstappen won the Azerbaijan Formula One Grand Prix to extend his Formula One championship lead over Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.
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Haryana becomes Khelo India champion
Haryana topped the medal tally with 52 gold, 39 silver and 46 bronze medals. Maharashtra came second with 45 gold, 40 silver and 40 bronze medals.
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India’s first National Air Sports Policy: UPSC
The sports policy will cover air sports such as aerobatics, aeromodelling, model rocketry, amateur-built and experimental aircraft, ballooning, drones, gliding and powered gliding, hang-gliding and powered hang-gliding, parachuting (including skydiving, BASE jumping and wingsuit flying), paragliding and paramotoring (including powered parachute trikes), powered aircraft and rotorcraft.
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India & Indonesia begin coordinated patrol exercise in Andaman Sea and Straits of Malacca
The 38th India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol between the Indian Navy Units of Andaman and Nicobar Command, ANC, and Indonesian Navy is being conducted from 13 June to 24 June in the Andaman Sea and Straits of Malacca.
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Govt launched Pradhan Mantri Aadi Adarsh Gram Yojana
Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda has said that the government has started a scheme, " Pradhan Mantri Aadi Adarsh Gram Yojana" for faster development of tribal villages.
Posted inNational News
PM inaugurates Jagatguru Sreesant Tukaram Maharaj Shila Mandir at Dehu in Pune
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Jagatguru Sreesant Tukaram Maharaj Shila Mandir at Dehu Village near Pune. Sant Tukaram was a Warkari saint and poet, famously known for Abhanga devotional poetry and community-oriented worship through spiritual songs known as Kirtans.
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PM inaugurates Kranti Gatha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated ‘Kranti Gatha’ a newly created Gallery of Indian Revolutionaries inside the underground British - era bunker at Raj Bhavan Mumbai.
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Government announces ‘Agnipath’ recruitment scheme for armed forces
The central government unveiled the Agnipath scheme, a radical recruitment plan for armed forces aimed at cutting down salary and pension bills and freeing up funds for urgent procurement of weapons.
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Rabab Fatima appointed Assistant Secretary General of the UN
Ambassador Rabab Fatima, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations has been appointed as the Under Secretary General of the United Nations.
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Teenager Rahul Srivatshav becomes India’s 74th Grandmaster
Rahul Srivatshav P of Telangana has become India’s 74th Grandmaster, achieving the title after breaking the 2500 (Elo points) barrier in live FIDE ratings during the 9th Cattolica Chess Festival 2022 in Italy.
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Kerala tops in national e-governance service delivery among states: NeSDA 2021 report
Jammu and Kashmir, assessed for the first time, ranked the highest among Union Territories with an overall compliance of nearly 90 percent for national e-governance service delivery assessment. Kerala had the highest overall compliance score among all states and UTs
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Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launches “Start-Ups for Railways” in New Delhi
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has launched “Start-Ups for Railways” in New Delhi. This Start-Ups policy aims to leverage innovative technologies developed by Indian Startups, MSMEs, Innovators and Entrepreneurs to improve the operational efficiency and safety of Indian Railways.
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International Albinism Awareness Day 2022: Theme, History and Significance
The International Albinism Awareness Day (IAAD) is annually observed on June 13 and represents the importance and celebration of human rights of people with albinism. The theme for the International Albinism Awareness Day this year is “United in making our voice heard.”
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UNGA adopts India – sponsored resolution on multilingualism
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted an India-sponsored resolution on multilingualism that mentions the Hindi language for the first time.
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NCPCR launches CiSS application
The National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has launched a “CiSS application” under the Baal Swaraj portal to help in the rehabilitation process of Children in Street Situations. (CiSS).Baal Swaraj is a portal launched by NCPCR for online tracking and digital real-time monitoring mechanism of children in need of care and protection.
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Dharohar – National Museum of Customs and GST in Goa
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman dedicated to the nation, Dharohar - the National Museum of Customs and GST in Panaji, Goa. Dharohar is one of its kind museums in the country that showcases not only the artifacts seized by Indian Customs but also depicts various aspects of work performed by the Customs Department.
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NHAI Creates World Record by Building 75 Km Road in 105 Hours
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) created history by laying 75 km of bituminous concrete road in a single lane in 105 hours and 33 minutes. The project was implemented by 720 workers including a team of independent consultants who worked day and night to complete this task.
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DRDO Funding enhanced to Rs.50 crore per project
Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh has approved enhancement of funding under Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme of Ministry of Defence to Rs 50 crore per project from Rs 10 crore. The TDF scheme, executed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), supports indigenous development of components, products, systems and technologies by MSMEs and start-ups.
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Saanapathi Gurunaidu won Gold medal in at IWF Youth World Campionship
Indian weightlifter Saanapathi Gurunaidu won Gold medal in men's 55 kilogram event at the IWF Youth World Championships in Leon, Mexico.
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PM Modi launched Global initiative Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) Movement
The vision of LiFE is to live a lifestyle that is in tune with our planet and does not harm it and those who live such a lifestyle are called Pro-Planet People. Mission LiFE borrows from the past, operates in the present and focuses on the future.
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Global plastic waste is projected to triple by 2060: OECD
Annual production of fossil fuel-based plastics is set to top 1.2 billion tonnes by 2060 and waste to exceed 1 billion tonnes, according to a report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
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India’s digital payments market will triple to $10 trillion by 2026
India’s digital payment market is expected to more than triple to $10 trillion by 2026, according to the latest study by digital payments firm PhonePe and Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
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Harini Logan won the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee
Harini Logan, an Indian origin girl, won the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee. The Class 8 student from Texas won the competition by spelling more words correctly in a spell-off, the Bee's first since its inception in 1925.
Posted inNational News
What is norovirus infection: symptoms, cause, prevention
Norovirus is a very contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea. Anyone can get infected and sick with norovirus.
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Kiya.ai launches Kiyaverse, India’s first banking metaverse
Kiya.ai, a digital solutions provider to financial institutions and governments, announced the launch of India’s first-ever banking metaverse named Kiyaverse in Mumbai.
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Daily Current Affairs: 03 June 2022
Our team has compiled today's most important news and current affairs in one liner mode so that you can quickly revise. Let's have a look at today's most important news and current affairs.
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India defeated Japan to win bronze at the Asia Cup 2022
India have defeated Japan 1-0 to win bronze at the Asia Cup men’s hockey 2022 at Jakarta, Indonesia.
Posted inNational News
Tamil Nadu signs MoU with IPPB for pensioners’ digital life certificate
The Tamil Nadu government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) for obtaining life certificate from pensioners through doorstep services of the Postal Department.
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Para-canoeist Prachi Yadav wins bronze in Paracanoe World Cup in Poland
Para-canoeist Prachi Yadav created history by becoming the first Indian to clinch a bronze medal in women's VL2 200m event at the Paracanoe World Cup at Poznan, Poland.
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Rashmi Sahoo wins Times Business Award 2022
Director of Ruchi Foodline, Eastern India’s leading food brand and Odisha’s No.1 spices company, Rashmi Sahoo has been presented the Times Business Award 2022.
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Dr Swati Dhingra appointed to Bank of England’s monetary panel
Leading UK-based academic Dr Swati Dhingra has been named as the first Indian-origin woman to be appointed as an external member of the Bank of England's interest rate-setting committee.
Posted inInternational News
Bangladesh remains the top recipient of Covid-19 vaccine
Bangladesh remains the top recipient of Covid-19 vaccine doses under COVAX in one year as UNICEF delivered over 190 million doses of vaccines to Bangladesh.
Posted inNational News
PMJJBY and PMSBY Premium Rates Increased: Check new rates
From June 1 this year, the premium rates of the schemes have been revised by making it ₹1.25 per day premium for both schemes that includes revising PMJJBY from ₹330 to ₹436 and PMSBY from ₹12 to ₹20.
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Shri Rajesh Gera joins as Director General, National Informatics Centre (NIC)
Shri Rajesh Gera has joined as the Director General, National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) on 31st May 2022.
Posted inTechnology News
India Sets Up First & Asia’s Largest Liquid Mirror Telescope In Uttarakhand’s Devasthal
India has commissioned a one-of-a-kind liquid-mirror telescope atop a mountain in Uttarakhand's Himalayan range that will monitor the sky for transitory or variable objects such as supernovae, gravitational lenses, space debris, and asteroids.
Posted inEconomy
Union Bank signs MoU with SIDBI for financing MSMEs
Union Bank of India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) for a Co-Financing arrangement for MSMEs.
Posted inInternational News
Attacks on religious minorities in India occurred throughout 2021: US State Department Report
The US State Department in its annual report to the Congress on international religious freedom has alleged that in India in 2021 attack on members of the minority communities, including killings, assaults, and intimidation, occurred throughout the year.
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24 year old Gujarat woman decides to marry herself in India’s first sologamy
A 24-year-old woman named Kshama Bindu from Vadodara, Gujarat is getting married to herself on June 11. This is set to be the first 'solgamy' in India. Sologamy or autogamy is marriage by a person to themselves. Supporters of the practice argue that it affirms one's own value and leads to a happier life.
Posted inEconomy
Profits of Government and Private Banks 2021-22: Check Net Profit of SBI, PNB, BoB
Public sector banks (PSBs) have doubled their net profit during financial year 2021-22. The collective profit of 12 state-owned banks during 2021-22 is Rs.66,539 crore, an increase of 110% over Rs.31,816 crore in FY21.
Posted inTechnology News
Frontier Supercomputer: World’s fastest built by US, Know details
Frontier has become the world’s fastest supercomputer. Earlier, Fugaku was the world's fastest supercomputer.
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RSETI(Rural Self Employment Training Institutes): UPSC
RSETIs stand for Rural Self Employment Training Institutes. RSETIs are managed by Banks with active co-operation from the Government of India and State Government.
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World No Tobacco Day 2022: Theme, History, Questions
World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) is observed around the world every year on 31 May. The theme for World no Tobacco Day 2022 is “Protect The Environment”.
Posted inNational News
Tata Motors signs MoU for takeover of Ford Motor’s Sanand, Gujarat plant
Tata Motors has signed MoU for takeover of Ford Motor’s Sanand, Gujarat plant.
Posted inNational News
Bihar has India’s largest gold reserve: GSI to start exploration soon
Recently, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) said that Bihar has India's largest gold reserve. A survey by the Geological Survey of India has stated that gold reserve of around 222.88 million tonnes including 27.6 tonnes of mineral-rich ore are present in Jamui district of Bihar.
Posted inEconomy
RBI Report on Bank Notes: 100% increase in fake notes
Despite a surge in cashless payments, the Rs.100 note remains the most preferred denomination for cash transactions.
The high value Rs.2000 note is least preferred by citizens.
Posted inInternational News
Nepal Plane With 22 People On Board including 4 Indians Goes Missing
A small passenger plane operated by a private airline in Nepal went missing on 29 May with 22 people on board, including four Indians.
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International Day of UN Peacekeepers 2022
The International Day of UN Peacekeepers was observed on 29 May 2022. This year, the theme for International Day of UN Peacekeepers is - People Peace Progress: The Power of Partnerships.
Posted inTechnology News
PARAM PORUL super computer inaugurated at NIT Tiruchirappalli
PARAM PORUL, a state-of the art Supercomputer at NIT Tiruchirappalli dedicated to the nation under National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) – a joint initiative of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and Department of Science and Technology (DST), was inaugurated on May 25, 2022.
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World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2022: 28 May, Theme and importance
To create awareness about menstruation, provide safe and hygienic practices to girls, and burst the bubble of taboo, World Menstrual Hygiene Day is celebrated on May 28 all over the world. This year, the theme for World Menstrual Hygiene Day is ‘making menstruation a normal fact of life by 2030’.
Posted inNational News
Third-party insurance premiums for private cars increased
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has increased the third-party (TP) motor insurance premium for various categories of vehicles with effect from June 1. The decision is likely to raise the insurance cost of cars and two-wheelers.
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Indian novel ‘Tomb of Sand’, wins Booker Prize
Indian writer Geetanjali Shree and American translator Daisy Rockwell won the International Booker Prize on Thursday for “Tomb of Sand,” a vibrant novel with a boundary-crossing 80-year-old heroine.
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Delhi will soon have its own world-class plants nursery
Delhi will soon have its own world-class plants nursery. The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Vinai Kumar Saxena has instructed Delhi Development Authority to put forth a plan of action with a concrete timeline within a week.
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INS Gomati decommissioned at Naval Dockyard in Mumbai
INS Gomati was decommissioned at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai, in an elegant, solemn and poignant ceremony. The ship was paid off under the command of Captain Sudip Malik.
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Shaunak Sen won ‘L’Oeil d’or’ award
ndian filmmaker Shaunak Sen’s documentary All That Breathes, which previously won grand jury prize at the Sundance Film Festival, has now won the top documentary award, the Golden Eye, at the ongoing 75th Cannes Film Festival.
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In UP women won’t work after 7pm: new order and guidelines
In Uttar Pradesh, no female worker shall be bound to work without her written consent before 6 am and after 7 pm, the Yogi Adityanath government has said. Female workers will also be provided free transportation, food and sufficient supervision if they are working during the aforementioned hours.
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India becomes the world’s third strongest air force in the Global Air Powers Ranking 2022
According to the Global Air Powers Ranking of 2022 by the World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (WDMMA), the Indian Air Force has emerged as the third strongest Air Force in the world after USA and Russia.
Posted inNational News
Sex work is now legal in India: Important statements by Supreme Court
that sex workers are entitled to dignity and equal protection under the law. The Supreme Court asked the police not to interfere or take criminal action against consenting sex workers.
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Important Days and Dates 2022 Themes: National and International Days PDF
A lot of questions are asked in exams related to days and dates. Let's have a look at the most important national and international days and dates that might be asked in various competitive examinations.
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Facts about Shatabdi Express Trains in India
Shatabdi Express trains are a series of fast (called Superfast in India) passenger trains operated by Indian Railways to connect Metro cities with other Major cities for tourism, pilgrimage & business purposes.
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Indian officer Anwar Hussain Shaik appointed new chairman of WTO’s committee on technical barriers on trade
After a gap of ten years, an Indian government officer - Anwar Hussain Shaik has been made the chair of the WTO's Committee on Technical Barriers on Trade.
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Sangita Kalanidhi awards winners 2022
The Sangita Kalanidhi will be given to renowned vocalist Neyveli R Santanagopalan (2020), eminent mridangam artiste Tiruvarur Bhakthavathsalam (2021) and violin duo Lalgudi GJR Krishnan and Vijayalakshmi (2022), a release from N Murali, president of the academy, said.
Posted inSports News
Odisha won 12th Hockey India Senior Women’s National Championship 2022
Hockey Association of Odisha became the champion of the 12th Hockey India Senior Women’s National Championship 2022 after a 2-0 victory over Hockey Karnataka.
Posted inNational News
World Economic Forum launches alliance to supercharge India’s climate action
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has launched the India chapter of the Alliance of CEO Climate Action Leaders to supercharge India’s climate action and decarbonization efforts.
Posted inNational News
ONGC becomes the first gas producer to trade on Indian Gas Exchange
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC) has become the first Exploration and Production (E&P) company in India to trade domestic gas on Indian Gas Exchange.
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Vinai Kumar Saxena – Delhi’s new Lieutenant Governor
Vinai Kumar Saxena, currently serving as the chairperson of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), has been appointed as the new Lieutenant Governor (L-G) of Delhi.
Posted inTechnology News
Japan, US Aim To Send First Japanese Astronaut To Moon
n and the United States announced that they want to send the first Japanese astronaut to the Moon. This comes as the allies deepen cooperation on space projects.
Posted inRankings of India
India ranked 54th on Travel and Tourism Development Index
India was ranked at the 54th place in a global travel and tourism development index, down from 46th in 2019, but still remained on the top within South Asia.
Japan has topped the global charts, followed by the US, Spain, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austraila, UK, Singapore and Italy in the top ten.
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SBI gives $1 billion loan to Sri Lanka: Read all details
India had announced a USD 1 billion line of credit to Sri Lanka in March 2022 as part of its financial assistance to help Sri Lanka deal with its economic crisis.
Posted inNational News
What is Hyperloop? How it works?
Hyperloop is a concept of high-speed transportation where pressurised vehicles (or pods) travel through a low-pressure tunnel allowing for movement through the atmosphere at almost no resistance, similar to air travel.
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Anti-Terrorism Day 2022: Theme, History
Each year on May 21, Anti-Terrorism Day is observed on the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. In 1991, he was assassinated in a suicide bombing, by a woman belonging to the Liberation of Tamil Tigers Eelam (LTTE) terrorist troop while campaigning for his political party, Congress at Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu.
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NDB will open its office in India at GIFT City
The New Development Bank (NDB) will open its first regional office in India at the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City).
Posted inEconomy
Merger of govt banks is weakening banking system: says report
Recently a study was conducted by Abhiman Das and Subal Kumbhakar. Abhiman Das teaches economics at the Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad. Subal Kumbhakar teaches economics at the State University of New York, US. The study has found that the merger of government banks was actually weakening the banking system
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RBI decides to give ₹30,307 cr FY22 dividend to Centre
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved a dividend payment of ₹30,307 crore to the Centre for the fiscal year ended March 2022. In the 2022 budget, the government had estimated that it would receive ₹73,948 crore as dividend from the RBI and state-run banks for FY22, which would be transferred this fiscal.
Posted inEconomy
FDI inflow at all-time high of $83.57 bn in 2021-22
India has recorded the "highest ever" annual FDI (foreign direct investment) inflow of USD 83.57 billion in 2021-22. In 2020-21, the inflow stood at USD 81.97 billion.
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International Tea Day 2022: Theme, Importance
The International Tea Day is celebrated on 21 May across the world. The theme for this International Tea Day 2022 is - Tea and Fair Trade.
Posted inNational News
Rajasthan’s Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuary is now India’s 52nd tiger reserve
A new tiger reserve - Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuary has been established in Rajasthan. With this,…
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World Bee Day 2022: Theme, History
World Bee Day is celebrated on May 20 across the world. The World Bee Day 2022 theme is: “Bee Engaged: Celebrating the diversity of bees and beekeeping systems.”
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Nikhat Zareen won Gold at the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships
Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen won the gold medal at the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships in Istanbul. Nikhat defeated Thailand’s Jitpong Jutamas.
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IRCTC Train Ticket cancellation rules, charges, refund: check new guidelines
The e-Tickets can be cancelled till Chart preparation of the train. Cancellations are not allowed at face to face Railway Counters.
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Krishna Janmabhoomi and Shahi Idgah Masjid Dispute: Know history and all details
Krishna Janmabhoomi and Shahi Idgah Masjid Dispute: Know history and all details.
Posted inNational News
Child marriages increased due to COVID19: Andhra Pradesh tops list in South India
Andhra Pradesh has topped the list of the five South Indian states when it comes to underage marriages, says the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5). Telangana has been ranked second on the list while Kerala has come last.
Posted inEconomy
World Bank Pledges $30 Billion To Tackle Food Crisis Due To Russia’s War
World Bank has pledged an estimated $30 billion for at least 15 months to tackle the global food security crisis due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Due to the blockade of the Black Sea ports by Russian warships, nearly 25 million tonnes of grains slated for export to countries worldwide are stuck in Ukraine, unable to be shipped out.
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World AIDS Vaccine Day 2022: Theme and History
World AIDS Vaccine Day or HIV Vaccine Awareness Day is observed globally every year on May 18. The Concept of HIV vaccine awareness day came out of a speech delivered by the former US President Bill Clinton in 1997.
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Delhi LG Anil Baijal has resigned: Check list of lieutenant governors till now
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal, has submitted his resignation to President Ram Nath Kovind citing "personal reasons". Mr Baijal had taken over as Lieutenant Governor in December 2016 following the abrupt resignation of his predecessor Najeeb Jung.
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Cotton Council of India: UPSC notes
The Union Government has announced the formation of the Cotton Council of India under the Chairmanship of renowned veteran cotton man Suresh Bhai Kotak.
Posted inSports News
Sift Kaur Samra won Gold medal at ISSF Junior World Cup
India’s Sift Kaur Samra won the individual women’s 50m rifle 3 positions (3P) like Prone, the Standing and the Kneeling positions at the ISSF Junior World Cup 2022 in Suhl, Germany.
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World Hypertension Day 2022: Theme and Importance
World Hypertension Day is celebrated on 17 May every year to create awareness about hypertension and its symptoms. This theme for World Hypertension Day 2022 is Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer.
Posted inInternational News
Sweden decides to formally join NATO
Sweden has decided to formally apply to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), following Finland.
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Elisabeth Borne appointed new Prime Minister of France
French President Emmanuel Macron has named Elisabeth Borne as the country's new Prime Minister. Elisabeth Borne is a former Minister of transport, ecology and labour.
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Defense Minister Rajnath Singh launched INS Surat and INS Udaygiri
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh launched indigenously built naval ships Surat and Udaygiri in Mumbai. The warships are a “true testament of Atmanirbhar Bharat” as approximately 75% of the orders for equipment and systems for the warships were given to indigenous firms including micro, small and medium enterprises.
Posted inEconomy
Rs.82000 crore bank frauds reported last year, maximum in SBI & PNB: says RBI
As per RBI data, 12 PSBs (Public Sector Banks) had reported frauds worth Rs 81,921.54 crore in preceding fiscal 2020-21.
Posted inNational News
Shivling found in Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi: Court orders to seal area
The "Shivling" (symbol of Lord Shiva) has been found in the pond of the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi. Water was drained from the pond and a "Shivling" was found, claimed Subhash Nandan Chaturvedi, the lawyer representing a group of Hindu women.
Posted inNational News
Taj Mahal Rooms Photos: ASI releases photos of 22 Closed Rooms of Taj Mahal
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has released photos of the 22 underground rooms of Taj Mahal in an attempt to remove the controversy. The photos show restoration work being carried on in these rooms.
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Rajiv Kumar appointed as 25th Chief Election Commissioner of India
Former Finance Secretary Rajiv Kumar on May 15 assumed charge as Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). He succeeded Sushil Chandra who retired on May 14.
Posted inDays & Dates
National Dengue Day 2022: Theme, Importance, Prevention
National Dengue Day is observed every year on May 16 to spread awareness about the Dengue disease. The government of India has set up a theme ‘Dengue is preventable; let us join hands’ for this year’s National Dengue day.
Posted inNational News
Adani Group becomes India’s 2nd largest cement maker
The Adani Group became the second largest cement producer in the country after the Aditya Birla Group owned UltraTech Cement.
Posted inDays & Dates
Buddha Purnima 2022: All details
Buddha Purnima is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha, who is believed to be the ninth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, as per Vedic literature. Buddha Purnima falls on ‘Purnima’ or full moon night and this year, it will be celebrated on May 16.
Posted inSports News
India won its maiden Thomas Cup Title 2022
India's men's badminton team won the Thomas Cup title 2022 after defeating Indonesia. World Championships medallist Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth and doubles players Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy stunned the 14-time champions with a dominant show.
Posted inNational News
Wheat crisis in India: Govt Bans Wheat Export
The government has banned the export of wheat with immediate effect in order to control food prices in the domestic market. The daily average retail price of wheat has increased 19.34 per cent to Rs 29.49 per kg on May 9, compared with Rs 24.71 per kg a year ago.
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Why girls get periods? women menstruation age, reason
Most girls get their first period around the age of 12. But, they can also get periods between the age of 10 and 15.
