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Daily Top 10 Current Affairs Quiz : 19 Oct 2023
Q.1. What was the theme of the webinar organized by NABARD on its 42nd Foundation Day?
– “NABARD: 42 Years of Rural Transformation”
Q.2. How many medals did India secure in the 2023 World Archery Youth Championships?
– 11
Q.3. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to implement interoperability between its central bank…
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Presidential Appointments: New Governors for Odisha and Tripura
President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Raghubar Das as Governor of Odisha, and Indra Sena Reddy Nallu as Governor of Tripura. An official statement from the President’s Secretariat issued on Wednesday, said, “The President of India is pleased to make the following appointments:- Shri Indra Sena Reddy Nallu as Governor of Tripura and Shri Raghubar Das…
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The central government has granted approval for a 4% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees.
The Union Government has approved a 4% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for Central government employees, as well as a 4% increase in Dearness Relief for pensioners. This hike will be effective from July 1, 2023. With this 4% increase, the dearness allowance will rise from 42% to 46%. The decision will benefit approximately 48.67…
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Air India Express Unveils Fresh Logo and Aircraft Designs, Plans to Incorporate 50 New Planes Within 15 Months.
Air India Express and AirAsia India, both subsidiaries of the Tata-owned Air India, introduced a refreshed shared branding under “Air India Express” during a ceremony held at Mumbai airport. The event took place on a newly acquired Boeing B737-8 aircraft. Air India Express’s Chairperson, Campbell Wilson, and Managing Director, Aloke Singh, presented the new brand…
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India’s First Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) To Be Launched In UP
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is all set to mark a historic milestone in India’s transportation landscape as he inaugurates the initial segment of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Corridor. Simultaneously, he will launch the RapidX train, connecting Sahibabad to the Duhai Depot, which symbolizes the commencement of RRTS operations in India. This…
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✅ Top 29 Headlines : 19 OCT 2023 #DailyNews
🌎 World
- Jhulaghat Suspension Bridge fully operational from today
- 18 more Nepali citizens rescued from Israel
- War between Israel and terrorist organisation Hamas enters 12th day
- Virtual Agents make their presence felt at GITEX GLOBAL 2023 Dubai
- Indian Navy Ship Airavat arrives in Colombo as part of official visit to Sri Lanka
🇮🇳 India
- Global Maritime India Summit records major investment of Rs 2.37 lakh crore on Day 2
- PM Modi congratulates film personalities honoured with 69th National Film Awards
- Online registration begins for Yuva Sangam phase III
- Govt approves Productivity Linked Bonus of over Rs 1,968 crore to more than 11 lakh railway employees
- Four per cent hike announced in dearness allowance for Central Government Employees
- Northern Railway to run 34 Pooja special trains in festive season to clear extra rush of passengers
🗾 State
- PM Modi to inaugurate India's first Regional Rail, RAPIDX from Sahibabad, UP
- Arunachal Pradesh approves constitution of Special Tiger Protection Force for three Tiger Reserves
- Union Heavy Industries Minister Dr Mahendra Nath Pandey flags off 'Green Plate EV Rally' at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi
- Sikkim cabinet approves construction of 4100 houses worth over Rs 800 crore
- Haryana govt approves 10 new works worth over Rs 113 crore under Rural Augmentation Programme in four districts
- Jaffar Akhone elected as Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor for 5th LAHDC, Kargil
🏏 Sports
- New Zealand defeat Afghanistan by 149 runs in ICC Men's Cricket World Cup
- ICC Men's Cricket World Cup: Netherlands beats South Africa by 38 runs
- Sports Ministry approves list of 303 sportspersons for participation in Asian Para Games
- India versus Bangladesh: Shreyas Iyer has solved India’s No. 4 problem, and his approach is different from Yuvraj Singh’s
- Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup Bid Boosted After This Decision
📊 Business
- IndusInd Bank Q2 profit jumps 22% to Rs 2,202 crore
- Wipro Q2 net profit nearly flat at Rs 2,667 crore
- Akasa Air gets traffic rights for Riyadh, Jeddah, Doha, Kuwait: CEO Vinay Dube
- Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale sees biggest opening ever, customer visits at record 9.5 crore in first 48 hrs
- RBI slaps Rs 12.19 crore penalty on ICICI Bank for non-compliance
- Bajaj Auto Q2 Results: Net profit jumps 20% YoY to Rs 1,836 crore; beats estimates
- Air India Group to take delivery of one aircraft every six days on average till 2024-end: Campbell Wilson
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✅ Top 30 Headlines : 18 OCT 2023 #DailyNews
🌎 World
- 9 Nepalese rescued in Israel by Indian rescue flight
- US President Joe Biden to pay solidarity visit to Israel on Wednesday
- Russian President Putin says, willing to work for peaceful settlement through political & diplomatic means in Israeli-Palestinian conflict
- Gitex Global 2023 Unveils Dubai's AI-Infused Future
- Russian President Vladimir Putin reaches Beijing at invitation of Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping
🇮🇳 India
- PM Modi to share his thoughts in 'Mann Ki Baat' program on October 29
- Supreme Court refuses to tweak Special Marriage Act to legalise same-sex marriage
- Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign to enter last phase with Amrit Kalash Yatras nationwide
- President Droupadi Murmu to be on 3-day visit to Bihar from Oct 18
- PM exhorts Google to work on AI tools for Good Governance during interaction with CEO Sundar Pichai
- India-UK 2 plus 2 Foreign and Defence Dialogue held in New Delhi
🗾 State
- Construction of 224-meter viaduct at Sherebibi in J&K successfully completed
- Tamil Nadu: 10 dead in blast at cracker factory in Rangampalayam
- J&K: 5th Phase of Back to Village Program to be conducted in last week of October
- ED raids former J&K ex-minister Choudhary Lal Singh’s home in money laundering case
- Air quality dips ahead of winter: AQI in Andheri, Mazgaon breach 300
- IIM Mumbai fixes 2-year course fee at Rs 21 lakh from next year
🏏 Sports
- International Olympic Committee includes T20 cricket, four other sports as part of Los Angeles Olympic Games 2028
- ICC Men's Cricket World Cup: Afghanistan defeated defending Champions England by 69 runs in Delhi
- Cricket World Cup: Shoaib Malik and Wahab Riaz want Babar Azam to drop Shadab Khan against Australia
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz Reprimanded For Breaching ICC's Code Of Conduct During Cricket World Cup 2023
- PV Sindhu, Aakarshi Kashyap Enter Denmark Open Second Round; Kidambi Srikanth Eliminated
📊 Business
- Dabur receives GST demand notice of Rs 321 crore
- CEAT shares soar over 11% as company reports steep jump in Q2 net profit
- Maruti to pay $1.54 billion in stock to Suzuki to buy local plant
- Govt to sell up to 7% stake in HUDCO via OFS; floor price fixed at Rs 79/share
- India to spend nearly Rs 143 lakh crore on infrastructure between FY24 and FY30: Crisil
- IRCTC ties up with Zomato for supply and delivery of preordered meals
- Defence Ministry signs contract worth Rs 2,310 cr with Mazagon Dock for training ship
- Bajaj Finance Q2 Results: Cons profit jumps 28% YoY to Rs 3,551 crore, meets estimates
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📖 Daily English 5 Vocabulary Word
1. Apocryphal (Adjective) : शंकायुक्त : (of a story or statement) of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true.
Synonyms : fictitious, made-up, untrue
Antonyms : real, factual, literal
Example Sentence : Most of the stories about him are apocryphal.
2. Toil (Noun) : कठिन परिश्रम : work extremely hard or incessantly.
Synonyms : work hard, labor, drudgery
Antonyms : relax, repose, rest
Example Sentence : If you want knowledge, you must toil for it.
3. Infrequent (Adjective) : (असामान्य): Rare
Synonyms : Uncommon Unusual
Antonyms : Frequent
Example Sentence : Her visits were sudden and infrequent.
4. Pernicious (Adjective) : हानिकारक : having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way
Synonyms : harmful, damaging, destructive
Antonyms : anodyne, benign, harmless
Example Sentence : Violence in the workplace is pernicious to an employee’s need for safety.
5. Feisty (Adjective) : लडाकू : feeling or displaying an eagerness to fight
Synonyms : aggressive, agonistic, argumentative
Antonyms : nonaggressive, nonbelligerent, pacific
Example Sentence : He’s a pretty feisty kid, isn’t he?
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✅ Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 16 OCT 2023 #DailyQuiz
Q.1. What was the total FDI inflow received by India in FY 2023?
- US$70.97 billion
Q.2. Who administers and enforces the FCRA in India?
- Ministry of Home Affairs
Q.3. Which NGO recently had its FCRA licence cancelled by the Union government?
- Sadbhavana Trust
Q.4. The Ministry of Education has released the Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 for States/UTs for the year 2021-22. How many indicators are included in the PGI 2.0 structure?
- 73
Q.5. What is the main objective of the Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0?
- To identify gaps and prioritize areas for intervention in the education system
Q.6. What is the objective of the ₹10,000-crore Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF) operationalized by the National Housing Bank?
- To support the development of urban infrastructure in tier-2 and tier-3 cities
Q.7. Which organization released the updated bulletin on the ozone layer?
- World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Q.8. Which region shows strong signs of recovery in the ozone layer?
- Antarctic
Q.9. What was the theme of the 33rd Conference of State Finance Secretaries?
- Debt Sustainability: States’ Perspective
Q.10. When was the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) established?
- 1950
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✅ Top 29 Headlines : 16 OCT 2023 #DailyNews
🌎 World
- Blinken to extend Middle East tour, return to Israel on Monday
- Indian Cultural Association brings fervor of Navratri to heart of Colombo with enchanting Dandiya and Garba event
- Saudi Crown Prince Urges Ceasefire Talks in Meeting with US Secretary of State
- Dubai Soars as World's Fastest-Recovering Services Hub in 2023
- Israeli military claims killing of another Hamas commander who led attacks on two border villages
🇮🇳 India
- DRI busts gold smuggling syndicate, seizes 31.7 kg gold worth Rs 19 crore
- More than 900 Indians brought back home from war torn Israel; Govt says, flights to continue till everyone willing to come back is evacuated
- Railways Ministry generates nearly Rs 67 lakh through disposal of office scrap
- Prez Murmu & PM Modi express grief over loss of lives due to an accident in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra
- Third Operation Ajay flight with 197 Indians from war-torn Israel arrives in Delhi
- Former chief election commissioner and Congress leader MS Gill passes away
🗾 State
- J&K LG Manoj Sinha dedicates 31st edition of “Awaam ki Awaaz” program
- J&K Tourism Department participates in 3-day long India International Travel Mart in Mumbai
- First ever ship docks at the deep-water Vizhinjam International Port in Kerala
- Commissioner Secretary Industries & Commerce Vikramjit Singh inaugurates Gandhi Shilp Bazar in Srinagar
- Rahul Gandhi to visit poll-bound Mizoram on Monday
- Kaziranga National Park opens for tourists for 2023-24 season
🏏 Sports
- ICC Cricket World Cup: Afghanistan beat England by 69 runs
- Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, Delhi LG flag off Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon Elite and Amateur Races
- Eager to host 2036 Olympics…dream of 140 cr Indians: PM Modi
- Brazilian Football Legend Ronaldinho Arrives In Kolkata, To Inaugurate A Durga Puja Pandal
- Cristiano Ronaldo Double Seals Euro 2024 Qualification For Portugal
📊 Business
- Empowered committee in PLI scheme approves Rs 1,000 cr disbursement to beneficiaries of electronics sector
- First semicon fab expected within a year, focus on components where India can lead: Vaishnaw
- Time for Tata Steel, Hindalco to join metal rally; prefer Ashok Leyland to Tata Motors: Sanjiv Bhasin
- IDBI Bank has deferred tax assets of Rs 11,520 cr, 120 properties in 7 cities
- Govt gives final warning to sugar sector stakeholders to disclose stocks by Oct 17
- M-cap of six of top 10 firms jumps Rs 70,527.11 cr; Reliance Industries biggest gainer
- PepsiCo stings Coca-Cola’s official World Cup sponsor tag with new ad
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📖 Daily English 5 Vocabulary Word
1. Cryptic (Adjective) : गुप्त : having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure.
Synonyms : enigmatic, mysterious, hard to understand
Antonyms : understandable, apparent, clear
Example Sentence : If Marsha expects her students to use the cryptic map to find the treasure hidden in the classroom, she will need to provide them with a few more clues.
2. Regale (Verb) : मनोरंजन करना: to entertain someone with stories or jokes
Synonyms : entertain, amuse, delighted
Antonyms : bored, tired
Example Sentence : She regaled the guests with the best dishes she could offer.
3. Complacent (Adjective) : आत्मसंतुष्ट : feeling so satisfied with your own abilities or situation that you feel you do not need to try any harder
Synonyms : nonchalant, casual, apathetic
Antonyms : aware, interested, attentive
Example Sentence : With 66 deaths on our roads every week, none of us can afford to be complacent.
4. Probe (Noun) : जााँच : a thorough investigation into a crime or other matter
Synonyms : inquest, scrutiny
Antonyms : neglect, disregard
Example Sentence : A robot is being sent inside the school to probe the building for explosive devices.
5. Snub (Verb) : to insult someone by not giving them any attention or treating them as if they are not important
Synonyms : rebuff, repulse, brush-off, cold shoulder
Antonyms : acknowledge, approve, compliment
Example Sentence : Her refusal to attend the dinner is being seen as a deliberate snub to the President.
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✅ Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 14 OCT 2023 #DailyQuiz
Q.1. Which country became a popular destination for medical travel, hosting approximately 3.5 million foreign patients between 2009 and 2019?
- India
Q.2. The Union Government approved the draft Digital Personal Data Bill and come before Parliament in the monsoon season. Sources in the government said the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology received and considered 21,666 suggestions to the draft bill that have been circulated for comments in November, 2022. What is the penalty that the Data Protection Board (DPB) can levy on organizations found to be in breach?
- Up to Rs. 250 crore
Q.3. Which state has surpassed Tamil Nadu in terms of microlending borrowings as of March 2023?
- Bihar
Q.4. State Agriculture Minister Badal Patralekh inaugurated the Shravani Mela with traditional rituals and prayers. Which of the following is true about the Baba Baidyanathdham Temple?
- It is recognized as one of the 12 Jyotirlingas
Q.5. Tomato farmers in Maharashtra and Karnataka have attributed the decline in their yields earlier this year to two distinct viruses. Those in Maharashtra reported that their tomato crops were adversely affected by the cucumber mosaic virus (CMV), whereas growers in Karnataka and other South Indian states attributed their losses to the tomato mosaic virus (ToMV). Which viral family does the tomato mosaic virus (ToMV) belong to?
- Virgaviridae
Q.6. Taiwan has recently announced its plans to open a third representative office in India, specifically in Mumbai, as a significant step towards strengthening economic linkages between the two nations. What percentage of the world’s most advanced logic chips and smartphone chipsets does Taiwan produce as of 2022?
- 90%
Q.7. India has joined the Champions Group of the Global Crisis Response Group (GCRG) at the invitation of the UN Secretary-General. The GCRG was established in March 2022 to address urgent global issues in food security, energy, and finance, and to coordinate a global response. Who has been designated as the Sherpa to the GCRG process?
- Sanjay Verma
Q.8. Which countries are currently part of the Champions Group in the GCRG?
- Bangladesh, Barbados, Denmark, Germany, Indonesia, and Senegal
Q.9. Which position did the Indian men’s hockey team finish in the FIH Pro League 2022-23?
- Fourth
Q.10. The collapse of the Dutch government due to differences on migration policy has set the stage for a highly contentious election campaign in November. Who is the longest-serving leader in the Netherlands?
- Mark Rutte
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✅ Top 30 Headlines : 14 OCT 2023 #DailyNews
🌎 World
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Jordan
- FMCBGs adopts Communiqué at fourth & final G20 FMCBG meeting in Marrakech, Morocco
- Hollywood actor to be conferred with Satyajit Ray Excellence in Film Lifetime Award at 54th International Film Festival in Goa
- Israel warns all civilians of Gaza City to evacuate within next 24 hours
- Bangladesh will not join any major global initiative before next national election
🇮🇳 India
- Ms. V Vidyavathi, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, addresses inaugural session of 17th CII Annual Tourism Summit
- Union Minister Piyush Goyal confers National Intellectual Property Awards in New Delhi
- COAS General Manoj Pande presents President's Standards to Naga Regiment in Ranikhet
- School building of Shree Mahendra Rastriya Secondary School built under ‘Nepal-India Development Cooperation' gets formally handed over to Nepal
- IOC's Executive Board imposes suspension on Russian Olympic Committee
- Female Labour Force Participation Rate in India improves to 37 %
🗾 State
- Punjab: DoT hosts North Zone Conference on Telecom Security
- Dimapur sees 90-100 new HIV cases monthly
- Ladakh: Commissioner Secretary Tourism & Culture Kacho Mehboob Ali Khan inaugurates 8th edition of 2-day Ladakh Zanskar Festival-2023
- Rail Traffic resumes on DDU-Buxar-Patna section after Bihar Rail mishap
- Sikkim: Evacuation of stranded people from Mangan district’s Lachen and Lachung continues; Death toll stands at 37
- Train traffic resumes on Up line of Buxar-Arrah-Patna rail section in Bihar
🏏 Sports
- Ayush, the ‘next Shetty of Indian badminton,’ picks up lessons for future in Junior Worlds bronze medal run
- Cricket to make return at Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 but set to be a six-team event; no combined West Indies team
- Cricket World Cup: Pakistani presenter Zainab Abbas apologises to Indians for disparaging tweets
- India-Pakistan World Cup game gets global gaze on Ahmedabad, the city of contradictions
- Former England Captain Alastair Cook Retires From Cricket
📊 Business
- India’s AI programme to be kinetic enabler to achieve $1 trillion digital economy: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
- Air India Express set to induct 50 new Boeing 737 MAX planes in next 15 months
- India’s exports decline 2.6% to $34.47 billion in September
- HCL Technologies shares jump 2% after IT major’s Q2 profit rises 10%
- Life insurance firms’ new business declines 13% in first half of FY24
- DMart Q2 Preview: PAT may fall 3% YoY despite double-digit sales growth
- JPMorgan Q3 Results: Profit rises on interest income boost
- RBI penalises Union Bank, RBL Bank, Bajaj Finance over non-compliance
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📖 Daily English 5 Vocabulary Word
1. Evade (Verb) : (बचना): elude
Synonyms : avoid, dodge
Antonyms : confront
Example Sentence : Friends helped him to evade my woes.
2. Satisfactory (Adjective) : (संतोषजनक): Adequate
Synonyms : All right, Acceptable
Antonyms : Unsatisfactory
Example Sentence : He did not get a satisfactory reply.
3. Enormously (Adverb) : (अत्यंत): Very
Synonyms : Extremely, Exceedingly
Antonyms : Moderately
Example Sentence : Quality of life varies enormously from one place to another.
4. Vehemence (Noun) : (जुनून): Passion
Synonyms : Force, Ardor
Antonyms : Apathy
Example Sentence : There was a lot of vehemence in his reaction.
5. Immoral (Adjective) : (अनैतिक): Unethical
Synonyms : Bad, Wrongful
Antonyms : Moral
Example Sentence : Her behaviour was seemingly immoral.
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✅ Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 12 OCT 2023 #DailyQuiz
Q.1. What is the interest rate for loans provided under the Swarnima Scheme?
- 5% per annum
Q.2. How did the Indian men’s football team secure the SAFF Championship 2023 title?
- Winning in a thrilling penalty shootout against Kuwait
Q.3. What is the eligibility criteria for the Swarnima Scheme?
- Applicants must be females between 18 and 55 years old
Q.4. Where did the SAFF Championship 2023 final take place?
- Bengaluru
Q.5. World Zoonoses Day is observed annually on July 6th to honor the achievements of Louis Pasteur, a renowned French biologist. What are zoonotic diseases?
- Illnesses transmitted from animals to humans
Q.6. Where was India’s first ‘Police Drone Unit’ launched?
- Chennai
Q.7. Where is Pangong Tso Lake located?
- Eastern Ladakh and Western Tibet
Q.8. Which committee will be responsible for recommending greenhouse gas emission targets for obligated entities?
- National Steering Committee
Q.9. How many times has the gross GST collection crossed the ₹1.6 lakh crore mark since the inception of GST?
- 4 times
Q.10. What is the purpose of the Reserve Bank of India’s Centralised Information Management System (CIMS)?
- To handle big data and facilitate data analysis
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India likely to sign deal with US for 31 MQ-9B drones by Feb 2024
According to defence sources, the agreement for 31 MQ-9B Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) with the U.S. is expected to be finalized by February 2024. Deliveries will commence from February 2027, three years after the contract is signed.General Atomics (GA) is set to establish a global Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility in India as part…
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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given its approval for the 13 GW Green Energy Corridor Project in Ladakh.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has granted approval for the Green Energy Corridor (GEC) Phase-II project, which is an Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) for a 13 GW Renewable Energy Project in Ladakh.
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✅ Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 19 OCT 2023 #DailyQuiz
Q.1. What was the theme of the webinar organized by NABARD on its 42nd Foundation Day?
- “NABARD: 42 Years of Rural Transformation”
Q.2. How many medals did India secure in the 2023 World Archery Youth Championships?
- 11
Q.3. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to implement interoperability between its central bank digital currency (CBDC) and the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) by the end of this month, according to Deputy Governor T. Rabi Sankar. How many banks have currently adopted the interoperability program for CBDC and UPI?
- 13
Q.4. Which Act is proposed to be amended by the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023?
- Forest Conservation Act, 1980
Q.5. What was the recent amendment made to NABARD’s authorised capital?
- Increased from Rs. 5,000 crore to Rs. 30,000 crore
Q.6. What is the RBI’s target for daily CBDC transactions by the end of the year?
- 1 million
Q.7. Which of the following lands will not be subject to the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 as per the proposed amendments?
- Land converted to non-forest use after December 12, 1996
Q.8. Bangladesh and India have initiated trade transactions in rupees, aiming to reduce reliance on the US dollar and strengthen regional currency and trade. What is the trade deficit between Bangladesh and India according to the given information?
- USD 11.69 billion
Q.9. What was discussed and recommended in the 50th Meeting of the GST Council?
- Changes in GST tax rates, measures to facilitate trade, and streamline compliance processes
Q.10. Which organization recently became the first Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) in India to receive certification for its Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS)?
- Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
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Dr Meenesh Shah elected to Board of International Dairy Federation
Dr. Meenesh Shah, Chairman & Managing Director of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), has been elected to the Board of the International Dairy Federation (IDF) during the General Assembly of IDF on October 15, 2023.
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📖 Daily English 5 Vocabulary Word
1. Fruition (Noun) : सफलता : the realization or fulfillment of a plan or project
Synonyms : accomplishment, fulfillment, attainment
Antonyms : nought, failure, inception
Example Sentence : After much delay, the plan to build the new hospital finally came to fruition.
2. Bailout (Noun) : an act of giving financial assistance to a failing business or economy to save it from collapse
Synonyms : underwrite, give a helping hand
Antonyms : disagreement, infringement
Example Sentence : The government crafted the bailout scheme with little public discussion and without determining who was responsible for the losses.
3. Disseminate (Verb) : फैलाना : spread (something, especially information) widely
Synonyms : propagate, spread, circulate, transmit
Antonyms : repress, suppress, stifle, discountenance
Example Sentence : One of the organization's aims is todisseminate information about the disease.
4. Rudimentary (Adjective) : प्रारम्भिक : involving or limited to basic principles
Synonyms : primitive, basic, simple, elementary
Antonyms : advanced, evolved, complex
Example Sentence : You need to have at least a rudimentary understanding of technology before you can upload a video on that website.
5. Poltroonery (Noun) : कायरता : a shameful lack of courage in the face of danger
Synonyms : fearfulness, cowardice, cravenness
Antonyms : bravery, courage, daring
Example Sentence : Decried the poltroonery of those politicians who caved in to pressure from the special interests.
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1. Grousing (Verb) : बड़बड़ाना / शिकायत : complain pettily; grumble
Synonyms : grumble, complain, moan
Antonyms : commendation, compliment, plaudit
Example Sentence : She heard him grousing about his assistant.
2. Gingerly (Adverb) : सावधानी से : in a careful or cautious manner.
Synonyms : cautiously, carefully, circumspectly
Antonyms : careless, heedless, unmindful
Example Sentence : He opened the box gingerly and looked inside.
3. Poltroonery (Noun) : कायरता : a shameful lack of courage in the face of danger
Synonyms : fearfulness, cowardice, cravenness
Antonyms : bravery, courage, daring
Example Sentence : Decried the poltroonery of those politicians who caved in to pressure from the special interests.
4. Pestilent (Adjective) : विनाशक: likely to cause or capable of causing death
Synonyms : lethal, deadly, harmful
Antonyms : salubrious, beneficial, salutary
Example Sentence : Smallpox is a pestilent disease.
5. Pang (Noun) : पीडा : a sudden sharp pain or painful emotion.
Synonyms : pain, sting, discomfort
Antonyms : aid, assist, comfort
Example Sentence : The boy experienced a pang of sorrow when he learned his puppy had died.
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✅ Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 17 OCT 2023 #DailyQuiz
Q.1. Among the following Indian states, which one attracted the highest FDI inflows in FY 2023?
- Maharashtra
Q.2. What are the six priorities identified collectively by U20 cities?
- Encouraging environmentally responsible behaviors, accelerating climate finance, championing local culture and economy, ensuring water security, catalyzing digital urban futures, and reinventing frameworks for urban planning and governance
Q.3. Which country was the top investor in India in terms of FDI inflows in FY 2023?
- Singapore
Q.4. What was India’s score in the United Nations’ Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific’s (UNESCAP) global survey on digital and sustainable trade facilitation in 2023?
- 93.55%
Q.5. In which key areas did India achieve a perfect score of 100% in the UNESCAP survey?
- Transparency, formalities, institutional arrangement and cooperation, and paperless trade
Q.6. According to the Goldman Sachs report, by which year is India expected to surpass the United States to become the world’s second-largest economy?
- 2075
Q.7. What is the projected GDP of India by 2075, according to the Goldman Sachs report?
- $52.5 trillion
Q.8. What is the growth percentage of net direct tax collection in the current fiscal year?
- 16%
Q.9. Operation Broader Sword aimed to prevent the shipment of which of the following items?
- Illicit pharmaceuticals and precursor chemicals
Q.10. What is UPI 123PAY?
- An IVR-based UPI solution
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✅ Top 30 Headlines : 17 OCT 2023 #DailyNews
🌎 World
- Israel denies ceasefire and opening of border crossings to Gaza; Russia asks UNSC to vote on draft resolution that calls for ceasefire
- India-Bangladesh Trade through Burimari and Hili land Ports to remain suspended during Durga Puja
- India Showcases innovation at GITEX Global 2023
- US, Israel and Egypt agrees to ceasefire in Southern Gaza
- Daniel Noboa to become Ecuador’s youngest-ever President
🇮🇳 India
- India-UK 2 plus 2 Foreign and Defence Dialogue held in New Delhi
- Union Minister RK Singh launches dashboard for Data on Adoption and Forecasts of Electric Vehicles
- President Murmu to confer 69th National Film Awards on Tuesday
- PM Modi extends his best wishes to National Security Guard personnel on occasion of 39th Raising Day of Force
- Defence Ministry signs contract with Cochin Shipyard Limited for Mid Life Upgrade and Re-Powering of INS Beas
- Doors of Gangotri Dham to close for 6-month winter break from 14th November
- Earthquake of magnitude 4 on Richter scale strikes Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand
🗾 State
- Amit Shah addresses Parivartan Sankalp Mahasabha in Chhattisgarh
- Four college students drown at Kainoor check dam Kerala
- Tamil Nadu: CM M.K. Stalin appeals for release of 27 fishermen from Sri Lanka prison
- Allahabad High Court acquits Surendra Koli and Moninder Singh Pandher from death sentences in the infamous Nithari case
- Fire erupts in 5 coaches of Ashti Ahmednagar DEMU train
- BEST rolls out 10 more double-decker AC buses in suburbs
🏏 Sports
- ICC World Cup: Australia beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets at Lucknow
- International Olympic Committee includes T20 cricket, four other sports as part of Los Angeles Olympic Games 2028
- After Asiad silver in 1500m, runner Ajay Saroj hopes he gets INR 1.5 cr cash prize from UP govt, helping him repay debts
- Former South Africa & RCB player Roelof van der Merwe aims for star turn for Netherlands against his former team
- Cricket returns to Olympics after absence of over a century; Squash included in LA 2028 program
📊 Business
- Retail inflation drops to 5.02% in September, lowest in 3 months
- HDFC Bank reports Q2 net profit at Rs 16,811 cr, net interest margin narrows
- TCS sacks 16 employees, bars six vendors
- Jio Financial Q2 Results: Cons PAT doubles QoQ to Rs 668 crore, revenue jumps 47%
- Grasim board approves raising up to Rs 4,000 crore via rights issue
- LinkedIn lays off 668 employees in second round of job cuts this year
- Huawei is outselling Apple’s new iPhones in China, Jefferies says
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1. Braving (Verb) : सामना करना : to oppose (something hostile or danerous) with firmness or courage
Synonyms : confronting, facing, encountering
Antonyms : avoiding, ducking, sidestepping
Example Sentence : He did not feel up to braving his parents after the declaration of the 10th result because of his poor scores.
2. Proprietor (Noun) : मालिक : one who has a legal or rightful claim to ownership
Synonyms : owner, holder, possessor, keeper
Antonyms : tenant, lessee, squatter
Example Sentence : He is now the sole proprietor of the business.
3. Frivolous (Adjective) : तुच्छ : not having any serious purpose or value
Synonyms : trivial, unimportant, worthless, foolish
Antonyms : important, meaningful, substantial, serious
Example Sentence : Students who consider test instructions to be frivolous often fail exams.
4. Ratify (Verb) : प्रमाणित करना : sign or give formal consent to (a treaty, contract, or agreement), making it officially valid
Synonyms : approve, confirm, finalize, endorse
Antonyms : reject, deny, disapprove
Example Sentence : The shareholders will ratify any merger that will increase their dividends.
5. Forborne (Verb) : रोकना : politely or patiently restrain an impulse to do something; refrain
Synonyms : refrain, abstain, desist
Antonyms : bow (to), give in (to), submit (to)
Example Sentence : She had been there once already, but seeing him asleep, she had forborne to wake him.
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✅ Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 15 OCT 2023 #DailyQuiz
Q.1. Which rate provides a safety valve for banks to meet unforeseen liquidity requirements by borrowing funds from the RBI against the collateral of government securities?
- Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate
Q.2. What is the disbursal growth of PMMY loans in the first quarter of FY24 compared to the same quarter of the previous year?
- 23%
Q.3. What was the average size of Mudra loans in FY23?
- 73,489
Q.4. What is the new insurance cover provided under Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana in Gujarat?
- Rs 10 lakhs
Q.5. Which category of loans experienced increased demand under Mudra loans leading to the growth in disbursals?
- Tarun
Q.6. What is the name of the rare brain-eating amoeba infection recently discovered in South Korea?
- Primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM)
Q.7. What percentage of Pangong Tso Lake lies in India?
- 40%
Q.8. Which factor contributed significantly to the improvement in fiscal deficit in May 2023?
- Surge in non-tax revenues
Q.9. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is transferring its Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) to the private sector. What are some key features of the SSLV?
- Low cost, low turn-around time, flexibility in accommodating multiple satellites
Q.10. Who has been appointed as the new chairman of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA)?
- K Rajaraman
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✅ Top 29 Headlines : 15 OCT 2023 #DailyNews
🌎 World
- Israel claims to have killed two Hamas commanders behind last week's deadly attacks on its southern territory
- Christopher Luxon wins New Zealand election after incumbent PM Chris Hipkins concedes
- Israeli Authorities Target Hamas's Elaborate Global Crypto Financial Network
- Israel ground forces raid into Gaza to locate 120 missing Israeli hostages
- Ferry service between India and Sri Lanka begins from Nagapattinam to Kankesanthurai
🇮🇳 India
- Indian Coast Guard conducts medical evacuation of Chinese crew onboard Panama flagged vessel off Mumbai coast
- CBI conducts raids in various parts of West Bengal on allegations of passport forgery
- Road Transport and Highways Ministry takes up campaign for Vivad se Vishwas II to settle all eligible claims
- Govt declares August 23 as National Space Day to commemorate success of Chandrayaan-3 Mission
- Army Commanders' Conference to be held in Delhi from October 16-20
- Second flight under Operation Ajay lands in New Delhi with 235 stranded Indian nationals from Israel
🗾 State
- CBI conducts raids in connection with forged passport racket in various parts of West Bengal, Sikkim
- Classrooms of Haryana's Govt Model Culture Primary Schools will be converted into smart classrooms by end of 2023: CM Manohar Lal
- Mizoram's ruling Mizo National Front forms alliance with HPC (R) ahead of assembly polls in November
- Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates Nagaland's first Medical College in Kohima
- Maharashtra: 68.93 % of kidnapped girls and 63.10 % of missing women recovered this year till May 2023
- J&K: Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board to provide helicopter service from Jammu Airport to Panchhi helipad for Navratri celebrations
🏏 Sports
- ICC World Cup: India crush Pakistan by 7 wickets in Ahmedabad
- PM, Sports Minister congratulate Indian cricket team on victory against Pakistan in World Cup match
- Arctic Open: PV Sindhu loses to Wang Zhi Yi in semifinal
- CM Hemant Soren unveils Mascot and trophy for Asian Women's Hockey Championship in Ranchi
- PM Modi congratulates Raunak Sadhwani on his victory at FIDE World Junior Rapid Chess Championship
- Cricket World Cup: Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanka ruled out of tournament due to thigh injury
📊 Business
- A $64-billion export market for India faces a clouded future as EU’s carbon tax mechanism kicks in
- Mercedes-Benz India getting track ready for smooth electric drive
- Delta Corp gets another GST notice, this time for Rs 6,384 cr
- Ferrari to accept crypto as payment for its cars in the US
- BMW posts record car sales at 9,580 units in India in Jan-Sep period
- Vivo PMLA case: Delhi HC upholds ED custody of Chinese national
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📖 Daily English 5 Vocabulary Word
1. Reliable (Adjective) : (विश्वसनीय): dependable
Synonyms : good, well founded
Antonyms : unreliable
Example Sentence : Newspapers are no more a reliable source of information.
2. Academic (Adjective) : (सैद्धांतिक): Theoretical
Synonyms : Conceptual, Notional
Antonyms : Practical
Example Sentence : The debate has been largely academic.
3. Resolve (Noun) : (दृढ़ निश्चय): Determination
Synonyms : Resolution, Purpose
Antonym : Indecision
Example Sentence : She received information which had strengthened her resolve.
4. Infrequent (Adjective) : (असामान्य): Rare
Synonyms : Uncommon Unusual
Antonyms : Frequent
Example Sentence : Her visits were sudden and infrequent.
5. Earmark (Verb) : (चिह्नित करना): Set aside
Synonyms : Reserve, Appropriate
Antonyms : Use up
Example Sentence : The cash had been earmarked for a big expansion of the programme.
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✅ Daily Top 10 General Awareness Quiz : 13 OCT 2023 #DailyQuiz
Q.1. The Ministry of Home Affairs has introduced the “Scheme for Expansion and Modernization of Fire Services in the States”. How much contribution is required from State Governments for projects/proposals under the scheme?
- 25%
Q.2. Which commission’s recommendation forms the basis of the funding window for preparedness and capacity-building?
- Fifteenth Finance Commission
Q.3. Which ministry is organizing the International Conference on Green Hydrogen?
- Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Q.4. What is India’s position in terms of sourcing energy from non-fossil fuel sources?
- 40%
Q.5. What was the total FDI inflow to developing countries in 2022?
- $662 billion
Q.6. Which country in South Asia saw a 10% increase in FDI inflows in 2022?
- India
Q.7. What is India’s ranking on the Global Peace Index 2023?
- 126th
Q.8. Which country has consistently ranked as the most peaceful country in the world since 2008?
- Iceland
Q.9. What is the eligibility criteria for the Swarnima Scheme?
- Applicants must be females between 18 and 55 years old
Q.10. When did India and Pakistan become permanent members of the SCO?
- 2017
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🌎 World
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv amid ongoing conflict between Israel with Hamas
- ADB to provide 338m for vaccine production in Bangladesh
- China witnesses record-low number of births last year
- UAE Foreign Minister Engages in Phone Discussion with Indian Counterpart on Regional De-escalation
- Bangladesh minorities demand special security measures during election time
- Syria state TV says Israeli attack targets Aleppo, Damascus airports
🇮🇳 India
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 141st International Olympic Committee, IOC Session on Saturday in Mumbai
- Charter flight to reach Israel's Tel Aviv later today to bring back Indian citizens under Operation Ajay, says MEA
- 95 trains to be diverted, 05 trains to be short-terminated and 2 are rescheduled due to rail mishap in Bihar
- Parliamentary Forum on Mission LiFE begins in Delhi, ahead of ninth Parliamentary Speakers' Summit of G-20 nations from today
- President visits Vaishno Devi, inaugurates skywalk, remodelled Parvati Bhawan
- Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R. Hari Kumar addresses NSG Raising Day Counter-Terrorism Seminar in New Delhi
🗾 State
- Centre approves 7 bridge projects worth 118 Crore 50 lakh rupees in Arunachal Pradesh
- Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya instructs AIIMS, Patna for quick & best treatment to injured in train accident in Bihar
- Delhi government to set up more than 1,000 Ghats across Delhi for 'Chhath Puja' 2023
- Plans to set up amusement park on Mahalaxmi Race Course: Kesarkar
- Haryana government approves enhancing term insurance coverage for accredited media persons in state
🏏 Sports
- PV Sindhu enters Quarter finals of Arctic Open at Vantaa in Finland beating Chinese Taipei’s Wen Chi Hsu
- Neeraj Chopra in running for men’s world athlete of the year award
- Virat Kohli passes best fielder baton to Shardul Thakur after World Cup match vs Afghanistan
- Cricket World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma Overtakes Sachin Tendulkar, Adds Another World Record To His Name
- Sumit Nagal Becomes The Most Expensive Player At Tennis Premier League Season 5 Auction
📊 Business
- RBI Penalizes Paytm Payment Bank with Rs 5.39 crores for KYC Violations and few other norms
- Retail inflation falls to 5.02% in September, lowest in three months
- ‘Gangajal is exempt under GST’: CBIC refutes Congress’s ‘18% tax’ charge
- Infosys Q2 net profit jumps 3% to Rs 6,212 crore; firm declares dividend of Rs 18 per share
- Adani Ports sees more offers at dollar bond buyback than planned
- HC stays proceedings against Hero MotoCorp, Chairman Pawan Munjal in forgery case
- Festive season brings USD 13 bn opportunity for e-tailers, non-metro sellers get more Diwali orders: Report
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📖 Daily English 5 Vocabulary Word
1. Scandalous (Adjective) : अपमानपूर्ण : causing general public outrage by a perceived offense against morality or law
Synonyms : discreditable, disreputable, dishonorable
Antonyms : appreciative, innocuous, inoffensive
Example Sentence : They spread a scandalous rumor about a coworker that almost cost him his job.
2. Truce (Noun) : युद्ध-विराम: a short interruption in a war or argument, or an agreement to stop fighting or arguing for a period of time
Synonyms : armistice, cease-fire
Antonyms : war, hostilities, conflict
Example Sentence : Hopefully the truce will last long enough for the leaders to agree to a peace treaty.
3. Amok (Adverb) : आपे से बाहर : to be out of control and act in a wild or dangerous manner
Synonyms : rampage, berserk, frenziedly
Antonyms : calmly, collectedly, composedly
Example Sentence : When the robot started going amok and could not be controlled, the engineers realized they had made a terrible mistake in the programming.
4. Licit (Adjective) : जायज : not forbidden; lawful
Synonyms : legitimate, permissible, admissible
Antonyms : illegal, illegitimate, illicit
Example Sentence : She made some money by licit means.
5. Acquitted (Verb) : निर्दोष साबित होना : Persons who have been declared not guilty of a crime
Synonyms : Exonerated , Excused
Antonyms : Guilty , Accused
Example Sentence : None of the acquitted received any kind of compensation or redress.
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