This quiz is based on Daily Current Affairs Articles posted regularly on Aspirant IAS Academy website.
Day: June 27, 2023
Daily Current Affairs for 27 June 2023
NATIONAL The Significance of PM Modi’s Visit to Al-Hakim Mosque in Egypt: Dawoodi Bohra Muslim Community Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Al-Hakim Mosque in Cairo, Egyptholds great significance, particularly for the Dawoodi Muslim community in India. The mosque, Read More …
Lab-Grown Meat
Why in News? Recently, there has been a significant development in the world of sustainable food production with the United States’ approval of lab-grown meat, specifically cell-cultivated chicken, by two California-based companies. Two California-based companies, Good Meat, and Upside Foods received U.S. government Read More …
‘Joha Rice’ varieties of North-eastern India
Context As per the Ministry of Science, Joha rice, aromatic rice cultivated in the North-eastern region of India is effective in lowering blood glucose and preventing diabetes onset and hence is an effective nutraceutical of choice in diabetes management. About Joha Rice: Joha Read More …
Caste has no role in appointment of temple priests
Context The Madras High Court has ordered that “pedigree based on caste” will have no role to play in the appointment of temple priests. Background In 2022, the first Division Bench of the High Court had set up a committee led by retired Madras High Court Read More …
Digital Competition Law
Context Recently, over 10 civil society and private organisations has addressed a letter to the government asking for the Committee on Digital Competition Law (CDCL) to conduct its proceedings more transparently by opening up its consultation process to the public at large. Read More …
India to remove retaliatory customs duties on ‘eight’ US products
Context During the recent state visit of Prime Minister to United States (US), both countries decided the termination of Six WTO disputes and the removal of these retaliatory tariffs on certain US products. Background In 2018, the US imposed an import duty of 25 per cent on steel Read More …
Growing zone of active tectonic deformation in northern Haryana plains
Context As revealed by a new study, the piedmont zone of Haryana is actively deforming and could become a future seismic hazard zone. ‘Piedmont plains’ are situated at the foot of mountains or hills (Like Himalayas). The piedmont zone of the present study Read More …
India-US Strategic Partnership
Why in News? The Indian Prime Minister embarked on a significant visit to the United States of America. The visit aimed to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries and focused on addressing common challenges, taking a stand on global issues, collaborating in critical Read More …
UPSC Mains Syllabus 2024, Know the Complete UPSC CSE Mains Syllabus
UPSC Mains Syllabus UPSC Mains Syllabus: The UPSC Mains Syllabus is very vast and need to be understood by the UPSC aspirants before starting the UPSC Mains Preparation. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is India’s premier central recruiting agency responsible Read More …