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Nov-30th

 Current Affairs: ๐Ÿ“– Exam Related Current Affairs with Static Gk : 30 October 2021  #English 1) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia inaugurated the two-day 'Smart Urban Farming Expo' in Delhi's Thyagaraj Stadium in order to start a movement towards mass adoption of urban farming in the national capital. 2) Union Minister of State Rajeev Chandrasekhar launched a pilot project to revive and promote traditional 'Namda' craft in Jammu and Kashmir. ➨The objective of these projects is to boost and preserve the traditional Namda craft of Kashmir and upskill the local weavers and artisans of the UT to enhance their productivity through RPL assessment and certification. 3) Sohan Roy, a Forbes-listed entrepreneur from Kerala and who has a passion for getting noticed in the film industry through his unconventional contribution to humanity and the world cinema has now become the first Indian who has been awarded the honorary title of ...

Nov-29th

 Current Affairs: ๐Ÿ“– Exam Related Current Affairs with Static Gk : 29 November2021  #English 1) The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of Phase V of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana (PMGKAY) for another four months till March 2022. Foodgrain under this phase will entail an estimated additional food subsidy of more Rs.533.4 billion. 2) In a pioneering initiative to take tourism deep into the state's interiors and rural hinterland, Kerala Tourism will launch the 'STREET' project in select spots in seven districts, which would help visitors experience the diversity of offerings in these locales. ▪️Kerala :-  ➠Cherai Beach ➠Idukki Dam on Periyar River ➠Pamba River ➠Kumarakom National Park ➠Anamudi Shola National Park ➠Eravikulam National Park ➠Silent Valley National Park 3) Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat launched River Cities Alliance and National Urban River Management Plan for Kanpur in New Delhi. 4) The Rampath Yatra Express connecting Pune wi...

Nov-27th

 ๐Ÿ“– Exam Related Current Affairs with Static Gk : 27 November 2021  #English 1) INS Vela, the fourth submarine in the series of six submarines of Project-75, was commissioned into the Indian Navy in the presence of Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of the Naval Staff. 2) Hero MotoCorp, world's leading manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters announced that SBI's former chairman Rajnish Kumar has been appointed as an Independent non-executive Director on the Board of the Company. ▪️ State Bank of India :-  Founded - 1 July 1955 Headquarters - Mumbai,  Maharashtra Chairman - Dinesh Kumar Khara 3) Coal and Mine Minister Pralhad Joshi Inaugurated E-portal of accreditation scheme for minerals exploration and handed over 52 mines block to 15 state government's representatives in 5th National Conclave on Mines and Minerals at New Delhi. 4) To stimulate the Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) industry in Odisha, the state Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Naveen ...

Nov-26th

 ✍ Common Names of Chemical Compounds  ========================= ๐Ÿ”น Baking Powder➖Sodium Bicarbonate ๐Ÿ”น Blue Vitriol➖Copper Sulphate ๐Ÿ”น Bleaching Powder➖Calcium Oxychloride ๐Ÿ”น Chloroform➖Trichloro Methane ๐Ÿ”น Chalk (Marble)➖Calcium Carbonate ๐Ÿ”น Caustic Potash➖Potassium Hydroxide ๐Ÿ”น Caustic Soda➖Sodium Hydroxide ๐Ÿ”น Dry Ice ➖ Solid Carbondioxide ๐Ÿ”น Epsom➖Magnesium Sulphate ๐Ÿ”น Gypsum➖Calcium Sulphate ๐Ÿ”น Green Vitriol➖Ferrous Sulphate ๐Ÿ”น Heavy Water➖Deuterium Oxide ๐Ÿ”น Slaked Lime➖Calcium Hydroxide ๐Ÿ”น Potash Alum➖Potassium Aluminium Sulphate ๐Ÿ”น Quick Lime➖Calcium Oxide ๐Ÿ”น Plaster of Paris➖Calcium Sulphate ๐Ÿ”น Mohr's Salt➖Ammonium Ferrous Sulphate ๐Ÿ”น White Vitriol➖Zinc Sulphate ๐Ÿ”น Marsh Gas➖Methane ๐Ÿ”น Magnesia➖Magnesium Oxide ๐Ÿ”น Laughing Gas➖Nitrous Oxide ๐Ÿ”น Sand➖Silicon Oxide ๐Ÿ”น Sugar➖Sucrose ๐Ÿ”น T.N.T.➖Trinitrotoluene ๐Ÿ”น Vermelium➖Mercuric Sulphide ๐Ÿ”น Vinegar➖Acetic Acid ๐Ÿ”น Washing Soda➖Sodium Carbonate

Nov-25th

 ๐Ÿ“– Exam Related Current Affairs with Static Gk : 25 November 2021  #English 1) Niti Aayog launched the inaugural SDG Urban Index and Dashboard (2021-22) in collaboration with GIZ and BMZ under the umbrella of Indo-German development cooperation. ▪️NITI Aayog :- National Institution for Transforming India ➨Formed - 1 January 2015 ➨Preceding - Planning Commission ➨Headquarters -New Delhi ➨Chairperson:- Narendra Modi,  ➨Vice Chairperson - Rajiv Kumar,  ➨CEO - Amitabh Kant 2) Union Minister Dr.Jitendra Singh launched India’s first Virtual Science Lab for children under CSIR Jigyasa programme, which will also connect students with scientists across the country. 3) ICICI Bank has announced the launch of its online platform, 'Trade Emerge', to offer comprehensive digital banking and value-added services to exporters and importers across India. 4) The Government of India, Government of Andhra Pradesh and the World Bank signed the legal agreements for USD 250 million for a p...

Nov-24th

 Current Affairs: ๐Ÿ“– Exam Related Current Affairs with Static Gk : 24 November 2021  #English 1) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that Patalpani railway station in Indore will be renamed as Tantya Mama railway station. ➨ Tribal pride, Mama Tantya Bhil's sacrifice day is on 4th December. Indore Bus Stand and Patalpani Railway Station to be named after Tantya Mama. ▪️Madhya Pradesh  ➨CM - Shivraj Singh Chouhan ➨Governor -  Mangubhai Chhaganbhai ➨Bhimbetka Caves ➨Buddhist Monument at Sanchi ➨Khajuraho Temple 2) Union Minister of Education, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan visited IIT Guwahati and inaugurated the state-of-the-art Centre for Nanotechnology (CNT) and Centre for Indian Knowledge System (CIKS), along with two hostels at the Institute. 3) Andhra Pradesh was awarded the best marine state, which Odisha had won last year.  ➨ The best inland state award was given to Telangana while Balaghat in Madhya Prad...

Nov-23rd

 ๐Ÿ“– Exam Related Current Affairs with Static Gk : 23 November 2021  #English 1) Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman, who was held captive for three days by Pakistan after he chased and downed a Pakistani fighter jet in 2019, was awarded Vir Chakra, third highest wartime gallantry award, by President Ram Nath Kovind. 2) President Kovind presented Shaurya Chakra to Shri Sable Dnyaneshwar Shriram, Constable, 53 BN CRPF, Baramulla, J&K.  ➨He showed exemplary bravery, raw grit and extraordinary commitment to duty under extreme adversity, in keeping with the highest traditions of the CRPF. 3) US Vice President Kamala Harris became the first woman with presidential power in the US, when President Joe Biden temporarily transferred power to her. ➨The power transfer took place while Biden was under anaesthesia for a routine colonoscopy for one hour and 25 minutes.  4) In recognition of its initiatives in Digital Financial Services in response to 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', KVG Ba...

Nov-22nd

 ๐Ÿ”Ž เค•ुเค› เคฎुเค–्เคฏ เคซुเคฒ्เคฒเคซॉเคฐ्เคฎ ๐Ÿ” ■◆★●■◆★●■◆★●■★◆● 1. P D F เค•ा เคฎเคคเคฒเคฌ เคนै? เค‰เคค्เคคเคฐ:- Portable Document Format. 2. H T M L เค•ा เคฎเคคเคฒเคฌ เคนै? เค‰เคค्เคคเคฐ:- Hyper Text Mark up Language. 3. N E F T เค•ा เคฎเคคเคฒเคฌ เคนै? เค‰เคค्เคคเคฐ:- National Electronic Fund Transfer. 4. M I C R เค•ा เคฎเคคเคฒเคฌ เคนै? เค‰เคค्เคคเคฐ:- Magnetic Inc Character Recognition. 5. I F S C เค•ा เคฎเคคเคฒเคฌ เคนै? เค‰เคค्เคคเคฐ:- Indian Financial System Code. 6. I S P เค•ा เคฎเคคเคฒเคฌ เคนै? เค‰เคค्เคคเคฐ:- Internet Service Provider. 7. I P C เค•ा เคฎเคคเคฒเคฌ เคนै? เค‰เคค्เคคเคฐ:- Indian Penal Code. 8. E C S เค•ा เคฎเคคเคฒเคฌ เคนै? เค‰เคค्เคคเคฐ:- Electronic Clearing System. 9. C S T เค•ा เคฎเคคเคฒเคฌ เคนै? เค‰เคค्เคคเคฐ:- Central Sales Tax. 10. CRR เค•ा เคฎเคคเคฒเคฌ เคนै? เค‰เคค्เคคเคฐ:- Cash Reserve Ratio. 11. U D P เค•ा เคฎเคคเคฒเคฌ เคนै? เค‰เคค्เคคเคฐ:- User Datagram Protocol. 12. R T C เค•ा เคฎเคคเคฒเคฌ เคนै? เค‰เคค्เคคเคฐ:- Real Time Clock. 13. I P เค•ा เคฎเคคเคฒเคฌ เคนै? เค‰เคค्เคคเคฐ:- Internet Protocol. 14. C A G เค•ा เคฎเคคเคฒเคฌ เคนै? เค‰เคค्เคคเคฐ:- Comptroller and Auditor General. 15. F E R A เค•ा เคฎเคคเคฒเคฌ เคนै? เค‰เคค्เคคเคฐ:- Foreign Exchange Regulation Act. 16. I S R O เค•ा เคฎเคคเคฒเคฌ เคนै? เค‰เคค्เคคเคฐ:- Indian Space Research organization. 17. I S D N เค•ा เคฎเคคเคฒเคฌ เคนै? เค‰เคค्เคคเคฐ:- Integrate...

Nov-21st

 ๐Ÿ“– Exam Related Current Affairs with Static Gk : 21 November 2021  #English 1) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin released the Tamil Nadu State Policy for Children 2021 in Chennai. ➨India, the largest democracy in the world, is home to over 472 million children under the age of 18 years, representing 39% of the country’s total population. ▪️Tamil Nadu :-  ➨ CM - M K Stalin ➨Sathyamangalam tiger reserve  (STR) ➨Kalakkad Mundanthurai tiger reserve (KMTR 2) Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh launched first of its kind, latest, world's most sophisticated MRI facility at the National Brain Research Centre (NBRC), Manesar in Haryana.  ➨It is India's premier institute dedicated to Neuroscience Research and Education ▪️Haryana  ➨Governor :- Bandaru Dattatraya ➨CM - Manohar Lal Khattar ➨Haryana  Government has decided to develop Pipli in Kurukshetra as a world-class tourist hub. 3) Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat...

Nov-20th

 Current Affairs: ๐Ÿ“– Exam Related Current Affairs with Static Gk : 20 November 2021  #English 1) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh dedicated to the nation a renovated Rezang La memorial at a solemn ceremony at Chushul in Ladakh. ➙The [earlier] memorial was constructed in 1963 in the Chushul plains, at an altitude of over 15,000 feet, right at the India-China border, to honour the troops of Charlie Company of 13 Kumaon regiment, who on November 18, 1962, had defended Rezang La. 2) India has been reelected to the UNESCO Executive Board, one of the three constitutional organs of the United Nations (UN) for the 2021-25 term. ➨United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) currently has 193 member nations. 3) Telangana's Pochampally village, famous for Ikkat sarees, was selected as one of the best tourism villages in the world by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). ▪️Telangana :- ➨CM - Kalvakuntla Chandrashekhar Rao Governor - Dr. Tamilisa...

Nov-19th

 ✍ LIST OF FESTIVALS OF INDIA : 1. Andhra Pradesh - Dasara, Ugadi, Deccan Festival, Brahmotsavam 2. Arunachal Pradesh -  Reh, Boori Boot, Myoko, Dree, Pongtu, Losar, Murung, Solang, Mopin, Monpa festival 3. Assam - Ambubachi, Bhogali Bihu, Baishagu, Dehing Patkai 4. Bihar - Chhath Puja, Bihula 5. Goa - Sunburn festival, Ladain, Mando 6. Gujarat -  Navratri, Janmashtami, Kutch Utsav, Uttarayana 7. Himachal Pradesh -  Rakhadumni, Gochi Festival 8. Jammu and Kashmir -  Har Navami, Chhari, Bahu Mela, Dosmoche, 9. Jharkhand -  Karam Utsav, Holi, Rohini, Tusu. 10. Karnataka -  Mysore Dasara, Ugadi 11. Kerala -  Onam, Vishu 12. Meghalaya -  Nongkrem festival, Khasis festival, Wangla, Sajibu Cheiraoba 13. Maharashtra - Ganesh Utsav, Gudi Padva 14. Manipur -  Yaoshang, Porag, Chavang Kut 15. Mizoram  - Chapcharkut Festival. 16. Nagaland  - Hornbill festival, Moatsu Festival 17. Odisha - Rath Yatra, Raja Parba, Nukahai 18. Punjab - Lohri...

Nov-18th

 Current Affairs: ๐Ÿ“– Exam Related Current Affairs with Static Gk : 18 November 2021  #English 1) Union Minister Piyush Goyal virtually launched India's first Food Museum in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur. ➨Tamil Nadu will now be home to the agricultural history of India. Thanjavur is the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu. Now it will be home to the agricultural history of India. ▪️Tamil Nadu :-  ➨ CM - M K Stalin ➨Sathyamangalam tiger reserve  (STR) ➨Kalakkad Mundanthurai tiger reserve (KMTR) 2) Sourav Ganguly, the BCCI president, has taken over from Anil Kumble as the new chairman of the ICC Cricket Council, the governing body confirmed. Kumble, who took over in 2012, has served the three separate three-year-terms. ▪️Board of Control for Cricket in India:- President - Sourav Ganguly Secretary - Jay Shah Headquarters - Mumbai Founded - December 1928 3) Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Parshottam Rupala inaugurated the country’s first-of-its kind,...

Nov-16th

 ๐Ÿ“– Exam Related Current Affairs with Static Gk : 16 November 2021  #English 1) Uttarakhand won the prestigious national level awards in three categories at the India Today Tourism Survey and Awards-2021. ➨ In these, the state got the award for Best Wildlife Destination, Best Adventure Destination and Best Spiritual Destination. ▪️Uttarakhand CM :- Pushkar Singh Dhami Governor :-  Gurmit Singh ๐Ÿ‘‰Asan Conservation Reserve ๐Ÿ‘‰Country's first moss garden  ๐Ÿ‘‰Country's first Pollinator Park  ๐Ÿ‘‰Integrated Model Agriculture Village Scheme ๐Ÿ‘‰Rajaji Tiger Reserve  ๐Ÿ… ๐Ÿ‘‰Jim Corbett National Park 2) India will face Australia in the opening match when women's cricket makes its debut at the 2022 Commonwealth Games on July 29 while the final will be played on August 7. ➨The last time cricket was played in the multi-sporting showpiece was in the 1998 edition in Kuala Lumpur. 3) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched 'Rakshak' road safety initiative, under which 30,0...

Nov-15th

 Current Affairs: ๐Ÿ“– Exam Related Current Affairs with Static Gk : 15 November 2021  #English 1) Indian women's team Test and ODI team captain Mithali Raj was conferred the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award by Ram Nath Kovind. ➨Raj notably became the first woman's cricketer to win this award. 2) The Union Minister for Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Shri Arjun Munda and Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the 3-day Uttarakhand Tribal Festival in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. ▪️Uttarakhand CM :- Pushkar Singh Dhami Governor :-  Gurmit Singh ๐Ÿ‘‰Asan Conservation Reserve ๐Ÿ‘‰Country's first moss garden  ๐Ÿ‘‰Country's first Pollinator Park  ๐Ÿ‘‰Integrated Model Agriculture Village Scheme ๐Ÿ‘‰Rajaji Tiger Reserve  ๐Ÿ… ๐Ÿ‘‰Jim Corbett National Park 3) 1982-batch retired IRS officer and former chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Pramod Chandra Mody was appointed new Secretary General Rajya Sabha, replacing P.P.K. Ramacharyulu....

Nov-14th

 ✍ 100 Important Books & Authors 1):- David Copperfield → Charles Dickens 2):- Hamlet → William Shakespeare 3):- The Rime of the Ancient Mariner → Samuel Taylor Coleridge 4):- Das Capital → Karl Mark 5):- Animal Farm → George Orwell  6):- Dialogues → Plato 7):- Tempest → William Shakespeare 8):- Main Kemp → Ad loaf Hitler 9):- Mother → Maxim Gorky 10):- As You Like it → William Shakespeare 11):- Paradise Lost → John Milton 12):- The Tale of Two Cities → Charles Dickens 13):- The Merchant of Venice → William Shakespeare 14):- Pride and Prejudice → Jane Austen 15):- All’s Well that Ends Well → William Shakespeare 16):- Anna Karenina → Leo Tolstoy 17):- Origin of Species → Charles Darwin 18):- Discovery of India → Jawahar Lal Nehru 19):- Asian Drama → Gunner Myrdal 20):- The Old Man and The Sea → Earnest Hemingway 21):- Julius Caesar → William Shakespeare 22):- Man and Superman → George Bernard Shaw 23):- War and Peace → Leo Tolstoy 24):- Gulliver’s Travels → Jonathan Swift 2...

Nov-12th

 Current Affairs: ๐Ÿ“– Important Current affairs for All Upcoming Exams #English 1) The Telangana government launched the ‘Medicines from the Sky’ project under which drugs and vaccines will be delivered using drones, a first of its kind initiative in all of Asia. ▪️Telangana :- ➨CM - Kalvakuntla Chandrashekhar Rao ➨Amrabad Tiger Reserve  ➨Kawal Tiger Reserve 2) Lawyer Tejus Chauhan has been appointed Regional Director for South Asia in the International Court of Arbitration of the Paris-based International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). ➨ Tejus  Chauhan will be the second Indian appointed to the position and will be based in Singapore. ➨The ICC Court was established in 1923 and has helped resolve difficulties in international commercial and business disputes to support trade and investment. 3) Former IPS officer Iqbal Singh Lalpura, who joined BJP in 2012, has been chosen as chairman of National Commission for Minorities. ➨Lalpura, during his tenure as IPS officer, served as S...

Nov-11th

 Current Affairs: ๐Ÿ“– Exam Related Current Affairs with Static Gk : 11 November 2021  #English 1) A commerce ministry report pointed out that Gujarat topped the logistics index chart, a marker of the efficiency of logistical services necessary for promoting exports and economic growth.  ➨This is the third year in a row that the state remained on top of the rankings. ▪️Gujarat:- ➨CM -  Bhupendra Patel ➨Governor - Acharya Devvrat ➨Nageshwar Temple  ➨Somnath Temple 2) Former chancellor of GITAM deemed-to-be University, former Vice-Chancellor of Andhra University and Padma Shri awardee Koneru Ramakrishna Rao died here after a brief illness. He was 89. ➨ Born on October 4, 1932, Ramakrishna Rao was an internationally recognised psychologist, Gandhian scholar and educator. 3) Kolkata-based player Mitrabha Guha has become India's 72nd chess Grand Master by bagging his third and final GM norm during a tournament in Serbia. ➨The 20-year old Guha achieved the GM title afte...

Nov-10th

 Daily GS GK Quiz Current Affairs CTET: ╔═══════════════════╗      ๐Ÿ“š Daily Current Affairs | 10-11-2021 ๐Ÿ“š ╚═══════════════════╝ Q.1. From which city did the first tour of Shri Ramayana Yatra train start? Ans. New Delhi Q.2. Which state's cabinet has approved the "Industrial Relations Rules, 2021" to protect the rights of employers and employees? Ans. Assam Q.3. Which award's famous singer and host Aditya Narayan has been honored with an honorary doctorate? Ans. Nelson Mandela Peace Prize Q.4. Which day is celebrated all over India on 9th November? Ans. National Legal Services Day Q.5. Which day is celebrated all over the world on 9th November? Ans. World Urdu Day Q.6. Which state government has set up the first special purpose vehicle to manage natural conservation missions? Ans. Government of Tamil Nadu Q.7. "Wang Yaping" has become which Chinese woman astronaut to walk in space? Ans. First Q.8. President Ram Nath Kovind has honored how many people with t...