Former Chief Election Commissioner Tirunellai Narayanaiyer Seshan died in Chennai on 10th November 2019. He was 87. He will be remembered as someone who cracked the whip on money and muscle power in elections and proved to be a nemesis for political parties. His wife, Jayalakshmi, had died early lastRead More
Justice Amreshwar Pratap Sahi has been sworn-in as Chief Justice of the Madras High Court. He was sworn in by Governor Banwarlilal Purohit at a ceremony at the Raj Bhavan on 11th November 2019. Before this, Justice Sahi was Chief Justice of the Patna High Court from November 17, 2018.Read More
Daily Current Affairs Quiz in English for Competitive Exams like UPSC IAS, SSC, IBPS Banking, Railways RRB, Defence, AFCAT, NDA, Insurance, RBI, SBI, FCI, State Civil Services like UPPSC, WBPSC, RPSC, TNPSC, TPSC, APSC, HPAS, HCS, PCS , MPSC, UKPSC, KPSC, OPSC, JPSC and other exams. Daily Current Affairs QuizRead More
The Supreme Court in a historic verdict on 9th November 2019 has backed the construction of a Ram temple by a trust at the disputed site in Ayodhya. The Supreme Court has also ruled that an alternative five-acre plot must be found for a mosque in the Hindu holy town.Read More
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) recently announced that India will host the Men’s Hockey World Cup in 2023. The event will be hosted from January 13 to 29. Spain and the Netherlands have been named as the co-host of the 2022 Women’s World Cup scheduled to be held from JulyRead More
Maternal Deaths in India has seen a decline of six per cent, as per the latest figures released by the Registrar General of India. Highlights of the Report: Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) of India of 130 in 2014-2016, it has declined to 122 in 2015-17. The MMR is derived asRead More
Researchers have discovered a new subtype of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) called HIV-1 Group M, subtype L which is the first time a subtype of HIV has been found in almost two decades. The researchers from the multinational pharmaceutical company Abott used a tailored method of the next-generation genomeRead More
The UAE Supreme Council has re-elected His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan as President of the UAE for a fourth five-year term. Indian Prime Minister congratulated His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on being re-elected. About Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan: Sheikh Khalifa was bornRead More
Global rating agency Moody’s changed the outlook on India’s economy to ‘Negative’ from ‘Stable.’ However, it has affirmed the sovereign rating of ‘Baa2.’ The change in outlook means that an upgrade in ratings in near future is unlikely. ‘Baa2’ is a notch above last investment grade. Outlook and rating areRead More
Kerala’s first cyclone shelter is getting ready at Mararikulam in Alappuzha district. The officials said that the facility would be made functional by December end. Cyclone Shelters in Kerala: 14 cyclone shelters are being constructed in different parts of the State. Apart from shelters, early warning systems consisting of sirensRead More
