Call Support +91-85588-96644

Exam Categories

International Tests

View More

Defence & Para Military

Assessment-I

View More

Assessment-II

View More

Placement & IT Sector

Assessment-III

View More

Aptitude/GK/Vocational Skill Tests

View More
TCYonline

Login

Sign Up

Please enter a Username or Email ID
Please enter a password
Keep me logged in
Forgot Password?
Please enter your name
Please enter your mobile number
You can't leave Captcha Code empty
By submitting this form, you agree to the Terms & Privacy Policy.
Already Registered? Login Here
OR

Sign Up via Facebook

Sign Up via Google

Sign Up via Twitter

Download Software
Tests given

Download TCY App

App Image
Subscribe to Unlock Test Prep Material close
Choose Exam Category

Unlock All Services And Enjoy The Premium Benefits

1 Month Plan

US$ 10

Subscribe Now

Valid For 1 Month

2 Month Plan

US$ 13

Subscribe Now

Valid For 2 Months

3 Month Plan

US$ 15

Subscribe Now

Valid For 3 Months

4 Month Plan

US$ 17

Subscribe Now

Valid For 4 Months

5 Month Plan

US$ 19

Subscribe Now

Valid For 5 Months

6 Month Plan

US$ 20

Subscribe Now

Valid For 6 Months

7 Month Plan

US$ 21

Subscribe Now

Valid For 7 Months

8 Month Plan

US$ 22

Subscribe Now

Valid For 8 Months

9 Month Plan

US$ 23

Subscribe Now

Valid For 9 Months

10 Month Plan

US$ 24

Subscribe Now

Valid For 10 Months

11 Month Plan

US$ 25

Subscribe Now

Valid For 11 Months

12 Month Plan

US$ 26

Subscribe Now

Valid For 12 Months

  • Payment made in INR entitles you to use Test in INDIA only
  • Each test can be attempted only once
 
loading

General Awareness

googleplus facebook

Daily G.K. - Top Stories

20 Oct 2022

DAILY G.K. TEST

Start Test

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Dr. Prashant Garg Elected as Member of Academia Ophthalmological Internationalis

  • Dr. Prashant Garg, executive chair, L V Prasad Eye Institute, was elected as a 'Member' of the prestigious Academia Ophthalmological Internationalis (AOI). Dr. Garg became the fifth from India to ever receive this honour. His tenure as a member of Academia Ophthalmological Internationalis will formally commence next year during AOI's next General Assembly meeting.
  • AOI is a university-centred international organization committed to excellence in education, research and culturally appropriate medical services to preserve and restore the vision of people of the world. Its membership is limited to 100 active members, and they represent the most eminent academicians in ophthalmology in the world, each holding a chair of this prestigious body. Dr Garg becomes the fifth from India to ever receive this honour.
  • As an ophthalmologist, he has been engaged in the study, research or practice of ophthalmology for at least 15 years and who has published not less than 100 scientific papers, reports, or books is eligible to be nominated for membership of AOI. The members are formally nominated and elected by the existing members of AOI based on merit.

Braverman Resigns as UK Interior Minister with Veiled Criticism of Truss

  • Britain's Interior Minister quit with a thinly-veiled criticism of Prime Minister Liz Truss who is fighting to reassert her authority over a restive party and lawmakers who are openly calling for her to quit.
  • The departure of Braverman, over a technical breach of government rules, means Truss has now lost two of her most senior ministers in less than a week.
  • Truss had sought to reset her premiership earlier after being forced to scrap economic plans that included unfunded tax cuts that spooked financial markets.
View Month Wise

ENVIRONMENT

CII and Indian Oil Corporation Launch Project 'Vayu Amrit' to Mitigate Stubble Burning

  • The Confederation of Indian Industry partnered with Indian Oil Corporation and launched project 'Vayu Amrit', a crop residue management initiative, in Punjab's Sangrur.
  • Crop residue burning should be avoided at all costs as it adversely impacts the environment.
  • The event was attended by senior officials from the government and IOC and over 300 farmers.
  • The farmers at the event shared their experiences and issues and welcomed the effort to help them find viable alternatives to stubble burning.
  • Varjeet Walia, Additional DC (Development), Sangrur, said that the crop residue management initiative is "an excellent endeavour" to improve the quality of air in the region.
  • The CII runs a crop residue management programme in Punjab and Haryana to mitigate stubble burning to reduce air pollution. The project was operational in 226 villages covering 2 lakh acres of farmland last season, said the release.
  • Through the project interventions, stubble burning was reduced by 84 per cent in the intervened lands.
View Month Wise

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

LIC Launches New 'Dhan Varsha' Plan

  • Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) launched a new scheme 'LIC Dhan Varsha.' This is a non-linked, non-participating, individual, savings life insurance plan which offers a combination of protection and savings.
  • This plan provides financial support for the family in case of unfortunate death of the life assured during the policy term. It also provides guaranteed lump sum amount on the date of maturity for the surviving life assured.
  • This is a close ended plan and would be available for sale till March 31, 2023.

Yubi Appoints Atanu Chakraborty as Independent Chairman of its Board

  • Yubi, formerly CredAvenue, announced the appointment of the retired civil servant and current Chairman of the Board of HDFC Bank Atanu Chakraborty as the Independent Chairman of its Board.
  • Chakraborty has held prestigious positions as the Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Finance and part of the Central Board of Directors of the Reserve Bank of India.

Nestle Enters into D2C Space, Launches Online Platform

  • FMCG major Nestle India launched its own Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) platform, foraying into the fast-growing online channel.
  • The company launched its D2C platform MyNestl in Delhi-NCR and will expand to other parts of the country, said Nestl India Chairman and Managing Director Suresh Narayanan.
  • This has been created specifically keeping the consumer needs in mind.
View Month Wise

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Scientists Compile Cassini's Solar Occultation Observations of Saturn Rings

  • Scientists compiled 41 solar occultation observations of Saturn's rings from the Cassini mission. The compilation will inform future investigations of the particle size distribution and composition of Saturn's rings, key elements to understanding their formation and evolution.
  • For nearly two decades, NASA's Cassini spacecraft shared the wonders of Saturn and its family of icy moons and signature rings, but we still don't definitively know the origins of the ring system.
  • "Evidence indicates that the rings are relatively young and could have formed from the destruction of an icy satellite or a comet. However, to support any one origin theory, we need to have a good idea of the size of particles making up the rings, "said Dr. Stephanie Jarmak, a researcher in the SwRI Space Science Division.

NSDC and Drone Destination Join Hands to Start Ten Drone Hubs in India

  • The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Drone Destination announced their collaboration to expand flying schools across the country.
  • The initiative is aimed at fulfilling the vision of making India the drone hub for the world and NSDC's focus is to promote skill development in the sector as it has huge potential to propel India's economic growth if supported by a strong collaborative approach.
  • Further, under the partnership, NSDC will also provide loans through its associated NBFCs for the aspiring pilots to undergo training with Drone Destination and receive high-quality skills, augmenting the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
  • Based on the announcements made during the Union Budget 2022, several initiatives have been put forth by the Indian government to make India a global drone hub.
View Month Wise

SPORTS

Irish Professional Bernard Dunne is Indian Boxing's New High Performance Director

  • Former Irish professional boxer Bernard Dunne was named the high performance director (HPD) for Indian boxing. Dunne, who had a five-year (2017-2022) stint with the Irish Athletic Boxing Association, replaced Santiago Nieva.
  • During Dunne's tenure with the Ireland team, Kellie Harrington emerged World (2018, Delhi) and Olympic (2021, Tokyo) champion, while Amy Broadhurst and Lisa O'Rourke won golds at this year's World championships in Istanbul and Aidan Walsh secured a bronze at the Tokyo Olympics.
  • Dunne, who has bagged 13 national titles, joined the Indian boxing elite programme at Patiala. He won the WBA World Championship in 2009 and the European Championship in 2007.
  • Dunne led the Irish high-performance boxing team from 2017 to 2022.

Sajan Bhanwala Becomes 1st Indian to Win Medal at U23 Worlds, Takes Bronze

  • Sajan Bhanwala became the first Indian Greco Roman wrestler to win a medal at the Under-23 World Championship when he edged past Ukraine's Dmytro Vasetskyi on 'criteria' to emerge winner in the bronze play-off.
  • It was the Ukrainian who pulled off a four-pointer on the edge of the circle for a solid start but Bhanwala bounced back immediately with a strong move that got him into a position from where he could pin his rival.

Long jumper Shaili Singh Wins Gold Medal on Final Day of National Athletics Open Championships

  • Teenaged Shaili Singh showed yet another glimpse of her brimming potential by winning her first National Open athletics gold with a leap of 6.41m in the women's long jump event at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru, Karnataka.
  • L. Sruthilekshmi and Nayana James , two long jumpers from Kerala, clinched the silver and bronzr, respectively after recording identical jumps of 6.22m. The silver went to Sruhilekshmi because she did not foul in any of her attempts while Nayana committed two fouls.
View Month Wise

NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Electronics MoS Flags off First SemiconIndia FutureDesign Roadshow in Gujarat

  • Union Minister of state for Electronics and Information Technology, Rajeev Chandrasekhar flagged off the first SemiconIndia FutureDesign roadshow in Gujarat.
  • Addressing the occasion, Chandrasekhar said that the roadshows have been planned with an aim to inspire the start-ups, next-gen innovators and industry leaders to invest in Semiconductor Design. It will help create a robust semiconductor ecosystem in the country, as envisioned by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.
  • "We intend to take the Semicon India program to every student, every college and make as many young Indians excited by and participate in the Semicon India journey," he added.

Mallikarjun Kharge Wins Congress Presidential Election

  • Mallikarjun Kharge was elected as the new Congress president after he secured 7,897 out of the 9,385 votes polled. His rival, Shashi Tharoor, however sprung a surprise by securing 1,072 votes.
  • Kharge the first non-Gandhi leader in 24 years to occupy the party's top post, will take charge on October 26.
  • In the nearly 137-year-old history of the Congress, it was the sixth time that the party witnessed an electoral contest for the top post.
  • Outgoing Congress President Sonia Gandhi, accompanied by general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and Mr. Tharoor were among the leaders who visited Mr. Kharge's residence to congratulate him.

Sanjay Malhotra Succeeds Bajaj as Revenue Secretary; Giridhar Named Defence Secretary

  • Road Transport and Highways Secretary Aramane Giridhar was named the new defence secretary as part of a top-level bureaucratic reshuffle effected by the Centre.
  • Giridhar, a 1988 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre, was appointed as an Officer on Special Duty in the Department of Defence.
View Month Wise

DEFENCE

India-Russia Joint Venture Hopes for $5 bn in Supersonic Missile Exports by 2025

  • An India-Russia joint venture that makes nuclear capable supersonic cruise missiles hopes to bag orders worth $5 billion by 2025, its chairman said, having signed its first export deal of $375 million this year with the Philippines.
  • BrahMos Aerospace is in discussions with Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam for new orders.
  • The joint venture, with a 50.5% Indian and 49.5% Russian partnership, fits into Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flagship make-in-India programme.
  • India has made Russian MiG fighter planes and Su-30 jets under licence and the two have collaborated to make BrahMos missiles in India. Russia has also traditionally been India's main arms supplier.
  • In April 2021, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov had said that the two countries were discussing "additional" production of Russian military equipment in India.

Deesa Air Base Near Indo-Pak Border In Gujarat

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for Indian Air Force's (IAF) new airbase at Deesa in Banaskantha district of Gujarat and described it as an effective centre of India's security. He said that the Deesa airbase, mere 130 km from the Indo-Pak border, will be able to give a better response to any threat coming from the western side.
  • Although the land for Deesa airbase was allotted an in-principle approval given to Indian Air Force (IAF) by the Vajpayee government way back in 2000, the project was put on a back burner by the UPA government for the next 14 years. Although the project was revived when Narendra Modi took over as PM, it was the 2017 massive floods in Banaskantha that really kick-started the project.
  • When PM Modi and then Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman asked IAF to provide flood relief, the Air Headquarters then headed by Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa found it very difficult to provide a relief air bridge to the affected area due to bad weather and no nearby airfield as Deesa was still lying-in files. It was then Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman who got the airbase approved by the government along with the ₹1,000 crore funding.
View Month Wise

DAYS AND EVENTS

World Statistics Day

  • Every five years, World Statistics Day is marked on October 20. The day is celebrated to mark the importance of statistics in human lives. The day aims to create awareness about the achievements of official statistics that were based on the values of service, professionalism, and integrity.
  • The UN's Statistical Commission was formed in the year 1947. But the Commission adopted the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics in 1994 only.
  • The decision to observe World Statistics Day was taken at the 41st session of the UN Statistical Commission in February 2010. The first World Statistics Day was celebrated on October 20, 2010.

National Solidarity Day

  • Every year on the 20th of October, India observes National Solidarity Day. This is a very special day for all of us. It was the day when our northern neighbour, who was a friend to us, launched an unexpected attack on our territory, which lasted about a month and ended when China declared a ceasefire on November 21, 1962.
  • In 1966, India was under the Prime Minister of Indira Gandhi. A Committee Constituting Prime Minister Indira Gandhi decided to dedicate October 20 as "National Solidarity Day" for the war remembrance, for honouring the soldiers who participated in the war and for honouring the soldier's family who sacrificed their life in the war. After that National Solidarity Day is observed yearly to honour the Armed Forces.
View Month Wise

ART AND CULTURE

'SARANG - The Festival of India in Republic of Korea'

  • The 8th edition of annual flagship cultural program of Embassy of India, Seoul 'SARANG– The Festival of India in Republic of Korea' concluded in October 2022 in offline mode at various locations across the country after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Starting in 2015, SARANG emerged as a prominent Indian cultural festival, introducing India's colourful and diverse heritage and has, since then, grown in size, scale and popularity, promoting India's soft power in its truest sense and contributing to its rich civilisation legacy and cultural vibrancy.
  • The word SARANG has a very meaningful interpretation for both Koreans and Indians. SARANG in Korean means 'love' and for Indians it refers to 'diversity representing different colours of India'. As a part of this festival, it is our endeavor to showcase the rich cultural diversity of India represented through various art forms including dance, drama, music, films and cuisine. This depiction of India in its entirety captures the hearts and minds of the local community in Korea and strengthens the love and friendship between the people of the two countries.
  • SARANG has now become a much looked forward event in the Korean cultural calendar. Usually, it extends for over a month and travels through different cities of Republic of Korea.
View Month Wise

BOOKS AND AUTHORS

IRS Officer Sahil Seth Launches His Book 'A Confused Mind Story'

  • Indian Revenue Service (IRS) Joint Commissioner GST, Custom & Narcotics and youth influencer, Sahil Seth launched his book titled 'A confused Mind story'. The book was launched and the first look was unveiled in the presence of Union Health Minister Mansukh L. Mandaviya.
  • The book was published by Blue Rose publication house, one of the top fiction, non-fiction, and poetry book publishers in India. The book is based on the contrast between the spiritual and material world. The book depicts the answers behind the confusion of the common man in day­to­day life and explains the rationale behind the meaning of life and belief system.
View Month Wise

TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS

CASHe, IRCTC Partner to Launch 'Travel Now Pay Later' Facility

  • India's AI-driven financial wellness platform CASHe partnered with Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) to provide a Travel Now Pay Later (TNPL) payment option on its travel app IRCTC Rail Connect. According to CASHe, the new scheme will help customers to book their rail tickets instantly and pay for it later in pocket-friendly EMIs, ranging from three to six months.
  • V. Raman Kumar, Founder Chairman, CASHe, said that the scheme will be a big venture in its sector. "The CASHe, IRCTC partnership will help CASHe to reach out to the millions and provide them with a convenient option to travel now and pay for their fare later in easy EMIs."
  • He added that the Travel Now and Pay Later option is a popular choice among travellers and tourists and has seen remarkable growth in recent times. "With CASHe's Travel Now Pay Later scheme, we will significantly enhance the payment facility and flexibility for the customers."
View Month Wise

LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

Uttarakhand High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Appointment of Judges

  • The Uttarakhand High Court dismissed a PIL seeking directions to appoint judges in the Uttarakhand High Court as per the sanctioned strength.
  • The PIL was filed by the Youth Bar Association of India.
  • The Division Bench of Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari observed that it is for the Collegium, consisting of the Chief Justice and the two seniormost Judges of the High Court, to make the recommendations.
  • There is no reason to assume that the Collegium is not mindful of its duty, or that it would not perform its duty, as and when the occasion arises.
View Month Wise
Share on
Keep Yourself updated on Latest PTE Exam Pattern

Avail Free Topic-wise Tests and various other offers.

Later Allow