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

09 Apr 2024

DAILY G.K. TEST

Start Test

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

First US-Japan-Philippines Summit to Boost Defence Ties

  • U.S. President Joe Biden hosted the leaders of Japan and the Philippines to boost economic and defense ties as the allies seek to offset China's growing might and manage risks ranging from North Korea to the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.
  • Biden's bilateral summit with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida brought an upgrade in defense ties with Japan, Washington's cornerstone ally in the Indo-Pacific region and an increasingly important global partner.
View Month Wise

ENVIRONMENT

Uttarakhand's Response to GLOF Risks in Himalayas

  • The state government of Uttarakhand initiated proactive measures to assess and mitigate the risks associated with Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs). Two expert panels were established to conduct risk assessments and monitor five high-risk glacial lakes in the region. These lakes were identified as prone to immediate danger, necessitating urgent attention and intervention.
  • GLOFs occur when the water levels in glacial lakes experience sudden rises due to various glacial activities, posing significant threats to surrounding areas. The formation of GLOFs is primarily attributed to glacial melting and subsequent outbursts, which can lead to devastating floods downstream.
View Month Wise

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Tata's Military-grade Satellite Successfully Placed into Orbit

  • India's first military grade geospatial satellite manufactured in the private sector was successfully launched and placed in orbit, with full functionality expected to be achieved within a few months.
  • Built by Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. (TASL) at its Vemagal facility in Karnataka, the TSAT-1A was onboard the Bandwagon-1 mission launched by SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket in Florida.
  • The satellite will provide military grade imagery with high resolution of less than one metre per pixel that will be downloaded and processed at a ground centre in India that is being built by TASL.
  • While India has a few military spy satellites built by ISRO, this if the first such initiative in the private sector.
View Month Wise

NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Innovative Election Initiative: Punjab Launches 'Booth Raabta' Website

  • In an innovative move aimed at enhancing voter engagement and accessibility to election-related information, Punjab's Malerkotla district introduced the 'Booth Raabta' website. Spearheaded by District Election Officer and Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Pallavi, this platform, accessible via boothraabta.com, serves as a comprehensive resource hub for voters and polling personnel alike. The initiative has garnered praise from key officials, including Deputy Election Commissioner of India, Hirdesh Kumar, and Punjab Chief Electoral Officer, Sibin C.
  • The 'Booth Raabta' website facilitates easy access to crucial election-related information, empowering voters with the tools they need to make informed decisions. Notably, it offers young voters the ability to download certificates and provides a platform for voters to rate polling stations, enhancing transparency and accountability in the electoral process.

UP Ex-top Cop Joins BJP

  • Former Uttar Pradesh director general of police (DGP) Vijay Kumar, who retired from the post nearly two months ago, joined the BJP along with his wife, stating that he will follow the party's instructions on contesting the Lok Sabha elections.
  • Kumar, a 1988-batch IPS officer, and his wife Anupama Kumar were inducted into the party fold by Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak and others at the BJP office in Lucknow.
  • He is the second former state DGP to join the BJP in the past decade after Brij Lal, who became a party member in 2015 and was elected to the Rajya Sabha five years later.

Indian Coast Guard Inaugurates Aquatic Centre at Mandapam, Tamil Nadu

  • Indian Coast Guard Director General Rakesh Pal inaugurated the Indian Coast Guard Aquatic Centre at ICGS Mandapam near Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu, as part of his four-day visit to the maritime force's bases in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Puducherry. The visit aimed to review operational preparedness and infrastructure development in the region, with a focus on ensuring safe, secure, and clean seas.
  • During his visit, DG Rakesh Pal engaged with officers and personnel to discuss his vision for maritime safety and security.
  • The Indian Coast Guard operates alongside the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force as one of the four forces under the Defence Ministry, each governed by its own legislation.
View Month Wise

DEFENCE

IPS Officer Love Kumar Appointed as IG in Special Protection Group

  • Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Love Kumar was appointed as the Inspector General (IG) in the Special Protection Group (SPG) for a period of two years. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved this proposal from the Office of the Secretary (Security), Cabinet Secretariat.
  • Love Kumar is a 2004-batch IPS officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre.
  • Alongside Love Kumar's appointment, the DoPT notification also stated that Umesh Chander Datta (IPS) was appointed as IG in the SPG for a period of two years from the date of assuming the charge of the post, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
  • The Special Protection Group (SPG) is a special force in India responsible for providing security to the Prime Minister, former Prime Ministers, and their immediate families. The appointments of Love Kumar and Umesh Chander Datta as IGs in the SPG are aimed at strengthening the group's leadership and enhancing its overall effectiveness in fulfilling its critical security mandate.
View Month Wise

PERSONS IN NEWS

Legendary Cinematographer Gangu Ramsay Passes Away at 83

  • Gangu Ramsay, the second-eldest son of FU Ramsay, passed away in Mumbai. He was 83 years old. Gangu Ramsay was a renowned cinematographer and filmmaker who was part of the iconic Ramsay Brothers banner. He contributed to over 50 iconic films under their production house.
  • Gangu Ramsay's filmography includes several horror classics like Veerana, Samri, Bandh Darwaza, Do Gaz Zameen Ke Niche, and Purana Mandir.
  • He also collaborated with other prominent actors and directors, such as Rishi Kapoor in Khoj and Saif Ali Khan in his debut film Ashiq Awara. Gangu Ramsay even worked with Akshay Kumar in the Khiladi franchise.
View Month Wise

DAYS AND EVENTS

Gudi Padwa 2024

  • Gudi Padwa, significant to Maharashtrian and Konkani Hindus in Maharashtra and Goa, was celebrated on April 9, 2024, marking the Marathi New Year with various rituals and religious fervor. This day is celebrated on the first day of Chaitra Month, which marks the starting of Marathi New Year 
  • Gudi is considered as a symbol of victory over evil.
View Month Wise

AWARDS AND HONOURS

GAIL Wins 15th CIDC Vishwakarma Award for Barauni - Guwahati Pipeline

  • GAIL (India) Limited was honoured with the prestigious 15th CIDC Vishwakarma Award in the 'Achievement Award for Best Construction Projects' category for its remarkable accomplishment in the Barauni – Guwahati Natural Gas Pipeline project (BGPL). The project, an integral component of the Jagdishpur – Haldia & Bokaro – Dhamra Pipeline project, marked a significant milestone by connecting North-East India to the National Gas Grid for the first time.
  • The Barauni – Guwahati Natural Gas Pipeline project spans 718 km and serves as a pivotal conduit for delivering environmentally friendly natural gas to the entire North-East region through the Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL). Notably, the project caters to prominent customers such as IOCL refineries at Guwahati and Bongaigaon, as well as nine Geographical Areas for City Gas Distribution across Bihar, West Bengal, and Assam.
  • The CIDC Vishwakarma Awards, inspired by the ethos of construction excellence embodied by Lord Vishwakarma, celebrate and incentivize individuals and organizations to elevate their performance and make significant contributions to the Indian construction industry's growth and development.
View Month Wise

GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

West Bengal Board Changes Class 11-12 Curriculum: New Subjects, Altered Marks System

  • The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) announced significant changes to the Higher Secondary curriculum, set to come into effect from the 2024-25 academic session. These revisions will impact students registering for Class 12 this year.
  • One notable alteration is the revised marks structure for various subjects. In health and family education, the theory component has been augmented from 40 to 70 marks, with practicals now carrying 30% weightage.
  • Certain subjects such as Punjabi, Gujarati, and French have been discontinued due to low student registration. Conversely, to diversify the curriculum and cater to evolving interests, WBCHSE has introduced new vocational subjects, including banking financial services and insurance, food processing, and telecom.
  • Additionally, as part of the curriculum overhaul, WBCHSE has introduced new academic subjects: applied artificial intelligence, cyber security, and the science of well-being. These additions aim to equip students with relevant and contemporary knowledge in emerging fields.
  • The council has not only introduced new subjects but also revamped the nomenclature and codes of existing ones.
  • Home management and family resource (HMFR) will now be known as human development and resource management (HDRM), while agronomy (AGNM) will be renamed as agriculture (AGRI). Furthermore, although the subject remains health and physical education (PHED), its code has been changed to HPED.

India AI Youth Awards Recognise Students for Societal Betterment Initiatives

  • 1M1B (One Million for One Billion), an UN-accredited, youth and AI-focused skilling organisation, hosted the first of its kind initiative, the India AI Youth Awards, to recognise and unearth the next generation of future leaders who are using AI (Artificial Intelligence) for good and creating a positive impact in society.
  • The winner of the 1st edition of the India AI Youth Awards is Arjun Manocha from Darbari Lal DAV Model School, Pitampura, Delhi for his project 'Sporty Coach'- it is a digital personalised AI-based sports academy for people who cannot afford sports academies or who have under the availability of sports academies in their areas.
  • The final twenty projects were shortlisted for the final round from over 500 projects received from across the country, including cities like Bengaluru, Delhi, Hisar, Gangtok, Gurugram, Meerut, Pune, etc. The first runner-up is Project Vision Glasses by Aditya Vikram, Fagun Bhutani from DAV Pushpanjali Enclave, Delhi, and the second runner-up is Project Agni Suraksha by Aastha, Arshia Goswami and Tanishq from Army Public School, Meerut Cantt, Meerut.
  • The guest of honour at the event was Darrin Farrant, Director of the United Nations Information Centre for India and Bhutan, who felicitated the winners with the awards.

University of Strathclyde Launches LLM Law, Technology and Innovation Course

  • The University of Strathclyde Law School launched a new LLM Law, Technology and Innovation course. The course offers a blend of legal and technological skills, taught by subject experts and visiting international scholars.
  • Graduates will have the opportunity to build their own technological projects while gaining an understanding of the law that regulates the design, development and distribution of technology internationally.
  • The LLM Law, Technology and Innovation course may be completed over one year (full-time). Upon successful completion of six modules and a summer project, students will be awarded the LLM degree. The summer project options include a dissertation, internship, consultancy, enhanced research proposal, or coding project, allowing students to tailor their learning experience to their interests and career goals.
View Month Wise

BOOKS AND AUTHORS

Sam Pitroda's New Book 'The Idea of Democracy'

  • Renowned author Sam Pitroda has written a new book titled 'The Idea of Democracy', which explores the current state of democracy and its potential challenges in countries like India and the United States. The book launch event was attended by Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal and other eminent personalities from the literary industry.
  • Pitroda's book addresses the paradox of so-called democratic success coupled with its liberal decline. It provides a detailed analysis of the essence of democracy, its workings, the values it needs to encapsulate, and the forces and safeguards that can help preserve liberal democracy. The book aims to stimulate conversations, particularly among the youth, on the meaning of democracy and the role they can play in its survival and thriving in the coming era.
  • Sam Pitroda is an internationally respected telecom inventor, entrepreneur, development thinker, and policymaker who has spent 50 years in information and communications technology (ICT) and related global and national developments.
  • Pitroda has also served as the founder and first Chairman of India's Telecom Commission, the Chairman of the National Knowledge Commission, and the Advisor to the Prime Minister of India on Public Information Infrastructure and Innovation.
View Month Wise

LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

'Must March with Time'" SC to Govt on Permanent Stint for Women in Coast Guard

  • The Supreme Court on Monday told the Centre that denying permanent commission to a woman Coast Guard officer on the ground that it is "functionally different" from the Indian Army and Indian Navy cannot be accepted in today's times, indicating that the court will step in if the government fails to remedy the situation.
  • After granting permanent commissions to women short service commission officers in the Army, Navy, and Air Force, the Supreme Court on Monday decided to investigate similar career opportunities for women short service agreement (SSA) officers in the Indian Coast Guard, while also ordering the interim reinstatement of a woman officer who was discharged in December 2023 after a 14-year career.
View Month Wise
Share on
Keep Yourself updated on Latest PTE Exam Pattern

Avail Free Topic-wise Tests and various other offers.

Later Allow