Daily Current Affairs  – 1 November 2022

In News Recently, researchers simulated the harsh ionising radiation on Mars in a new study where they found that ancient bacteria could potentially survive close to the surface of the planet much longer than previously thought. A new study shatters that record, finding the hearty bacterium could survive 280 million years if buried. This means […]

In News Recently, the suspension bridge that collapsed in Gujarat’s Morbi killed at least 134 people. The 19th century Bridge, which had been reopened days previously after repairs spanning six months, reportedly had over 400 people on it when it collapsed.  About Suspension bridges It is a type in which the deck is hung below […]

In News Recently, the Supreme Court said that those found indulging in the practice of the ‘two-finger test’ on alleged rape victims will be declared guilty of misconduct. About Two-finger test  The two-finger test is an invasive, unscientific and regressive practice where two fingers are inserted in the vagina to assess laxity of vaginal muscles […]

In News Recently ,The World Health Organization (WHO)published a report highlighting the first-ever list of fungal “priority pathogens” – a catalogue of the 19 fungi that represent the greatest threat to public health.  About   The WHO fungal priority pathogens list (FPPL) is the first global effort to systematically prioritise fungal pathogens, considering the unmet research […]

In News The Prime Minister of India  paid homage to Sardar Patel at the Statue of Unity and participated in the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas-related events. About  National Unity Day Every year, October 31 is marked as National Unity Day or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas in India to observe Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary.  It was introduced […]

In News Recently,The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) has notified amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (IT Rules, 2021). About IT Rules, 2021 India in 2021 replaced its decade old regulations on SMIs with the IT Rules, 2021 that were primarily aimed at placing obligations on […]

In News The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said that the first pilot in the Digital Rupee, Wholesale segment (e?-W) will commence on November 1, 2022.  It also announced that the first pilot in the Digital Rupee – Retail segment is planned for launch within a month in select locations in closed user groups comprising […]

In News India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member countries are expected to start negotiations for a free trade agreement next month to boost economic ties between the two regions. India has already implemented a free trade pact with the UAE in May this year. Terms and Conditions for this one are also being […]

In Context Recently, an internal study commissioned by the Ministry of Rural Development has advised the decentralisation of MGNREGS. Major highlights of the study  The study argued for decentralisation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) which will allow for more “flexibility” at the ground level.  It was the report of the […]

In Context Recently, Election Management Bodies (EMBs) expressed their expectation from social media sites to proactively flag fake news. More about the news International conference for EMBs: The Chief Election Commissioner was addressing an international conference for EMBs hosted by the Election Commission of India (ECI).  The conference was held under the aegis of the […]