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Ukraine in European Electricity Grid

Ukraine has been linked to an electricity grid of continental Europe. This will reduce Ukraine’s dependence on Russia. Synchronization of the electricity grid According to an announcement by...

March 17, 2022

US Fed Rate Hike – Impact on India

In the first hike since 2018, the US Federal Reserve increased the interest rates by 25 basis points. Reasons for US Fed Rate Hike In February, inflation in...

March 17, 2022

What is ‘Daylight Saving Time’?

Daylight Saving Time (DST), also known as summertime in some countries, is a mechanism to save energy and it involves resetting the clocks. About DST Daylight Saving Time...

March 17, 2022

Retail Inflation in February 2022

According to the data released by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI), India’s retail inflation surged to 6.07% in February. About the surge in inflation Retail...

March 17, 2022

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : March 17, 2022

1. Which institution released the Directions of ‘Regulatory Framework for Microfinance Loans’? [A] NABARD[B] RBI[C] Ministry of Finance[D] Ministry of Cooperation Show Answer Correct Answer: B [RBI] Notes:The...

March 17, 2022

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: March 17, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for March 17, 2022 NEW ENVOYS – Ambassador of Indonesia: Ina Hagniningtyas Krisnamurthi – Ambassador of Russia: Denis Evgenyevich Alipov...

March 17, 2022

EU Carbon border tariff

The European Union (EU) countries decided to impose the world’s first carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions tariff on imports of polluting goods. Overview Starting from 2020, the European Union...

March 16, 2022

What was ‘2014 MH17 Crash’?

Australia and Netherlands decided to take legal action against Russia over its alleged role in downing Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 in eastern Ukraine more than seven years ago....

March 16, 2022

Karnataka HC verdict on Hijab ban

On 15th March a three-judge Bench of Karnataka High Court (HC) gave a verdict on the petitions related to banning Hijab (headscarf) in Karnataka’s educational institutions. Observations of...

March 16, 2022

Rejuvenation Project of 13 Rivers

On 14th March, Ministry for Forest, Environment, and Climate Change announced the project for the rejuvenation of 13 major rivers in the country. Selected Rivers The 13 Rivers...

March 16, 2022

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