14th BRICS Summit was concluded on June 26, 2022 under the chair-ship of Chinese President Xi Jinping. India was led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Two-day summit was...
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has created performance standards for batteries being used in electric vehicles, after the recurring incidents of fire. Key Facts BIS has released...
Central government has extended the time to levy GST compensation cess, till March 31, 2022. Highlights Time to levy GST compensation cess has been extended by around 4 years....
Former chief minister of Karnataka S M Krishna, founder of Infosys & IT industry veteran N R Narayana Murthy, as well as former badminton player Prakash Padukone, were...
On June 24, 2022, retired IAS officer Parameswaran Iyer was appointed as the new CEO of NITI Aayog, by Union Government. Key Points Parameshwaran Iyer is a 1981-batch...
Iran recently launched a solid-fuelled rocket named “Zuljanah” into space. About Zuljanah Zuljanah is a 25.5-meter-long, Iranian Satellite Launch Vehicle. It is capable of carrying a payload or...
Russia has announced to transfer the “Iskander-M Missile System” to Belarus. This missile system can use ballistic or cruise missiles, in their nuclear and conventional versions. About Iskander-M...
The G7 grouping has announced a USD 600 billion global infrastructure programmes for poor countries. Global Infrastructure and Investment Programme This move was aimed at competing with formidable...
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for June 27, 2022 INDIA – UP Lok Sabha byelections: BJP wins Rampur and Azamgarh seats earlier held by SP...
1. When is the ‘United Nations Public Service Day’ observed? [A] June 18[B] June 21[C] June 23[D] June 25 Show Answer Correct Answer: C [June 23] Notes:Observed on...
