Oxfam New Report- Highlights

According to a new report by Oxfam, more than a quarter of a billion people in 2022 will be pushed into poverty. The report also said that the financial crisis across the world will be driven by the rise in ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

UNDP Climate Action Grants

USD 2.2 million in climate action funding has been announced by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and partners of the Adaptation Innovation Marketplace (AIM) for 22 local innovators from 19 countries, that also includes India. Overview: The first round ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: April 16, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for April 16, 2022. INDIA – Govt to launch e-Sanjeevani Tele-consultation facility at one lakh centers from April 16: Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya – PM Modi talks to General Secretary of ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

India in 4 UN ECOSOC Bodies

India has been elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council’s (ECOSOC) four major bodies, including the Commission on Science and Technology for Development. Overview: To the Committee for Economic, Social and Cultural Right, Ambassador Preeti Saran has been ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

World Chagas Day

World Chagas Day is observed annually on the 14th of April. This day is celebrated to raise awareness about this life-threatening disease that can cause digestive and heart issues. Overview: This disease is also known as the American trypanosomiasis, silenced ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

PLI Scheme for Textiles- Recent update

Under the Rs 10,683-crore production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for the garment and textile sector, the central government of India has given its approval for the financial support of 61 companies. Overview: To receive benefits under this scheme, sixty-seven companies had ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Neptune Cruise Missile

Neptune is the name of a Ukrainian anti-ship cruise missile that was developed by the Luch Design Bureau. The design of this missile is based on the Soviet Kh-35 anti-ship missile. Compared to the Kh-35 it has improved electronics and ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Black Sea Biosphere Reserve

The Black Sea Biosphere Reserve is a biosphere reserve that is located in Ukraine’s littoral zone or nearshore of the coast of the northern Black Sea. It covers the region of the Mykolaiv and Kherson Oblasts and also includes the ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

IMD’s First Long-Range Forecast

The India Meteorological Department (IMD has issued a long-range forecast for the southwest monsoon season rainfall during the period June to September. The prediction has stated that rainfall will be normal this year. Overview: The long-range forecast of IMD is ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Exemption of Customs Duty on Cotton Import

To reduce the cotton prices, the Indian government has decided to exempt all customs duties on the imports of cotton. This exemption announced by the government will be benefiting the textile chain- fabric, yarn, made-ups, and garments as well as ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs