World Bank: India’s GDP Forecast- Update

For the fiscal year 2022-23, India’s GDP forecast has been slashed by the World Bank from 8.7 percent to 8 percent. The reason given for the change in forecast is due to rising inflation and worsening global supply caused due ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Tamil Nadu: ‘Equality Day’ on Ambedkar’s Birth Anniversary

Tamil Nadu celebrated 14th April 2022, the birth anniversary of Dr. BR Ambedkar as ‘Equality Day’ from this year onwards. A pledge was also taken across the state on this day. Overview: The pledge that was taken in all government ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: April 15, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for April 15, 2022. INDIA – Sabka Vikas Maha Quiz contest launched to build awareness about various Govt schemes – PM Modi inaugurates Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya at Teen Murti Estate in New Delhi; ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

International Gandhi Award for Leprosy, 2021

M. Venkaiah Naidu, the Vice President on 13th April 2022 has conferred the International Gandhi Award for Leprosy, 2021 to Sahyog Kushtha Yagna Trust, Gujarat, and Dr. Bhushan Kumar of Chandigarh in New Delhi. Overview: It is an annual award ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan

Rs.5911 crores have been approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs for the continuation of the ‘Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan’ (RGSA). The scheme has been extended for a period of four years from 1st April 2022 to 31st March ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

‘Tree City of the World’ Tag

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (UN-FAO) along with Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Hyderabad and Mumbai jointly as the ‘2021 Tree City of the World.’ Overview: The recognition has been won by the two Indian cities due to ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • Environment Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

China’s Zero-COVID Policy

While other countries across the planet are gradually relaxing their COVID related restrictions and urging their respective citizens that they will have to adjust to the COVID-19 virus, China is following a strict Zero-Covid policy. Overview: The Zero-Covid policy of ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Pradhan Mantri Sangrahalaya – Update (April, 2022)

On 14th April 2022, the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The contribution of India’s prime ministers will be showcased in the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya. Overview: The first person to buy a ticket to the ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Telangana Rice Procurement Issues

The government of Telangana has begun procuring paddy from the farmers of the state. The announcement for procurement was announced by Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao. A meeting regarding the procurement was held by Gangula Kamalakar, State Civil Supplies Minister. ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Canister Launched Anti-Armour Loiter Ammunition (CALM) System

The Canister Launched Anti-Armour Loiter Ammunition (CALM) System is a pre-loaded loiter ammunition canister or a drone that once fired can remain airborne for a period of time over a designated area and after the target is sighted it can ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs