What is Delhi SAMRIDDHI Scheme?

Delhi Lieutenant-Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena launched the SAMRIDDHI 2022-23 scheme on October 26.  Key facts SAMRIDDHI is short for Strengthening and Augmentation of Municipal Revenue for Infrastructure Development in Delhi. It is implemented from October 26 to March 31, 2023. ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Government Schemes Current Affairs

“Portrait of Immigration to Canada” report

The report titled “Portrait of Immigration to Canada” was released recently by Statistics Canada. Key findings The Statistics Canada recently released the 2021 census, which includes the latest statistical portrait of immigration and ethno-cultural diversity in the country. This is ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 27, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 27, 2022 INDIA – Envoys of five nations present credentials to President of India — Joyce Kakuramatsi Kikafunda, High Commissioner of Uganda, Nguyen Thanh Hai, Ambassador of Vietnam, Iraj Elahi: ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

What are “viral spillover risks”?

A new research found that climate change could increase the risk of “viral spillover” in several parts of the world. This could cause pandemics in the future. Key facts A new research article titled “Viral spillover risk increases with climate ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

NASA to study Unidentified Aerial Phenomena

NASA recently launched an independent study of unidentified aerial phenomena. Key facts A new team of scientists and experts are set to study unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), formerly known as UFOs. Its aim is to lay groundwork for the future ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

UNSC Counter-Terrorism Committee – Update (October, 2022)

A special meeting of the UNSC Counter-Terrorism Committee is set to be held in India. Key facts The UNSC’s two-day meeting in India on counter-terrorism will be held in Mumbai and Delhi on October 28 and 29 respectively. This marks ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

India to expand NaVIC

India is planning to expand the regional satellite navigation system NavIC. Key facts The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is currently planning to expand the Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC). It had sought the government’s permission to launch 12 additional ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

UN Disarmament Week

The UN Disarmament Week is observed from October 24 to 30. Key facts The UN Disarmament Week is observed to raise awareness and improve understanding of the significance and challenges of disarmament. The week starts on October 24, which marks ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Two Indian beaches receive Blue Flag tag

Two beaches in Lakshadweep received international eco-label “Blue Flag”. Key facts Minicoy Thundi Beach and Kadmat Beach in Lakshadweep recently entered into the coveted list of Blue Beaches. These two beaches have a dedicated staff to maintain cleanliness and provide ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Allmenia multiflora

A new species of plant named Allmenia multiflora was discovered on the granite hillocks of Palakkad. Key facts Allmenia multiflora is a new species belonging to the genus Allmania. It is only the second species of the Allmania genus found in the world. The new species ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs