Global Hunger Index 2022

The Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2022 was released recently. What is Global Hunger Index? The GHI has been released since 2000 by the European NGOs – Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe. It aims to track prevalence of global hunger by region ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Paraliparis selti – new species of deep sea fish

Scientists have recently discovered a new species of deep sea fish in the Atacama Trench. Key facts In 2018, an international team of researchers surveyed the Atacama Trench by deployed free-falling landers to study deep sea creatures. They recorded three ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs

SLBM launched from INS Arihant

On October 14 this year, INS Arihant has successfully launched a nuclear-capable Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) in Bay of Bengal. Key facts The Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) was tested from India’s first indigenous Strategic Strike Nuclear Submarine INS ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs

October 15: International Day of Rural Women

International Day of Rural Women is observed on October 15 to promote gender equality and women empowerment in rural regions. Key facts International Day of Rural Women celebrates the achievements and contributions of women living in remote rural regions. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

October 15: World Students Day – Update (October, 2022)

World Students’ Day is observed on 15th October each year. Key facts World Students Day is observed on the occasion of birth anniversary of A P J Abdul Kalam. Since it is not officially declared by the United Nations, it ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

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

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 15, 2022 INDIA – Website (www.maabharatikesapoot.mod.gov.in) launched for contribution to Armed Forces Battle Casualties Welfare Fund by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh – Nuclear-powered submarine INS Arihant conducts launch of submarine ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

What is the Basij?

The Basij, also known as the Organization for the Mobilization of the Oppressed, is a volunteer paramilitary force in Iran that has been deployed by the government to respond to the recent protests sparked by the death of a woman ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Official Language Committee’s Recommendations

The 11th volume of the Official Language Committee was submitted to President Murmu in September 2022. Key facts The committee recommended using Hindi as a medium of instruction in IITs, IIMs and central universities in Hindi-speaking states. High Courts in ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

What are Rythu Bharosa Kendras?

An Ethiopian delegation led by the Agricultural Minister Dr Meles Mekonen Yimer visited Rythu Bharosa Kendras (RBKs) to understand their gain their operational know-how. Key facts Rythu Bharosa Kendras are first-of-its-kind seeds-to-sales, single-window service centres set up by the state ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs • Economy & Banking Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

SC’s split verdict on Karnataka’s Hijab Ban

The Supreme Court delivered a split verdict on pleas contesting the Karnataka High Court’s refusal to lift hijab ban in educational institutions in Karnataka. Key facts The Karnataka HC held that wearing hijab is not part of the essential religious ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs