US: Waiver to India against CAATSA sanctions

US House of Representatives passed an amendment, that approves waiver to India against CAATSA Sanctions. Key Facts Amendment was passed by voice vote. It provides waiver to India, under CAATSA sanctions, to purchase S-400 missile defence system from Russia. US’s waiver is ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

NTPC- Indian Oil Joint venture firm

NTPC has inked an agreement with Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) to create a joint venture company, in a bid to meet the power requirements for upcoming projects of IOC refineries. Highlights Both the entities have joined hands with the objective ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Indian Navy ‘SPRINT Challenges’

The “SPRINT Challenges” were launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled for Indian Navy, on July 18, 2022. Highlights SPRINT Challenge were launched during Swavlamban seminar in New Delhi. The seminar was organised by “Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO)”. ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Presidential Elections- Key Facts

Voting for the presidential election lasted on July 18, 2022. 98.90 percent of electors were allowed to vote in Parliament house. Key facts The election is pitted between NDA candidate Droupadi Murmu and joint opposition pick Yashwant Sinha. Polling started ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Nelson Mandela Day 2022

The Nelson Mandela International Day is observed on July 18, annually in the remembrance of Nelson Mandela, who was the first democratically elected President of South Africa. Highlights The Nelson Mandela International Day calls for bringing change in actions of ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

DoT License for Kerala Fibre Optic Network (KFON)

Kerala bas become the first and only state in India to launch its own internet service, Kerala Fibre Optic Network (KFON). Key Facts It was announced by Chief Minister of Kerala, after Department of Telecommunications granted an Internet Service Provider ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

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

National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment

National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment was recently conducted by “Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG)”, in partnership with Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler (KPMG) and National Association of Software & Service Companies (NASSCOM). Key Points In the assessment, Ministry ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Jeddah Summit for Security and Development

On July 16, 2022, the Jeddah Security and Development Summit was organised in Jeddah city of Saudi Arabia. Key Facts The summit marked the presence of leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and United States of America. During the ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Ashish Kumar Chauhan: New NSE chief

Ashish Kumar Chauhan is all set to become the new chief of National Stock Exchange (NSE). Key Facts Candidature of Ashish Kumar Chauhan was cleared by ‘Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)’. He will become the managing director (MD) and ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

INS SINDHUDHVAJ Decommissioned

On July 16, 2022, INS Sindhudhvaj was decommissioned from Indian Navy, after providing service for 35 years. About INS Sindhudhvaj Sindhudhvaj means “flag bearer at sea”. The crest of the submarine portrays a nurse shark un grey colour. This Ship ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs