UN Ocean Conference 2022

The United Nations Ocean Conference 2022 was started from June 27, 2022 and will conclude on July 1, 2022. Highlights Leaders from across the world have arrived in Capital of Portugal, Lisbon, as world is suffering from the impact of ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Summits and Conferences

Partners in the Blue Pacific’ initiative

The United States and allied countries namely Australia, Japan, New Zealand and the United Kingdom; have launched a new initiative called ‘Partners in the Blue Pacific’. Highlights This initiative was launched amid China’s aggressive push of increasing its influence in ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

EIU Global Liveability Index 2022

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) recently launched its annual ranking of most liveable cities of the world, and Global Liveability Index for 2022. Key Points The index highlights some significant changes as compared to Global Liveability Index for 2021. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

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

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: June 28, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for June 28, 2022 INDIA – Maharashtra: SC asks Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) govt not to disqualify rebel Shiv Sena MLAs till July 11 – PM Modi meets President of Argentina Alberto ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illegal Trafficking

The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illegal Trafficking is observed on June 26, 2022 every year. Aim of the day The day is observed with the aim of spreading awareness regarding physical and psychological impact of drug overdose deaths, ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Odisha: Siren project to alert Elephant movement

The Dhenkanal forest department in Odisha have planned to install automatic sirens near the national highway, in a bid to protect elephants from accidents. About Elephant Siren Project Under the Elephant Siren Project, Siren tower will be put in the ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

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

Himachal: Single-use plastic Buy back scheme

Central government is all set to ban the use of single-use plastic from July 1, 2022. In line with centre’s decision, Himachal Pradesh launched the “Single-Use Plastic Buy Back Scheme”. Single-Use Plastic Buy Back Scheme Under the Single-Use Plastic Buy ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

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

BRICS call for Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism

14th BRICS Summit was concluded on June 26, 2022 under the chair-ship of Chinese President Xi Jinping. India was led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Two-day summit was concluded with the Beijing Declaration. About Beijing Declaration Beijing declaration notes that, ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Summits and Conferences

BIS Performance standards for EV batteries

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has created performance standards for batteries being used in electric vehicles, after the recurring incidents of fire. Key Facts BIS has released standard test specifications for lithium-ion traction battery packs and systems (performance testing) ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Extension of GST Compensation Cess

Central government has extended the time to levy GST compensation cess, till March 31, 2022. Highlights Time to levy GST compensation cess has been extended by around 4 years. Thus, according to Goods and Services Tax (Period of Levy and Collection ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs