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Kempegowda International Award

Former chief minister of Karnataka S M Krishna, founder of Infosys & IT industry veteran N R Narayana Murthy, as well as former badminton player Prakash Padukone, were selected for Kempegowda International Award 2022”. Key Facts This announcement was made ..

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New CEO of NITI Aayog

On June 24, 2022, retired IAS officer Parameswaran Iyer was appointed as the new CEO of NITI Aayog, by Union Government. Key Points Parameshwaran Iyer is a 1981-batch IAS officer from UP cadre. He will replace Amitabh Kant and become the ..

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Zuljanah: Iran’s Solid-fuelled Rocket

Iran recently launched a solid-fuelled rocket named “Zuljanah” into space. About Zuljanah Zuljanah is a 25.5-meter-long, Iranian Satellite Launch Vehicle. It is capable of carrying a payload or satellite of 220 kilogram, into the orbit situated at 500 kilometres above ..

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Iskander-M missile system

Russia has announced to transfer the “Iskander-M Missile System” to Belarus. This missile system can use ballistic or cruise missiles, in their nuclear and conventional versions. About Iskander-M missile system Iskander-M missile system is codenamed as “SS-26 Stone” by NATO. Russia ..

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G7 Global Infrastructure Plan

The G7 grouping has announced a USD 600 billion global infrastructure programmes for poor countries. Global Infrastructure and Investment Programme This move was aimed at competing with formidable Belt and Road Initiative of China. During 2022 and 2027, US government ..

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

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for June 27, 2022 INDIA – UP Lok Sabha byelections: BJP wins Rampur and Azamgarh seats earlier held by SP – Punjab Lok Sabha byelection: Simranjit Singh Mann of Shiromani Akali Dal ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: June 26, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for June 26, 2022 INDIA – S. M Krishna, Narayana Murthy, Prakash Padukone selected for ‘Kempegowda International Award’ in Karnataka – Death penalty valid, judges cannot find ways to avoid it: SC ..

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BRO Cafes to be set up at 75 locations

Ministry of Defence has allowed to open BRO Cafes soon at different sections of border roads with Border Road Organisation (BRO). About BRO Cafes BRO Cafes will shortly open at 75 locations in 12 states and Union Territories. These cafes ..

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Coal India Ltd. to set up Power Generation Unit

The South Eastern Coalfield Limited (SECL), an undertaking of Coal India Limited (CIL), has announced to venture into power production. Key facts For the purpose, SECL has inked an MoU with Madhya Pradesh Power Generation Company Limited (MPPGCL) to set ..

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National Logistics Excellence Awards

First National Logistics Excellence Awards was hosted by Government of India in New Delhi. Union minister Piyush Goyal and minister of state for commerce and industry Som Parkash rma presented awards in 12 categories. About National Logistics Excellence Awards National ..

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