WB’s USD 245-million loan for Railway Logistics Project

The World Bank (WB) has approved a USD 245 million loan to extend support for Railway Logistics Project. Highlights World Bank loan will support India’s efforts of modernising rail freight and logistics infrastructure. As per statement, capacity constraints of Indian ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

TN dispatches second relief consignment to Sri Lanka

The second consignment of relief materials from Tamil Nadu was sent from to Sri Lanka on June 22, 2022. Key Facts The relief material was sent to people of Sri Lanka, who are affected by an economic crisis. The Ship ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Ban on entry of medium, heavy vehicles into Delhi

On June 23, 2022, Government of Delhi issued an order to ban the entry of medium and heavy goods vehicles in Delhi, starting from November to February, in order to curb vehicular pollution. Highlights As per official, entry of vehicles ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

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

CHOGM Foreign Ministers’ plenary 2022

On June 23, 2022 External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar addressed the “Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) Foreign Ministers’ plenary”, which was held in Rwanda. The meeting was delayed by two-years, due to covid-19 pandemic. Theme of CHOGM ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Dinkar Gupta: New Director General of NIA

On June 23, 2022 Former DGP of Punjab Dinkar Gupta was appointed as the new Director General of National Investigation Agency (NIA). Key facts CRPF Director General, Kuldiep Singh, was given additional charge of NIA in May 2021, following the retirement ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

India’s GSAT-24 satellite launched on French rocket

On June 23, India launched its GSAT-24 satellite, that has been built by ISRO for NewSpace India Limited (NSIL). Key Points GSAT-24 satellite was launched on Ariane 5 space launch vehicle, by French company Arianespace. It was launched from Kourou ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: June 24, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for June 24, 2022 INDIA – GSAT-24 satellite (4180 kg), built by ISRO for NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), launched by French company Arianespace from Kourou in French Guiana (South America) – IPS ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

SEBI Advisory committee on Hybrid securities

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has set up an advisory committee on hybrid securities, to make recommendations for the growth of hybrid securities. About Advisory committee on hybrid securities The committee will also recommend on measures focusing ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Assam Floods and Landslides

Assam has been experiencing unprecedented floods and landslides over the last one week. This has affected million people and left people dead too. In last 34 hours, 10 people were killed and 7 went missing. What are the factors behind ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

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

First India-Nepal Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train

On June 21, 2022, the first India-Nepal Bharat Gaurav tourism train was flagged off from Safdarjung Railway Station in Delhi. Key Facts The train is carrying 500 Indian tourists on board. It will arrive at Janakpur Dham station in Nepal, ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

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