Twin Deficit Problem in India

Ministry of Finance recently released its ‘Monthly Economic Review’ report. In the report, Ministry has highlighted that, Fiscal Deficit and Current Account Deficit (CAD) are two key areas of concern for the Indian economy. Findings of the report Monthly Economic Review ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: June 23, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for June 23, 2022 INDIA – Former Jharkhand Governor & Odisha minister Draupadi Murmu named candidate of be BJP-led NDA for Presidential polls – Australian Deputy PM and Minister for Defence Richard ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Western Sahara Dispute and Algeria-Spain ties

On June 8, 2022 Algeria announced to suspend its treaty of “friendship, good neighbourliness, and co-operation”, that it signed with Spain 20 years ago. Highlights This move has proved beneficial for both the countries. It came after Spain decided to ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Ruchira Kamboj: India’s Permanent Representative to the UN

Ruchira Kamboj has been appointed as the next Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations. She is currently Indian ambassador to Bhutan. Ruchira Kamboj will succeed T S Tirumurti. She is likely to take up assignment soon. Career Background ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice

On June 21, 2022, over 6,000 people gathered at Stonehenge in Britain’s Wiltshire to celebrate the summer solstice, which is the longest day of year in northern hemisphere. Key Facts People arrived at the spot to see sunrise directly behind the largest stone at World Heritage site in ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Centre for Brain Research (CBR) at IISC, Bengaluru

On June 20, 2022 Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Centre for Brain Research (CBR). Key Facts The Centre for Brain Research (CBR) has been set up at Indian Institute of Science (IISc), at a cost of Rs 280 crore. ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Massive Wild Fires in Spain and Germany

Germany, Spain, and Greece have been facing worst of Europe’s extraordinary heat wave. Apart from that, wildfires have also ravaged the three countries. Key Points Countries have witnessed temperatures rising to record highs even before the official start of summer ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Coast Guard: Induct of Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mark III

Eastern region of Indian Coast Guard, inducted the indigenously designed and developed Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mark III on June 20, 2022. Key Facts Advanced Light Helicopter is the first aircraft of newly created “840 Squadron”. It will be positioned ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs

ONORC Scheme Operational in Entire Country

With the adoption of “One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) in Assam, this scheme has become operational in entire India. Key Points Assam became the 36th state to adopt One Nation One Ration Card food security scheme. With the addition ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

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

14th BRICS Summit 2022

India is likely to push back against an effort by Chinese President Xi Jinping to use the summit BRICS summit as a platform for highlight his efforts to develop an alternative to the US-led global order. Highlights 14th BRICS Summit will be held ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Summits and Conferences