Tamil Nadu ‘Ennum Ezhuthum’ scheme

Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin launched the “Ennum Ezhuthum Scheme” in state, as schools re-opened after summer vacation. Ennum Ezhuthum Scheme This scheme was launched to bridge the learning gap among students aged under 8, caused as a ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

APEDA ‘Mango festival’ in Bahrain

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is organising an eight-day long mango festival in Bahrain, in order to boost Mango export. Key Facts During the mango festival, 34 varieties of mangoes are being displayed. All the ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

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

Solidarity-2023 Border Operation

India and other members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) have extended their support to China-led initiative “Solidarity-2023”, in a bid to organise a joint border operation in 2023. Highlights This was announced by Director of Border Security Force (BSF) ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs

China’s biggest and most modern aircraft carrier

On June 17, 2022 China launched its third aircraft carrier, named “Fujian” in a bid to extend the range of its navy in Indo-Pacific region. About Fujian aircraft carrier The newly launched aircraft carrier is most advanced and first “fully ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Gaia Space Mission and Starquakes

The Gaia Space Observatory of European Space Agency recently detected several “starquakes”, which were similar to tsunami-like earthquakes. Key Points Gaia Space Mission was launched in 2013. It studies the Milky Way. The mission has created a map of galaxy. ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

RBI: ‘Payments Vision 2025’ Document

On June 17, 2022, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its vision on architecture of digital finance, in a document for payments systems. Payment Vision 2025 document The document includes: Regulations for BigTechs and fintechs in payments Guidelines on payments ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Pragati Maidan Integrated Transit Corridor project

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate much-awaited tunnel and six underpasses, as a part of Pragati Maidan Integrated Transit Corridor project, on June 19, 2022. About Pragati Maidan Integrated Transit Corridor The Transit Corridor is likely to ease traffic for ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

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

Balika Panchayat Initiative

India’s first-ever girl Panchayat, called “Balika Panchayat”, was started in several villages of Kutch district in Gujarat. About Balika Panchayat Initiative The Balika Panchayat Initiative was started with the aim of promoting social and political development of girls as well ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

UNHCR 2022 Global Trends Report

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) published its “2022 annual Global Trends Report” recently. Findings of the report The report noted that, 100 million people were forced to go back to their homes in 2021, due to violence, war ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

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

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: June 18, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for June 18, 2022 INDIA – Govt. extends upper age limit for Agnipath recruitment scheme from 21 to 23 years – SC on UP demolitions: Authorities should strictly follow due process – ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022