Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: June 9, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for June 9, 2022 INDIA – Volume-IV of selected speeches of President Ram Nath Kovind named ‘Loktantra Ke Swar’ and ‘Republican Ethics’ released – EAM S Jaishankar holds talks with Iranian counterpart ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

India’s achievement in Ethanol Blending

Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted that, India has achieved 10 percent ethanol blending of petrol, five months before the schedule. Significance of the blending 10 percent ethanol blending has reduced carbon emission by 27 lakh tonnes. It has saved ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Covid19: IISc develops Mini-proteins to prevent Infection

Researchers from Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore have developed a new class of artificial peptides or mini-proteins, that can inactivate the viruses like SARS-CoV-2. Key Facts This study was published in Nature Chemical Biology journal. Mini-proteins will block virus ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

India-Qatar Start-Up bridge

On June 5, 2022, the Vice President of India M Venkaiah Naidu launched the India-Qatar Start-Up bridge. Highlights During his visit to Qatar, Vice President met Prime Minister as well as Interior Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

NASA’s DAVINCI Mission

NASA is set to launch a mission called “DAVINCI Mission”. DAVINCI stands for “Deep Atmosphere Venus Investigation of Noble gases, Chemistry and Imaging Mission”. About DAVINCI Mission The mission will fly by Venus and explore its harsh atmosphere in 2029. ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

Blue Duke: State butterfly of Sikkim

During the celebration of World Environment Day 2022; the Chief Minister of Sikkim, P.S. Golay, declared Blue Duke as “State Butterfly of Sikkim”. Highlights This was announced at Saramsa Garden near Ranipool, in an event organized by Forest department. Blue ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

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

Goa Beach Vigil App

Chief Minister of Goa, Pramod Sawant, launched the “Beach Vigil App”, by keeping in light the tourism sector and beaches of Goa. Why was this app launched? The app was launched with the aim of benefiting travellers as well as ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

2022 Environmental Performance Index (EPI)

2022 Environmental Performance Index (EPI) was released recently, ranking 180 countries on 40 performance indicators in 11 issue categories of climate change performance, ecosystem vitality and environmental health. Key Facts In the index, India has been ranked at 180th position, ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Training launch of Agni 4 Missile

On June 6, 2022, India successfully carried night launch of nuclear-capable Agni-4 ballistic missile. It was launched from APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha. Range of the missile Agni-4 ballistic missile has a range of around 4,000 kilometres. Significance of ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Assam Baikho Festival

The Baikho festival is celebrated in the state of Assam, which is called as gateway to northeast India. It is celebrated by Rabha tribes of India. About Assam Assam is the state of natural beauty and scenic scapes. It stretches ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs