QS World University Rankings 2022

QS World University Rankings 2022 was released recently, in which Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru has become the highest ranked Indian Institute. Rank of IISc Bengaluru has improved by 31 places. Rank of Indian Universities or Institutes Among the ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

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

UNCTAD World Investment Report -Highlights

According to United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), India has jumped by one position to 7th in year 2021, among the top recipients of foreign direct investment (FDI). Key Facts UNCTAD announced in its latest World Investment Report, which was ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

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

Vision Statement on India-Vietnam Defence Partnership

On June 8, 2022, India and Vietnam signed a joint vision statement along with a military logistic support pact. Both the pacts would enhance the scope and scale of existing defence cooperation between both the countries. Key Facts There is ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: International / World 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

India: Prophet Remarks Row

On June 5, 2022, the BJP suspended its national spokesperson Nupur Sharma as well expelled its Delhi spokesperson Naveen Kumar Jindal, after their comments about Islam and the Prophet recently. Highlights This was done after three Gulf countries, Kuwait, Iran ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Ex SAMPRITI-X: India Bangladesh Joint Military Exercise

Joint Military Exercise between India and Bangladesh, Ex SAMPRITI-X, was started from June 5, 2022 at Jashore Military Station in Bangladesh. It will be concluded on June 16, 2022. About Ex SAMPRITI-X The Ex SAMPRITI-X is being conducted with the ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

China: 3rd Crewed Mission to New Space Station

On June 5, 2022 China successfully launched the 3rd Crewed Mission to its New Space Station. Key Facts Three Astronauts will continue the construction work for six months. Astronauts were lifted off on Shenzhou-14 spacecraft. It was launched by a Long ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

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

Stockholm+50 Conference -Highlights

On June 4, 2022, the Scientists, researchers and activists from across the world gathered in Stockholm. They were expected to issue a strong resolution for to phase out fossil fuels as well as to support developing nations in their transition ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Türkiye: Turkey’s new official name

At the United Nations, Turkey will now be known as Türkiye. This decision was taken after intergovernmental body agreed to a formal request of Ankara for the name change. Key Points United Nations had received a request from Ankara in May ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs