Philippines: Tropical Storm Ma-On

Recently, a tropical storm hit the northern Philippines, injuring at least three people and displacing thousands. Authorities then closed schools and government offices in several provinces, including the capital, where flooding and landslides were likely. Tropical Storm ‘Ma-on’ weakened slightly ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Anang Tal Lake: Monument of National Importance

Recently, a gazette notification has been issued to declare Anang Tal Lake located near Qutub Minar in Mehrauli in the National Capital Territory of Delhi as a National Monument. Anang Tal Lake The mini lake, known as Anang Tal, was ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

What is ‘PEN-PLUS’ strategy?

Recently Africa adopted a pen-plus strategy at the 72nd session of the Regional Committee of the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) held in Lomé, Togo. What is PEN-PLUS strategy ? PEN-PLUS is basically a regional strategy to address serious ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 27, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 27, 2022 INDIA – UGC declares 21 universities as “fake” and not empowered to confer any degree, majority of which are in Delhi (8) followed by UP (7) – SC ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Today's News Headlines

Integration of Gati Shakti master plan with geospatial maps

Recently, Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced that the Pradhan Mantri Gati Shakti National Master Plan will now be linked to geospatial maps to prevent unnecessary cost escalation. Key Points This linking will help in developing future infrastructure in a planned ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Unified Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY Cards

The Health Ministry had recently informed that soon the Ayushman card will be co-branded with the state logo and name of state-specific health schemes as well as the flagship health scheme of the Centre. Key Points This step has been ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs