14th World Spice Congress

The 14th edition of the World Spice Congress is set to be organized in Mumbai, Maharashtra from February 16 to 18 next year. Key facts The World Spice Congress (WSC) is the gathering of the global spice industry that creates ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences

WHO: Lack of exercise to cost world $27 billion each year

A new report by the World Health Organization revealed that the lack of exercise and healthy physical activities can cost governments across the world more than 27 billion USD each year. Key findings The report by the World Health Organization ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Banking, Finance & Economy Current Affairs Quiz – October 19 ,2022

41. Which bank launched a “Play” credit card with BookMyShow? [A] HDFC Bank[B] Yes Bank[C] Axis Bank[D] RBL Bank Show Answer Correct Answer: D [RBL Bank] Notes:RBL Bank has partnered with BookMyShow to launch a new credit card named ‘Play’. ..

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : October 18-19, 2022

41. Which country scored least at the Global Hunger Index in 2022? [A] Kuwait[B] Bosnia[C] Yemen[D] Afghanistan Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Yemen] Notes:The Global Hunger Index scores are based on four indicators — Undernourishment, Child Stunting, Child Wasting and ..

2022 Booker Prize

Shehan Karunatilaka recently received the 2022 Booker Prize for his novel “The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida”. Key facts The Sri Lankan writer Shehan Karunatilaka won the Booker Prize for “The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida”. The novel was recognized ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Dr Dilip Mahalanabis passes away

The physician, Dr. Dilip Mahalanabis, who pioneered the famous Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS), recently passed away at the age of 87 because of a lung infection and other age-related ailments. Key facts Dr Dilip Mahalanabis was born on November 12, ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

2022 Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index survey (MCGPI)

The 2022 Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index survey (MCGPI) was released recently. Key findings Iceland topped the list, scoring the highest overall index value of 84.7. The second and third positions are held by the Netherlands (84.6) and Denmark ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 19, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 19, 2022 INDIA – UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres arrives on 3-day visit to India – Indus Waters Treaty: World Bank appoints Chairman of Court of Arbitration regarding Pakistan’s objections over ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Multi-Disciplinary Monitoring Agency (MDMA)

The Indian Government recently disbanded the Multi-Disciplinary Monitoring Agency (MDMA) that was set up to investigate the assassination of the former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. Key facts Multi-Disciplinary Monitoring Agency (MDMA) was set up in 1998 for two years ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

What is HTT-40?

The indigenous Basic Trainer Aircraft HTT-40 is set to be unveiled during the 12th edition of the DefExpo on October 19, 2022. Key facts The indigenous Basic Trainer Aircraft HTT-40 (Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40) is developed and manufactured by state-owned Hindustan ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs