October 16: World Food Day 2022

World Food Day is observed on October 16 each year to emphasize the importance of a healthy diet and a regular access to nourishing food. Key facts The 2022 edition of the World Food Day was observed amid the raising ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Banking, Finance & Economy Current Affairs Quiz – October 17, 2022

41. What does the abbreviation AMFI fully stand for? [A] Association of Marginal Funds of India[B] Association of Mutual Funds in India[C] Association of Mixed Funds of India[D] Association of Mainstream Funds in India Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Association ..

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – October 14, 2022 [Mock Test]

41. Which of the following statements on Election Laws (Amendment) Act, 2021 is/are correct? It enables the linking of electoral roll data with the Aadhaar ecosystem. It aims to curb the menace of multiple enrolments of the same person in ..

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 16, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 16, 2022 INDIA – SC suspends Bombay HC order of acquitting former Delhi University professor GN Saibaba, others in Naxals link case – PM chairs Council of Scientific and Industrial ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : October 15, 2022

41. What does N stands for in the proposed NGLV launch vehicle system of ISRO which may replace present operational launch system of PSLV? [A] New [B] Next [C] Novel [D] Node Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Next ] Notes:NGLV ..

PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022

The PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022 will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi on October 17 in Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. Key facts The 2-day PM Kisan Samman Sammelan will witness the participation of more than 13,500 farmers ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs • Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Government Schemes Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Reintroduction of Gaurs in Sri Lanka

The Indian Government is considering Sri Lanka’s proposal to translocate Indian bison to the island nation, where the gavaras have become extinct several centuries ago. Key facts The Sri Lankan government has requested India to transfer Indian bisons to the ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Global Hunger Index 2022

The Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2022 was released recently. What is Global Hunger Index? The GHI has been released since 2000 by the European NGOs – Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe. It aims to track prevalence of global hunger by region ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Paraliparis selti – new species of deep sea fish

Scientists have recently discovered a new species of deep sea fish in the Atacama Trench. Key facts In 2018, an international team of researchers surveyed the Atacama Trench by deployed free-falling landers to study deep sea creatures. They recorded three ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs

SLBM launched from INS Arihant

On October 14 this year, INS Arihant has successfully launched a nuclear-capable Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) in Bay of Bengal. Key facts The Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) was tested from India’s first indigenous Strategic Strike Nuclear Submarine INS ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs