YUVA 2.0

The Central Government recently launched the YUVA 2.0 scheme. Key facts The second edition of the Young, Upcoming and Versatile Authors (YUVA) scheme was launched by the Union Ministry of Education as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav or India ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : October 2-3, 2022

1. Which city has been named the first in the ‘Swachh Survekshan Awards 2022’? [A] Mysuru[B] Indore[C] Chennai[D] Bengaluru Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Indore] Notes:In the category of best performing states in ‘Swachh Survekshan Awards 2022’, Indore was declared ..

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 2, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 2, 2022 INDIA – Swachh Survekshan Awards 2022: Indore named country’s cleanest city; Surat 2nd – Centre extends Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in 12 districts of Nagaland and Arunachal ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Revival of Sukapaika river

The NGT has directed the state government of Odisha to revive Sukapaika River within 6 months. Key facts The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has instructed the Odisha government to revive Sukapaika River, a distributary of Mahanadi River. It has directed ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

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

OneWeb-NewSpace India Partnership

OneWeb’s 36 Gen 1 low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites will be launched aboard ISRO’s GSLV-Mk III. Key facts In April 2022, the London-based satellite communications satellite company OneWeb entered into a partnership with the NewSpace India Limited – the commercial arm ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

NPS Diwas

NPS Diwas was observed on October 1 by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA). Key facts The National Pension System Diwas (NPS Diwas) was observed by the pension regulator to promote pension and retirement planning among Indian citizens and ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

5G services in India

5G telephony service was rolled out by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 6th Edition of India Mobile Congress 2022 organized at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. Key facts The 5G services in India will be launched in a phased ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

Delhi Winter Action Plan

A winter action plan was unveiled by the Delhi Government to combat air pollution. Key facts The 15-point Delhi Winter Action Plan will act as the blueprint for addressing air pollution in the national capital. The plan involves collaborating with ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs

India-Armenia Defence Export Deal

India has inked an defence export deal with Armenia, which is facing threat from border tensions from Azerbaijan. Key facts Military equipment like missiles, rockets and ammunition will be exported by India to Armenia under the newly signed export contract. ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

October 1: International Day of Older Persons – Update (October, 2022)

The International Day of Older Persons is observed on October 1 every year across the world. Key facts The International Day of Older Persons is observed annually to honor the contributions of elderly people and looking into the issues faced ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs