Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: September 24, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for September 24, 2022 INDIA – National Conference of Environment Ministers of States being held in Kevadiya, Ekta Nagar, Gujarat on Sept 23-24 – Book on PM’s speeches titled ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

SRESTHA- Gujarat Project

USD 350 million in aid has been approved by the World Bank for the “Systems Reform Endeavors for Transformed Health Achievement” in Gujarat or the SRESTHA-G project. What is the total cost of this project? This project will be costing ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

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

Breakthrough Prizes 2023- Winners

2023 Breakthrough Prizes conferred to individuals who made key contributions in the scientific growth. Key facts The Breakthrough Prizes are international awards conferred under three categories – mathematics, fundamental physics and life sciences. These awards give recognition to scientific advances ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Committee for pharma marketing practices

A high-level committee has been set up to regulate the promotion of pharmaceutical products. Key facts The Government has set up a five-member committee chaired by Dr VK Paul, NITI Aayog member (health) to create a legal mechanism to address ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Defence ministry contract for BrahMos missiles

The Indian Government has inked a Rs.1,700 crore contract with BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd for procuring BrahMos missiles. Key facts The contract was signed by the Defence Ministry to purchase 35 combat and 3 practice BrahMos supersonic dual-role surface-to-surface cruise ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Convergence Portal between AIF, PMFME scheme & PMKSY

A convergence portal was jointly launched by the Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) and Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare to increase the potential of India’s agriculture and food processing sector. Key facts The convergence portal brings together ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

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

Sri Lanka’s inflation spikes to 70.2%

Sri Lanka recorded 70.2 per cent inflation rate for August 2022. Key facts Sri Lanka’s inflation has increased to 70.2 per cent in August. In July, the country recorded 66.7 per cent. The National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) has increased ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

September 23: International Day of Sign Languages – Update (September, 2022)

The International Day of Sign Language is observed on September 23 every year. Key facts The International Day of Sign Language is observed to promote the global awareness about the importance of sign language and make information and communication more ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

REC Limited accorded Maharatna status

The REC Ltd. has been accorded the status of ‘Maharatna’ Central Public Sector Enterprise. Key facts The REC Ltd., is the 12th company to be given the Maharatna Status. The Maharatna status provides the state-run company’s board more power while ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : September 23, 2022

41. What is the upper limit of the ‘UPI Lite’ payment transaction? [A] Rs 1000[B] Rs 500[C] Rs 200[D] Rs 100 Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Rs 200] Notes:The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor, Shaktikanta Das recently launched three ..