KRITAGYA 3.0

KRITAGYA 3.0 was launched by ICAR to promote “speed breeding” for crop improvement. Key facts The Indian Council of Agricultural Research along with its National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP) and Crop Science Division is organizing a hackathon KRITAGYA 3.0 ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs • Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Sova virus in India

CERT-In has given advisory on SOVA virus – a novel mobile banking “Trojan” virus that is currently targeting Indian customers. Key features Sova virus is capable of stealthily encrypting an android phone for ransom. It can add false overlays to ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

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

India Discrimination Report 2022

The non-profit Oxfam India recently released the India Discrimination Report, 2022 Key highlights Labour force participation rate (LFPR) of women in India is just 25 per cent in 2021 – lesser than the figure of 42.7 per cent in 2004-05 ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Varanasi nominated as the first SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital

The temple city of Varanasi was nominated as the first-ever SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital during the recently held SCO Summit. Key facts During the 22nd Meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of State held in Samarkand, ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences

UNEP launches Green Fins Hub

The United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) and the UK-based charity Reef-World Foundation have launched the Green Fins Hub to boost sustainable marine tourism. Key features The Green Fins Hub is first-ever global marine tourism industry platform that would help diving ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : September 17, 2022

41. ‘The Green Fins Hub’, the first-ever global marine tourism industry platform, is associated with which institution? [A] WEF[B] IMF[C] UNEP[D] UNICEF Show Answer Correct Answer: C [UNEP] Notes:The Green Fins Hub is the first-ever global marine tourism industry platform. ..

September 16: International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer

International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is observed every year on September 16. Key points International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is also known as World Ozone Day. It is observed to raise awareness ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: September 17, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for September 17, 2022 INDIA – USAID and UNICEF launch Doordarshan and YouTube series titled ‘Door Se Namaste’ to promote healthy behaviours in a post-pandemic world – Bill to help SC/ST appeal ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Karnataka Right to Freedom of Religion Bill

The ‘Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill’ was recently passed by the state legislative council. Key facts Karnataka’s anti-conversion bill was passed by the legislative assembly in December 2021. The bill bans forced religious conversions by direct ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

E-Baal Nidan portal revamped

The NCPCR has revamped the E-Baal Nidan portal to include more features that would ease the tasks of complainants as well as NCPCR and SCPCRs in dealing with the complaints. What is E-Baal Nidan Portal? “E-Baal Nidan” is an online ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs