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

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for July 17, 2022 INDIA – BJP announces West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar as its Vice-Presidential candidate – UP: PM inaugurates 296-km-long Bundelkhand Expressway constructed at a cost of Rs 14,850 crore ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – July 16, 2022 [Mock Test]

41. ‘Black widow binary system’ was in news of late. It pertains to which of the following? [A] Space[B] Artificial Intelligence[C] Spiders[D] None of the above Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Space] Notes: Black widow binary is a unique system ..

Varanasi: First ‘Cultural and Tourism capital of SCO’

Varanasi City is all set to be declared as the “first Cultural and Tourism Capital of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)”. Key Facts Varanasi has been showcasing the culture and tradition of India for ages. It will become the cultural ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

NSO Survey on proportion of unmarried persons

The Social Statistic Division of National Statistical Office (NSO) recently released a report on proportion of Unmarried person in India. Key Findings of the report As per NSO report, percentage share of unmarried young people is increasing. This number is ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

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

‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Nationwide Campaign

Central Government is all set to launch a nationwide campaign “Har Ghar Tiranga”, marking the 75th Independence Day. Key Points Under this campaign, citizens will be encouraged to raise the national flag at their residences. This initiative was launched as ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Dunagiri- Project 17A stealth frigate

On July 15, 2022 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the second Project 17A stealth frigate ‘Dunagiri’. About Dunagiri Dunagiri frigate was launched into the Hooghly River in Kolkata. It will be a very big asset for India as it has the potential to conclude ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs

KVIC Knowledge Portal for Khadi

KVIC knowledge Portal for Khadi was inaugurated on July 14, 2022 by CEO of KVIC, Preeta Verma. Knowledge Portal for khadi This portal has been developed by Centre of Excellence for Khadi, in a bid to provide design directions to ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Jerusalem Declaration

On July 14, 2022 US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister of Israel Yair Lapid inked a joint strategic declaration in Jerusalem, which is officially called as “Jerusalem US-Israel Strategic Partnership Joint Declaration”. About Jerusalem Declaration In the Jerusalem Declaration, ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

CRS-25: SpaceX Cargo Dragon

CRS-25 SpaceX Cargo Dragon spacecraft was launched, recently. It was launched from “launch complex 39A” of the Kennedy Space Centre towards International Space Station. Highlights It was scheduled to be launched in June 2022, but the launch got delayed by ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Ahmedabad in ‘Time’s World’s 50 Greatest Places of 2022’

List of World’s 50 Greatest Places of 2022 were recently released ‘Time Magazine”. Ahmedabad and Kerala have been listed among 50 extraordinary places to explore. Key Facts Ahmedabad and Kerala are big attraction for a huge number of tourists from ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs