WEF’s Global Gender Gap Report 2022

The World Economic Forum recently released its “Gender Gap Report 2022”. India’s ranking In the report, India was ranked at 135th position, out of 146 countries. It has scored 0.629, on a scale of 0 to 1. This is India’s ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Cost-of-Living Crisis in Developing Countries’ report

On July 14, 2022, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) published its “Cost-of-Living Crisis in Developing Countries” report. Key Findings of the report As per report, global cost-of-living crisis is forcing another 71 million people in poorest countries of world, ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Strategy to promote NER as Agri Export Hub

APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Development and Authority) recently formulated a Strategy for the “promotion of Export of Agricultural and Horticulture products” from North-Eastern (NE) states of India. Highlights APEDA has launched a platform in Assam, which will help ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

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

National Conference of State Agriculture & Horticulture Ministers

National Conference of State Agriculture & Horticulture Ministers is being organised by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare in Bengaluru on July 14 and July 15, 2022. Key Facts This conference is being organised to commemorate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs • Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences

LUX-ZEPLIN Dark Matter Detector

The LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) Dark Matter Detector recently passed the check-out phase of the operation and generated first results. About LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) Dark Matter Detector LZ Dark Matter Detector has been installed deep down the Black Hills in South Dakota in Sanford ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

SII: Anti-cervical cancer vaccine

On July 12, 2022, the CEO of Serum Institute of India (SII) Adar Poonawalla announced company’s plans to roll out its indigenously-developed vaccine for the prevention of cervical cancer among women. Highlights The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has also accorded ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : July 14, 2022

41. Which institution released the ‘Cost-of-Living Crisis in Developing Countries’ report? [A] UNDP[B] World Bank[C] World Economic Forum[D] International Monetary Fund Show Answer Correct Answer: A [UNDP] Notes:United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) released a report on ‘Cost-of-Living Crisis in Developing ..

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: July 14, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for July 14, 2022 INDIA – President addresses Dhammacakka Day 2022 celebrations at Sarnath (UP) through video message – PM Modi speaks with PM of the Netherlands Mark Rutte over the phone ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Retail Inflation and Index of Industrial Production (IIP)- Update

The National Statistical Office (NSO) released data on India’s retail inflation and Index of Industrial Production (IIP) on July 12, 2022. NSO data on inflation According to NSO data, in June 2022, the retail inflation was more than the upper ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – April 30, 2022 [Mock Test]

41. The UAE consists of seven emirates and was founded on 2 December 1971 as a federation. Which of the following emirates is/are not founding member(s)? Umm al Quwain Ras al Khaimah Ajman Sharjah Select the correct answer using the ..