Daily Current Affairs Quiz : July 8, 2022

41. Which institution released the ‘Global Findex database 2021’? [A] RBI[B] World Bank[C] IMF[D] World Economic Forum Show Answer Correct Answer: B [World Bank] Notes:The World Bank released the Global Findex Database 2021: Financial Inclusion, Digital Payments, and Resilience in ..

Nairobi flies (Dragon bugs)

Recently, a skin infection was reported among 100 students of Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT) in Majhitar, East Sikkim. This infection was reported after they came in touch with Nairobi flies. Highlights Number of Nairobi flies is increasing rapidly ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – July 07, 2022 [Mock Test]

41. Consider the following statements: China has introduced a “global security initiative” (GSI). It is based on the principle of “indivisible security”. China introduced it at Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit, 2022. Which of the statements given above are correct? [A] ..

Eoscansor cobrensis: Oldest Known Tree-Climbing Reptile

Recently, a team of researchers published paper on fossil discovery of Eoscansor cobrensis from New Mexico. Paper was published “Annals of the Carnegie Museum” journal. About Eoscansor cobrensis Eoscansor cobrensis is a reptile, belonging to Pennsylvanian subperiod of Carboniferous period, ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Google Start-up School India initiative

On July 6, 2022 the Start-up School India initiative was launched by Google. About Google Start-up School India Initiative The Start-up School India Initiative was set into motion, with the aim of collecting relevant information on start-up, and building it ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Just Stop Oil climate activists

A group of climate activists, based in United Kingdom, Just Stop Oil has made headlines in last few months. They are in new for disruptions caused by them, which are created to catch attention towards their cause. Highlights On July ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Varanasi Declaration on Higher Education

On July 7, 2022 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the “Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samaham” in Varanasi. He will also announce development projects worth Rs 1,774 crore on the occasion. Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samaham The Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samaham will ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

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

Hariyali Mahotsav 2022

Hariyali Mahotsav is set to be organised on July 8, 2022. Event will be held by “Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change” at Talkatora Stadium, in New Delhi. Key Facts Hariyali Mahotsav will be organised under “Azadi Ka Amrit ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs

World Kiswahili Language Day

The World Kiswahili Language Day is observed across the world on July 7, annually. Background The day is observed following a declaration led by UNESCO member states. This year marks the 1st observance of this day. Resolution 71/328 deals with ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs

New nominations to Rajya Sabha

On July 6, 2022, four new nominations were made to the Rajya Sabha. Who have been nominated? The four nominations include: Ilaiyaraaja, who is the Music maestro from Tamil Nadu. P T Usha, who is a sports icon from Kerala. ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs