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

ARYABHAT-1: Prototype of Analog chipset

IISc researchers recently developed a prototype of an analog chipset called “ARYABHAT-1”. Highlights The team has created a design framework to develop next-generation analog computing chipsets. These chipsets may operate faster. It will use less power as compared to digital processors used ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Global Liveability Index 2022

The Global Liveability Index 2022 was published by the “Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), recently. Key Facts The Global Liveability index ranks cities across the globe for their “liveability quotient”, on the basis of certain criteria. In the latest index, top ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: July 7, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for July 7, 2022 INDIA – PM inaugurates Golden Jubilee celebrations of Assam’s Agradoot group of newspapers – Union ministers Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and R. C. P. Singh resign a day before ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : July 7, 2022

41. Which city was ranked first in India in the EIU ‘Global Liveability Index 2022’? [A] Bengaluru[B] New Delhi[C] Mumbai[D] Chennai Show Answer Correct Answer: B [New Delhi] Notes:The European Intelligence Unit (EIU) recently released the Global Liveability Index 2022, ..

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – July 06, 2022 [Mock Test]

41. Consider the following statements: Splinternet is defined as the balkanization of the net. The division of the internet can be caused by religion; politics; government; technology; commerce; or national interests. China’s Great Firewall and Russia’s Kwangmyong are examples of ..

Italy Marmolada Glacier Collapse

On July 3, 2022 Marmolada Glacier in northern part of Italian Alps collapsed resulting into killing of seven people. Highlights It led to the missing of 14 people, while 26 people got stuck in an avalanche. Marmolada is the highest ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

World Zoonoses Day 2022

World Zoonoses Day is celebrated on July 6, across the world annually. Why is World Zoonoses Day is celebrated? The World Zoonoses Day is celebrated to spread awareness on infectious diseases, which are collectively called as zoonotic diseases. It is ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

2022 Fields Medal Winners

On July 5, 2022, the International Mathematical Union (IMU) announced the winners of the 2022 Fields Medals. Key Facts It is the highest honour given in the field of mathematics and is awarded to people aged below 40. Winners were ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News