Massive Wild Fires in Spain and Germany

Germany, Spain, and Greece have been facing worst of Europe’s extraordinary heat wave. Apart from that, wildfires have also ravaged the three countries. Key Points Countries have witnessed temperatures rising to record highs even before the official start of summer ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Coast Guard: Induct of Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mark III

Eastern region of Indian Coast Guard, inducted the indigenously designed and developed Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mark III on June 20, 2022. Key Facts Advanced Light Helicopter is the first aircraft of newly created “840 Squadron”. It will be positioned ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs

ONORC Scheme Operational in Entire Country

With the adoption of “One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) in Assam, this scheme has become operational in entire India. Key Points Assam became the 36th state to adopt One Nation One Ration Card food security scheme. With the addition ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Government Schemes Current Affairs

14th BRICS Summit 2022

India is likely to push back against an effort by Chinese President Xi Jinping to use the summit BRICS summit as a platform for highlight his efforts to develop an alternative to the US-led global order. Highlights 14th BRICS Summit will be held ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Summits and Conferences

IIT Madras 5G test bed for Army Training Command

The Army Training Command (ARTRAC) has announced to establish a 5G Testbed in association with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Madras. Key Points The 5G test bed for Army Training Command will be established at Military College of Telecommunication at ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

India: Fourth in Global Gold Recycling

According to a report by World Gold Council (WGC), India has become the fourth largest gold recycler worldwide. In 2021, it has recycled 75 tonnes of gold. About Gold refining and recycling report The Gold refining and recycling report was ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

South Korea: Launch of First domestically built space rocket

On June 21, South Korea launched its first domestically built space rocket in second attempt. Space rocket was launched months after its previous lift-off could not place a payload into orbit. Why is this launch significant for South Korea? Successful ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: June 22, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for June 22, 2022 YOGA DAY AWARDS – Prime Minister’s award for outstanding contribution for promotion of Yoga announced – Individual winners: Bhikkhu Sanghasena from Ladakh and Marcus Vinicius Rojo Rodrigues from ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : June 22, 2022

41. National Initiative for Promoting Upskilling of Nirman workers ‘NIPUN’ is an initiative of which Union Ministry? [A] Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs[B] Ministry of MSME[C] Ministry of Commerce and Industry[D] Ministry of Women and Child Development Show Answer ..

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – June 21, 2022 [Mock Test]

41. Which of the following statements defines ‘isogon’? [A] A line of constant wind direction[B] A line of constant wind speed[C] A rapid increase in the strength of the wind relative to the mean strength at the time[D] Forecasts having ..