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Special ASEAN-India Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (SAIFMM)

June 17, 2022

India hosted a Special ASEAN-India Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (SAIFMM) on June 16, 2022, in order to commemorate 30 years of ASEAN-India Dialogue Relations. Key Facts Meeting was co-chaired by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Minister of Foreign Affairs of ..

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Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – June 17, 2022 [Mock Test]

June 17, 2022

41. With reference to various general terms related to electricity distribution, which of the following is / are correct observations? FSI (Feeder Severity Index) indicates comparative severity of Impact of a feeder in a Discom in respect of AT&C losses. ..

Fed’s biggest interest rate hike in 30 years

June 17, 2022

Central Bank of United States has announced the biggest interest rate increase in 30 years in a move to fight the soaring consumer prices. Key Facts Central bank has decided to increase its key interest rate by three quarters of ..

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Australia’s ambitious 2030 emissions target to UN

June 17, 2022

On June 16, 2022, new centre-left government of Australia submitted more ambitious emissions targets to United Nations in order to end foot-dragging on climate change. Highlights Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has increased Australia’s 2030 emissions reduction target to 43 percent, ..

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USA: New Measure to Protect LGBTQ Rights

June 17, 2022

On June 15, 2022 US President Joe Biden signed an executive order with the aim of protecting LGBTQ community from a cascade of legislation in conservative states, that targets their rights. The order is another step of fulfilling promises made ..

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FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Schedule

June 17, 2022

India is set to play three group stage matches at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha as FIFA announced the schedule for U-17 Women’s World Cup. Key Points FIFA announced the schedule for U-17 world cup, in association with the Local ..

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BIS: New Indian Standard for ‘Mitticool refrigerator’

June 17, 2022

National Standards Body “Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)” recently developed an Indian Standard for “non-electric cooling cabinet made of clay or “Mitticool refrigerator”. The developed standard is “IS 17693: 2022””. Who invented Mitticool Refrigerator? Mitticool refrigerator has been invented by ..

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Industrial Decarbonization Summit 2022

June 17, 2022

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, inaugurated the “Industrial Decarbonization Summit 2022”- road map for carbon neutrality by 2070 on June 16, 2022. Highlights During the inauguration, minister emphasized on maintaining equilibrium between environment, ecology, and development. ..

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Test-Fire of Prithvi-II missile

June 17, 2022

On June 15, 2022, India successfully test-fired its nuclear capable and indigenously developed Prithvi-II missile from Odisha, as part of user training trial. About Prithvi-II missile Prithvi-II missile is a proven system and a surface-to-surface missile. It is capable of ..

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West Asia Quad Dialogue

June 17, 2022

United States is set to launch a new four-nation dialogue “West Asia Quad Dialogue” with India, United Arab Emirates and Israel, during the visit of President Joe Biden to the region. Highlights The forum will be launched during Joe Biden’s ..

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