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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : June 5-6, 2022

41. Which Union Ministry launched the “Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas” (SHRESTHA) scheme? [A] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment[B] Ministry of Education[C] Ministry of Women and Child Development[D] Ministry of Tribal Affairs ..

NCC ‘Puneet Sagar Abhiyan’

NCC started the ‘Puneet Sagar Abhiyan’ on May 30, 2022. It continued till June 5, 2022, that marks the World Environment Day. About the campaign Around 74,000 cadets from 10 States and 4 Union Territories participated in the campaign. NCC ..

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Chandigarh IAF Heritage Centre

Chandigarh Administration was decided to set up a “Chandigarh IAF Heritage Centre” in Chandigarh. About Chandigarh IAF Heritage Centre Chandigarh IAF (Indian Air Force) Heritage Centre will be set up in a bid to showcase the role of Indian Air ..

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Decommissioning of INS NISHANK and INS AKSHAY

On June 3, 2022, the Indian Navy Ships Nishank and Akshay were decommissioned, after rendering 32 years of glorious service to India. Key Facts Decommissioning event was conducted at Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. In the traditional ceremony, the national flag, ..

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SHRESTHA (Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas) Scheme

The SHRESHTHA scheme was launched by Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr Virendra Kumar on June 3, 2022. About SHRESHTHA scheme This scheme was launched for Scheduled Castes, as they have faced historical injustices in a hierarchical based ..

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Mandatory Eco-sensitive Zone (ESZ)

Recently, the Apex Court directed that every protected forest, national park and wildlife sanctuary across India should have a mandatory eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) of minimum 1 km, starting from demarcated boundaries. Highlights This direction came from a three-judge Bench comprising of Justices ..

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Stockholm+50 Conference -Highlights

On June 4, 2022, the Scientists, researchers and activists from across the world gathered in Stockholm. They were expected to issue a strong resolution for to phase out fossil fuels as well as to support developing nations in their transition ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: June 6, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for June 6, 2022 INDIA – PM launches Global initiative ‘Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) Movement; Calls for human centric and collective efforts that further sustainable development – India achieves 10% ethanol blending ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: June 5, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for June 5, 2022 INDIA – President Ram Nath Kovind attends Centenary Celebrations of Gita Press in Gorakhpur (UP) – Tourism Ministry launches National Strategy for Sustainable Tourism and Responsible Traveller Campaign ..

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Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – June 04, 2022 [Mock Test]

41. Which of the following mines and respective states are matched correctly? Chinarak – Andhra Pradesh Deucha-Pachami – West Bengal Manoharpur – Odisha Gevra – Chattisgarh Select the correct answer using the codes given below: [A] Only 1, 2 & ..