PFC: Green bonds on Luxembourg Stock Exchange

State-owned Power Finance Corporation (PFC) has announced that its maiden green bonds worth 300 million euros have been listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LSE). RS Dhillon, PFC Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) rang the bell during the listing ceremony ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : June 3, 2022

1. What is the name of the campaign launched to ensure complete Covid-19 vaccination (in June 2022)? [A] Har Ghar Dastak campaign 2.0[B] Atmanirbhar Vaccine campaign 2.0[C] Pradhan Mantri Vaccine Campaign[D] Garib Kalyan Vaccine Campaign 2.0 Show Answer Correct Answer: ..

Asia Cup Hockey Tournament: India Wins Bronze

In the eight-team Asia Cup hockey tournament, India beat Japan for the second time to win the bronze medal. This match was held at the GBK Sports Complex in Jakarta. Raj Kumar Pal scored in the seventh minute which saw ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Sports Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: June 3, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for June 3, 2022. INDIA – Indian Navy to bid farewell to two ships INS Nishank, INS Akshay in Mumbai on June 3 after 32 years of service – Centre to set ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

THE Asia University Rankings 2022

On 1st June 2022, the latest edition of the Asia University Rankings was released by the Times Higher Education (THE). The 2022 edition of the rankings comprises 616 universities from 31 countries and territories across Asia. India is the third ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

NITI Aayog CEO on Aadhar

Amitabh Kant, CEO of NITI Aayog has said that Aadhaar has become the substructure for various government welfare schemes. Aadhar, which is issued by UIDAI, has saved more than Rs 2 lakh crore for the government by eliminating duplicate and ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – June 02, 2022 [Mock Test]

1. Which of the following disputed places are located in South China Sea and is claimed by China? Scarborough Shoal Paracel Islands Spratly Islands Select the correct answer using the codes given below: [A] Only 1 & 2[B] Only 2 ..

Punjab ‘e-stamp’ Facility

The government of Punjab has abolished physical stamp papers with the aim of bringing more efficiency and checking the pilferage of the state revenue. After this decision, stamp papers of any denomination can currently be obtained via e-stamp (computerized print-out) ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Cooperatives in Government-e-Marketplace (GeM) Platform

The Union Cabinet has expanded the scope of the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) to allow cooperative societies to register as buyers on this portal. How will this decision help the cooperatives? This decision will help the cooperatives of the nation to ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Andhra Pradesh ACB 14400 app

An app named “ACB 14400” has been launched by the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. This app was launched to curb corruption at government offices across the State. Which organization has developed this app? This app ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs