World’s Highest Tunnel at Shinku La Pass

The world’s highest tunnel will be constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) at Shinku La Pass at 16,580 feet. This tunnel will be connecting Himachal Pradesh to Ladakh. Overview: The construction of this tunnel by the Border Roads Organisation ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM)

The WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM) in Jamnagar, Gujarat will be the world’s first and only global outpost centre for traditional medicine. It will be emerging as an international hub for global wellness. Overview: PM Modi laid the ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

RBI State of the Economy Report

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its ‘State of the economy’ report cautioned that the surging commodity prices are causing inflation risks, especially through the surging of imports. The ever-growing widening of current and trade account deficits along with ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

World’s First “Crypto-Backed” Payment Card

Crypto lender Nexo has collaborated with Mastercard to launch the world’s first “crypto-backed” payment card. This launch has signaled the move by financial and crypto networks to collaborate as digital assets are becoming more mainstream. Overview: Initially, the card will ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

2022 Invictus Games

On 16th April 2022, the 2022 edition of the Invictus Games opened in The Hague, Netherlands. The Games are being held from 16th to 22nd April. The Invictus Games’ first edition was held in London in the year 2014. Overview: ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs • Sports Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : April 20, 2022

41. East Timor, which was seen in the news, was recognised by the UN in which year? [A] 1982[B] 1992[C] 2002[D] 2012 Show Answer Correct Answer: C [2002] Notes:East Timor, also known as Timor Leste, which has recently held its ..

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: April 20, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for April 20, 2022. INDIA – IAF successfully test-fires BrahMos missile from Su30-MkI fighter jet – Indian and foreign higher education institutions can offer joint or dual degrees: UGC – Gujarat: PM ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – April 19, 2022 [Test]

12345 1. Consider the following statements on ‘Permanent Indus Commission’: Its goal is to implement Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), 1960. IWT was signed in Karachi by JL Nehru and Iskander Mirza. IWT was brokered by World Bank. Which of the ..

World Heritage Day – Update (April, 2022)

On the 18th of April every year, World Heritage Day is celebrated across the world. This day is also known as the International Day for Monuments and Sites. Overview: This day is observed to generate awareness about the importance of ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Rajasthan: First State to get L-root Server

The first state in the country to get the L-root server is Rajasthan. With seamless internet connectivity, this server will assist the State government in providing its flagship digital services and enforcing e-governance. This new facility will be strengthening the ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs