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India in 4 UN ECOSOC Bodies
India has been elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council’s (ECOSOC) four major bodies, including the Commission on Science and Technology for Development. Overview: To the Committee for Economic, Social and Cultural Right, Ambassador Preeti Saran has been ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
World Chagas Day
World Chagas Day is observed annually on the 14th of April. This day is celebrated to raise awareness about this life-threatening disease that can cause digestive and heart issues. Overview: This disease is also known as the American trypanosomiasis, silenced ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
PLI Scheme for Textiles- Recent update
Under the Rs 10,683-crore production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for the garment and textile sector, the central government of India has given its approval for the financial support of 61 companies. Overview: To receive benefits under this scheme, sixty-seven companies had ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Neptune Cruise Missile
Neptune is the name of a Ukrainian anti-ship cruise missile that was developed by the Luch Design Bureau. The design of this missile is based on the Soviet Kh-35 anti-ship missile. Compared to the Kh-35 it has improved electronics and ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Black Sea Biosphere Reserve
The Black Sea Biosphere Reserve is a biosphere reserve that is located in Ukraine’s littoral zone or nearshore of the coast of the northern Black Sea. It covers the region of the Mykolaiv and Kherson Oblasts and also includes the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
IMD’s First Long-Range Forecast
The India Meteorological Department (IMD has issued a long-range forecast for the southwest monsoon season rainfall during the period June to September. The prediction has stated that rainfall will be normal this year. Overview: The long-range forecast of IMD is ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Exemption of Customs Duty on Cotton Import
To reduce the cotton prices, the Indian government has decided to exempt all customs duties on the imports of cotton. This exemption announced by the government will be benefiting the textile chain- fabric, yarn, made-ups, and garments as well as ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
World Bank: India’s GDP Forecast- Update
For the fiscal year 2022-23, India’s GDP forecast has been slashed by the World Bank from 8.7 percent to 8 percent. The reason given for the change in forecast is due to rising inflation and worsening global supply caused due ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Tamil Nadu: ‘Equality Day’ on Ambedkar’s Birth Anniversary
Tamil Nadu celebrated 14th April 2022, the birth anniversary of Dr. BR Ambedkar as ‘Equality Day’ from this year onwards. A pledge was also taken across the state on this day. Overview: The pledge that was taken in all government ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: April 15, 2022
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for April 15, 2022. INDIA – Sabka Vikas Maha Quiz contest launched to build awareness about various Govt schemes – PM Modi inaugurates Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya at Teen Murti Estate in New Delhi; ..