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WTO Projection on Global Trade Growth

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has revised its global trade growth forecast this year from 4.7 percent to 3 percent due to the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war. The WTO has also warned about a potential food crisis that might ..

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ADB Loan to Meghalaya for Urban Infrastructure Projects

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India have signed a USD 2 million Project Readiness Financing (PRF) Loan on 12th April 2022. The loan is being given for strengthening the institutional capacity, designing urban infrastructures that are ..

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Victoria, Australia: Host of 2026 Commonwealth Games

The Victoria state of Australia will be hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games. During the games focus will also be given to boosting the economy of the region. Overview: An exclusive negotiating period was granted to the capital of Victoria, Melbourne, ..

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AVSAR- ‘Connect to Opportunities Initiative’

The AVSAR- ‘Connect to Opportunities Initiative’ has been launched by Jammu & Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. It is a dedicated portal that will be used to connect job aspirants of the Union Territory with the industry. Overview: This initiative ..

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Discovery of Megalithic Stone Jars in Assam

In the Dima Hasao district of Assam, a number of megalithic stone jars have been discovered. This discovery has highlighted the possible links, that date back to the second millennium BC, between Southeast Asia and the Northeast region of India. ..

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‘HELINA’ Anti-Tank Guided Missile

Helina, the Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) which is the Nag missile’s helicopter-launched version was again tested on 12th April 2022. The testing was conducted in the country’s northern high-altitude mountain regions after it was successfully tested on 11th April 2022 ..

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NITI Aayog’s State Energy and Climate Index

The State Energy and Climate Index (SECI) has been launched by NITI Aayog. It is a first-of-its-kind index that aims to track the efforts made in the energy and climate sector by the states and UTs of India. This index’s ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: April 13, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for April 13, 2022. INDIA – India and US reaffirm their commitment to promote regional stability and rule of law at fourth 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue held in Washington; participants: Defence Minister Rajnath ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : April 13, 2022

41. Which state topped the NITI Aayog’s State Energy and Cli­m­ate Index-(SECI) Round 1? [A] Kerala[B] Punjab[C] Gujarat[D] Odisha Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Gujarat] Notes:Gujarat has topped NITI Aayog State Energy and Climate Index-(SECI) Round 1 among larger states. ..

UPSC Prelims Daily Current Affairs Test: April 12, 2022

12345 1. Consider the following statements: India signed the United Nations initiative of a ”Treaty of the High Seas”. Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) was proposed by the Prime Minister during the East Asia summit. India and France inked an Educational Exchange Programme. ..