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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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
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, ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: Sports Current Affairs
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
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. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
‘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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
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. ..