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One Health Pilot Project
The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) has launched a pilot project in Uttarakhand to implement the One Health Framework by the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
World Bank- East Asia and Pacific Economic Update
The growth forecasts for the Pacific and East Asia have been lowered by the World Bank in its latest economic update. The forecasts have been lowered to 5 per cent from 5.4 per cent that was forecasted in October 2021. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
World Health Day
Annually on the 7th of April World Health Day is observed across the globe. This day is celebrated with the aim of discussing health-related issues and also draws attention to specific health issues from across the world. History of this ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2022
India’s GDP growth has been forecasted by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to 7.5 per cent in 2022-23 from 2021-22’s estimated 8.9 per cent. The report has also suggested that the growth will pick up and reach 8 per cent ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Exhibition on India’s Freedom Struggle from 1757 to 1947
On 4th April 2022, an exhibition was organized showcasing India’s freedom struggle. This exhibition was organized by the Indian Council of Historical Research under the Ministry of Education. Overview: Speaker of Lok Sabha, Om Birla had inaugurated this exhibition. This ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs
What is Positive Pay System?
The guidelines for the implementation of the Positive Pay System were issued by the RBI for the banks of the country. From 1st January 2021, this system has been implemented to safeguard banks against any cheque frauds. Overview: The National ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
AUKUS: Collaboration on Hypersonic Weapons
Australia, Britain, and the United States will begin collaborating on increasing defence capacity and hypersonic missile strikes keeping in mind that their rivals China and Russia are advancing rapidly in cutting-edge defence technology. Overview: The trio announced their collaboration on ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Daily Current Affairs Quiz : April 7, 2022
41. ‘Prakriti’, which was recently launched, is mascot to create awareness on which field? [A] Plastic pollution[B] Gender Equality[C] LGBTQ Rights[D] Skill Development Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Plastic pollution] Notes:Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav launched “Prakriti”, mascot that spreads ..
The Indian Antarctic Bill- Features
The Indian government has introduced the Indian Antarctic Bill-2022, around 40 years after the country had first signed the Antarctic Treaty. This bill has been introduced to monitor and regulate activities at its research stations that are located in Antarctica. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Tamil Nadu: Panel for State Education Policy
The government of Tamil Nadu has recently formed a 13-member panel to frame the education policy of the state. The government had made a promise of formulating a state education policy in the 2021-22 state Budget. Overview: This panel will ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs