Current Affairs

GK MCQs Section

Page-404 of GKToday

Peru Adopts India’s UPI System for Instant Digital Payments

The latest deal between NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) and the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP) is a big step forward for digital payment systems around the...

June 6, 2024

First Human Dies From H5N2 Bird Flu in Mexico

The first known death from the H5N2 strain of bird flu was recorded by the World Health Organization (WHO) on April 24 in Mexico. This is a very...

June 6, 2024

Defence Accounts Department Partners With Banks for SPARSH Centres

The Defense Accounts Department (DAD) of the Ministry of Defense recently teamed up with four banks to improve its SPARSH (System for Pension Administration, RAKSHA) program. The Bank...

June 6, 2024

Russian Cosmonaut Becomes 1st Person to Spend 1,000 Days in Space

Oleg Kononenko, a 59-year-old Russian cosmonaut, recently achieved a historic landmark by becoming the first person to spend 1,000 days in space. Announced by Roscosmos, this milestone was...

June 6, 2024

Portugal Adapts Golden Visa to Support Affordable Housing

Portugal is going to change its “golden visa” system by adding a new “solidarity visa.” This is a flexible way to direct foreign investments into areas that are...

June 6, 2024

Global Groundwater to Warm 2-3.5°C, Risking Ecosystems by 2100

According to a new study, global groundwater systems will warm up a lot by the end of the century. This could pose risks to the safety and quality...

June 6, 2024

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: June 6, 2024

41. Recently, which country emerged as India’s third largest export destination in 2023-24? [A] Netherlands[B] Mexico[C] Malaysia[D] Singapore Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Netherlands] Notes:The Netherlands became India’s...

June 6, 2024

Netherlands Emerges as India’s 3rd Largest Export Destination in 2023-24

The Netherlands became India’s third-largest export market in the fiscal year 2023–24, after the US and the UAE. This was the case even though India’s total exports of...

June 5, 2024

Slovenia Recognizes Palestinian State Following European Trend

After a vote in parliament with 52 votes in favor, Slovenia legally recognized Palestine as a sovereign state on June 4. This puts Slovenia in the same group...

June 5, 2024

Om Birla Re-Elected, Breaks 20-Year Lok Sabha Trend

Om Birla, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, won the Kota seat by a large majority. This big win makes him the first speaker to be re-elected to the...

June 5, 2024

Archives

Archives

Archives