Gaula River Mining

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has given permission to the Uttarakhand government to continue mining activities in the Gaula River in Nainital district. The extension allows mining work to be carried out until June 30, extending the ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023

Category: Places in News Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: June 9, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for June 9, 2023 INDIA Haryana CM Manohar Lal launches integrated Water Resources Action Plan-2023-25. J&K maintains first rank in UT category in Food Safety Index 2022-23; for third time in row. ..

RBI Guidelines on OTS

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently introduced significant changes to the regulations governing one-time settlements (OTS) and technical write-offs of loans. The RBI has issued detailed guidelines aimed at streamlining the process and ensuring greater accountability in these ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

RBI Guidelines on Default Loss Guarantee

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has taken a significant step by allowing a ‘first loss default guarantee’ (FLDG) arrangement between regulated entities and lending service providers. This move aims to enhance the digital lending sector and mitigate credit risks ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Atlantic Declaration

On June 8, the United States and the United Kingdom forged a new strategic pact to address pressing global challenges. This pact, known as the Atlantic Declaration, was adopted by US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

EU Deal on Equitable Refugee Hosting

The European Union (EU) has achieved a significant breakthrough in its efforts to revise rules for the equitable sharing of hosting asylum seekers. The deal was reached on June 8, during a day of intense negotiations between EU interior ministers ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

District Good Governance Index (DGGI) of Arunachal Pradesh

The District Good Governance Index (DGGI) has emerged as a significant tool in assessing and benchmarking governance at the district level in India. Arunachal Pradesh, a state in the northeast region, has implemented this innovative approach to evaluate the effectiveness ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : June 9, 2023

11. As per the India Rankings 2023, which institution retained its first position in the Overall category? [A] IISc Bengaluru[B] IIT Madras[C] Amrita University[D] IIT Kharagpur Show Answer Correct Answer: B [IIT Madras] Notes:India Rankings 2023 was released recently by ..

Ignoring Red Lines: Violence Against Health Care in Conflict 2022

A report titled “Ignoring Red Lines: Violence Against Health Care in Conflict 2022” was released recently by the Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition (SHCC). It revealed that the incidence of violence against healthcare workers in Mali increased by more than ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

ESA’s Experiment on Frying in Space

The European Space Agency (ESA) has undertaken an intriguing study to investigate the effects of microgravity on culinary methods like frying. Conducted during parabolic flights that simulate weightlessness, this pioneering research aims to understand the dynamics of frying in space. ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs