“Geoeconomic Fragmentation: Sub-Saharan Africa Caught between the Fault Lines” Report

The IMF has recently released a report titled “Geoeconomic Fragmentation: Sub-Saharan Africa Caught between the Fault Lines”. Key Findings of the Report Sub-Saharan African economies may face a long-term decline of as much as 4% of their gross domestic product ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Metavalent Bonding

Metavalent bonding is a newly discovered chemical bonding phenomenon that has caught the attention of the scientific community. This bonding mechanism is found in solids and exhibits a unique property that can conduct electricity like a metal and heat like ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Brazil’s Fake News Law

Brazil’s Congress is considering a regulatory bill that would shift the responsibility of reporting illegal content on their sites onto internet companies. The bill, known as the Fake News Law or Bill 2630, proposes penalties for tech companies that fail ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Internet in India Report 2022

A new report published by IAMAI and Kantar revealed that a majority of Indians have become active internet users in 2022, with 52% of the population or 759 million people accessing the internet at least once a month. The report ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : May 4, 2023

11. India launched the ‘NET Zero’ Innovation Virtual Centre with which country? [A] USA[B] UK[C] Australia[D] South Korea Show Answer Correct Answer: B [UK] Notes:The India-UK ‘NET Zero’ Innovation Virtual Centre will be jointly created by the United Kingdom and ..

New US-Mexico Immigration Policies

The US and Mexico have agreed on a five-point plan to deter illegal border crossings while also opening up other pathways for migrants. Homeland Security adviser Liz Sherwood-Randall met with Mexico President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and other top officials, ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s Visit to Maldives

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit to the Maldives marks the first visit by an Indian Defence Minister in 11 years, highlighting the growing relationship between India and the island nation. Inauguration of the ‘Ekatha Harbour’ Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, along ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: May 4, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for May 4, 2023 INDIA India slips in ‘2023 World Press Freedom Index’, ranks 161 out of 180 nations. Tamil Nadu launches website for food safety and mobile app for consumers. India ..

RBI Report on Currency and Finance

On May 3, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released a report on currency and finance for the financial year (FY) 2022-23. The theme of the report is ‘Towards a Greener Cleaner India,’ which reflects India’s focus on reducing ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

SEBI introduces the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) System

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) system for issuers that have listed or are planning to list non-convertible securities, securitized debt instruments, and security receipts. The LEI is a unique global ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs