Innovative Extension Approaches for Revitalising Agriculture in J&K

The Government of India recently issued an order to boost sustainable agriculture in Jammu and Kashmir. According to the order, a project called “Innovative Extension Approaches for Revitalising Agriculture in J&K” will be implemented in the Union Territory. The project ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Sikhs and Jews most targeted in hate crimes in US

The FBI recently released its annual compilation of nationwide incidents. According to the report, Sikhs and Jews are the most targeted in hate crimes. There were 1005 religion-related hate crimes in the US in 2021. Of these, anti-Sikhs were 21.3% ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Google tests blocking news content

The tech giant Google recently announced that it is to block news content to at least 4% of Canadians. Google is doing this as a response to a new Canadian Law. However, Google has announced that it will be temporary. ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Mandatory Certification for Cotton Quality

The Minister of Textiles Shri Piyush Goyal recently headed the Textile Advisory Group meeting. During the meeting, the issues in the cotton value chain were discussed. After the discussion, the minister issued a Quality Control Order. The order reads that ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Climate Smart Wheat Variety of ICAR

In recent times, India has been facing several issues with the wheat crop. Production of wheat was affected due to high temperatures and scanty winter rainfall. Prices shot up. People faced a shortage of wheat all over the country this ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: February 23, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for February 23, 2023 INDIA Abu Dhabi defence firm signs MOU with India’s HAL at UAE’s Defence expo. India and Chinese commanders to meet to resolve friction points in Eastern Ladakh. Indian ..

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : February 23, 2023

1. What is the name of the indigenous data link communication developed by the Indian Navy? [A] Vayulink[B] Rakshalink[C] Radiolink[D] Commlink Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Vayulink] Notes:The Indian Air Force (IAF) has developed an indigenous data link communication named ..

Asia Economic dialogue 2023

The Ministry of External Affairs recently hosted the Asia Economic Dialogue in Pune. The main focus of the dialogue was on Geo-economics. It was conducted under the theme “Asia and the Emerging World Order”. The dialogue also focused on the ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Namami Gange Executive Committee approves nine projects

Three million litres of sewage are dumped into the holy Ganges every day. It is the fifth most polluted river in the world. To reduce the pollution in the river, the Namami Gange Executive Committee recently approved nine projects. These ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs

India-China hold WMCC Meeting

India and China recently held the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination meeting. This is the 26th meeting and the first since the Galwan standoff, and the 14th physical WMCC meeting. A virtual WMCC meeting was held during the Ladakh ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs