Surge in iGAS Cases in the UK

As of December 5, at least 6 children lost their lives to a common bacterial infection called invasive Group A Strep (GAS) in the United Kingdom. What is Group A streptococcus (GAS)? Group A streptococcus (GAS) is a bacterium commonly ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

State of Finance for Nature 2022 Report

The State of Finance for Nature report was released by the UNEP along with the Economics of Land Degradation initiative of Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the UNCCD, and the European Commission. It was released 10 ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Banking, Finance & Economy Current Affairs Quiz -December 7, 2022

1. Every year, which of the following days is designated as International Day of Banks? [A] December 4[B] December 5[C] December 6[D] December 7 Show Answer Correct Answer: A [December 4] Notes:On 19 December 2019, the UN General Assembly adopted ..

“Preventing Injuries and Violence: An Overview” Report

A report titled “Preventing injuries and violence: An overview” was released recently by the World Health Organization at the 14th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion held in Australia. What are the key findings of the report? Of ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

“Global Status of Black Soils” Report

The report titled “Global Status of Black Soils” was released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on the occasion of World Soil Day (December 5). About black soil Black soils are characterized by thick, dark-colored soil horizon rich in ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary Exempted from SC’s ESZ Mandate

On December 1, the Supreme Court exempted Maharashtra’s Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary (TWS) from its June order mandating the creation of a 1 km eco-sensitive zones (ESZ) around all protected areas in India. About Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary Tungareshwar wildlife sanctuary or ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : December 7, 2022

1. World Bank recently approved USD 250 million financing to which country to strengthen environment management? [A] Pakistan[B] Afghanistan[C] Bangladesh[D] India Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Bangladesh] Notes:World Bank approved USD 250 million financing to help Bangladesh strengthen environment management ..

Sylhet-Silchar Festival

The inaugural edition of the Sylhet-Silchar Festival was organized recently in Assam’s Barak Valley to celebrate the cultural ties between India and Bangladesh. What is Sylhet-Silchar Festival? The Sylhet-Silchar Festival aims to strengthen the bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh. ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Maharashtra: First State to Set Up Divyang department

The state government of Maharashtra recently approved the formation of a separate government department for the divyang (differently abled). The announcement of this development came on the occasion of the International Day of Disabled Persons. This comes after 20 years ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Fifth European Union-India Competition Week 2022

The fifth edition of the European Union-India Competition Week is being held from December 5 to 7 this year in New Delhi. What is EU-India Competition Week? The European Union-India Competition Week is organized every year to provide a platform ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs