India’s First Suicide Prevention Policy

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare recently unveiled the National Suicide Prevention Strategy – India’s first suicide prevention policy. Why was the policy launched? National Suicide Prevention Strategy (NSPS) aims to reduce suicide mortality by 10 per cent by ..

Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Network Readiness Index 2022

The Network Readiness Index 2022 was released by the US-based non-profit Portulans Institute. This report assesses the network-based readiness landscape of 131 economies based on their performances in four different pillars – technology, people, governance and impact. It encompasses 58 ..

Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : November 22, 2022

1. As per the Global Information Technology Report (GITR) 2022, which country tops the Network Readiness Index? [A] USA[B] Singapore[C] India[D] Sweden Show Answer Correct Answer: A [USA] Notes:USA, Singapore, Sweden, Netherlands and Swiss are the most network ready countries ..

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: November 22, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for November 22, 2022 INDIA – PM inaugurates month-long ‘Kashi Tamil Sangamam’ in Varanasi, UP; objective is to celebrate age-old links between two ancient seats of learning – Arunachal Pradesh: PM inaugurates ..

Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022

Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2022

The Central Government released the new Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022. It is expected to be introduced in the Indian Parliament in 2023 during the budget session. Background The first draft of the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2018 ..

Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Banking, Finance & Economy Current Affairs Quiz -November 22, 2022

1. Which of the following was the first Indian-based corporation to establish the European Work Council (EWC)? [A] Tata[B] Infosys[C] Reliance[D] Wipro Show Answer Correct Answer: D [Wipro] Notes:Wipro Limited became the first Indian headquartered company to set up the ..

Framework to Protect Consumers from Fake, Deceptive Reviews in E-Commerce

The Indian Government has unveiled a framework to set standards for publishing product reviews on e-commerce sites. The standards will be applicable from November 25. What are the key features of the framework? The new standards will initially be voluntary. ..

Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Loss and Damage Fund

The United Nation’s COP27 climate summit recently approved the creation of the “Loss and Damage” Fund to compensate economically vulnerable countries for the damages caused by climate-linked disasters. What is “Loss and Damage Fund”? The Loss and Damage Fund is ..

Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Kameng Hydropower Station

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the Kameng hydropower project to the nation. About Kameng hydropower station The 600 MW Kameng hydropower project was developed by the state-owned North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO). It is situated in Arunachal Pradesh’s West ..

Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

New Species of Tardigrade

New species of tardigrade named Macrobiotus naginae was discovered by researchers at Finland’s Rokua National Park. What are tardigrades? Tardigrades are tiny and highly resilient creatures that are capable of withstanding a variety of threats, including those that are capable ..

Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022

Category: Places in News Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs