Ireland Current Affairs, GK & News
Cranes return to Ireland after 300 years
The Cranes that have been a part of Irish folklore (traditional stories and beliefs) were recently spotted in Ireland. The birds were spotted in the country during their breeding season after three hundred years. About the Cranes The Cranes were extinct in Ireland in 1700. This was mainly due to the destruction of their habitats. ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: Bird migration • cranes • Habitat loss • Ireland • migratory birds • Peatlands • Wetlands
India becomes 12th Largest Holder of US Government Securities at April 2020 end
Despite low returns, the Treasury Securities (are of four types- Bills, Notes, Bonds, Inflation-Protected Securities) backed by the United States Treasury Department is one of the safest assets for any Central Bank around the world. With USD 157.4 billion at the end of April 2020, India has become the 12th largest holder of United States ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Topics: China • Ireland • Japan • Luxembourg • prudential liquidity management • Reserve Bank of India • United Kingdom • United States • United States Treasury Department
India will be UNSC President for August 2021
After securing 184 out of the total 192 votes on 17th June 2020, India became a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for a period of 2 years. India’s term will begin on 1st January 2021. Apart from India, Norway, Kenya, Ireland, and Mexico were also elected for a period of 2 ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Ireland • Kenya • Mexico • Norway • United Nations • United Nations Security Council
Puff Adder Snakebite in Ireland
A man in Dublin was hospitalised for a snakebite from a venomous Puff Adder Snake recently. This is the first case of snakebite in Ireland’s history. Ireland’s lack of Snakes Ireland is famous for having no native snake species. Local people attribute the lack of snakes to a Catholic Irish legend, St Patrick. He is ..
Topics: Ice age • Ireland • Puff Adder • Snakebite
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar resigns
The Prime Minister of Ireland Leo Varadkar recently tendered his resignation as Taoiseach, which means Prime minister in the country. Though he submitted his resignation to the Irish President Michael Higgins, he continued to stay on as interim leader. As per the country’s constitution, the Taoiseach and the government will continue to carry on their ..
Topics: Ireland • Politics of the Republic of Ireland • World