United Kingdom Current Affairs, GK & News
UK to be country Partner for BioAsia 2023
Hyderabad is the Cybercity of India. The Genome Valley, the first world-class Biotech cluster in India was established in the cyber city. Today, the State Government of Telangana, along with the Union Government, and several other international organizations organize the BIO ASIA forum in the Genome Valley. The forum is one of the largest international ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022 • Important Days & Events Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences
Topics: Bio Asia Summit • Hyderabad • Pharma-biotech cluster • State government of Telangana • United Kingdom
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 found in throats and on the skin. It generally does not cause illnesses. However, it ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Topics: Bacteria • Bacterial Diseases • Bacterial Infection • Group A streptococcus • United Kingdom
UKIBC’s ‘Doing Business in India’ Report 2022
UK India Business Council released the eighth edition of the ‘Doing Business in India’ Report on November 24, 2022. About the ‘Doing Business in India’ Report 2022? ‘Doing Business in India’ Report 2022 was released by the UK India Business Council (UKIBC). Its findings are based on a survey of 111 UK businesses and higher ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: Ease of Doing Business • India-UK • India-UK bilateral scheme • India-UK relations • United Kingdom
UK-India Young Professionals Scheme
UK-India Young Professionals Scheme was announced British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at the G20 Summit that was held in Bali, Indonesia. What are the key features of the scheme? The UK-India Young Professionals Scheme will provide Indians places to work in the United Kingdom for up to two years. It will benefit 3,000 degree-holding Indians ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Topics: 2022 G20 Summit • India-UK • India-UK relations • United Kingdom
Britain-France deal to stop illegal migration
A bilateral agreement worth 74.5 million USD was signed by Britain and France to boost their efforts to curb illegal migration from the English Channel crossings. What are key features of the agreement? The agreement, worth $74.5 million (72.2 million euros), aims to stop migrants crossing the Channel to England in small boats. It calls ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Topics: English Channel • France • Illegal immigration • United Kingdom
Permacrisis – Collins dictionary’s Word of the Year 2022
Permacrisis is Collins Dictionary’s “Word of the Year” for 2022. What is the meaning of permacrisis? Permacrisis, which became Britain’s word of the year for 2022, is a term that describes the extended period of instability and insecurity. It became a commonly used word in Britain, reflecting the instability caused by Brexit, COVID-19 pandemic, extreme ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Topics: UK Political crisis • United Kingdom • Word of the year