IMF: World Economic Outlook

On June 24, 2020, the International Monetary Fund projected a sharp decline in the growth of Indian Economy. According to the IMF, the Indian economy is to contract by 4.5%. Highlights According to IMF, though India’s growth is to decline, ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Top News: 25 June, 2020

Here is the summary of top news of 25 June, 2020 in major News Papers of India. Rajasthan to launch ‘Indira Rasoi Yojana’ Rajasthan government will launch Indira Rasoi Yojana to provide meals twice a day for poor at a ..

Pakistan gets another extension on FATF Grey List despite failure to act against terror groups

During the 3rd & and the last Plenary and Working Groups Meeting of the Global anti-money laundering watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for the current FATF plenary year on 24th June 2020, Pakistan again managed to escape from entering the ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Justice Rohini Commission

On June 24, 2020, the Union Cabinet under PM Modi approved extension of Justice Rohini Commission to examine the issue of sub categorization of OBCs. The commission has been extended till October 31, 2021. Highlights The commission is to look ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

June 24: Passport Seva Divas

Every year, Passport Seva Divas is celebrated on June 24. The day is celebrated to commemorate the enactment of Passports Act on 24 June, 1967 Highlights On the Passport Seva Divas, the Government of India announced that the process of ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Current Affairs: June 25, 2020

1. Which fund has been made open to contributions from individuals or institutions, by the Finance Ministry? [A] National Disaster Response Fund[B] PM CARES Fund[C] Consolidated Fund of India[D] Public Account Fund Show Answer Correct Answer: A [National Disaster Response ..

Kushinagar Airport declared International Airport

On June 24, 2020, the Union Cabinet chaired by PM Modi approved the proposal to declare the Kushinagar airport in Uttar Pradesh as international airport. Highlights The airport was given international importance to increase domestic and international tourism in the ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

World’s First Yoga University outside India, Vivekananda Yoga University launched in Los Angeles

The world’s first Yoga University outside India was launched on 23rd June 2020 at United State’s Los Angeles city. The Yoga University has been named after Swami Vivekananda. The university will be known by the name- Vivekananda Yoga University.  The ..

Devika and Puneja bridges inaugurated in Jammu and Kashmir

On June 24, 2020, the Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated two bridges Devika and Puneja in Jammu and Kashmir in a virtual event. Devika Bridge The bridge was constructed in the Udhampur district. The bridge was a ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

June 25: Day of the Seafarer

Every year, on June 25, the Day of Seafarer is celebrated by the International Maritime Organization, United Nations. It is being celebrated since 2011. Highlights According to IMO, almost 90% of the world goods are traded through the seas. This ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020