Page-19 of Current Affairs - April, 2022

India: New Wheat Supplier of Egypt

Egypt, the world’s largest importer of wheat from Ukraine and Russia, has given approval to India as one of its wheat suppliers. India will be supplying around one million tonnes of wheat, of which in April 2,40,000 tonnes will be ..

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Oxfam New Report- Highlights

According to a new report by Oxfam, more than a quarter of a billion people in 2022 will be pushed into poverty. The report also said that the financial crisis across the world will be driven by the rise in ..

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UNDP Climate Action Grants

USD 2.2 million in climate action funding has been announced by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and partners of the Adaptation Innovation Marketplace (AIM) for 22 local innovators from 19 countries, that also includes India. Overview: The first round ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: April 16, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for April 16, 2022. INDIA – Govt to launch e-Sanjeevani Tele-consultation facility at one lakh centers from April 16: Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya – PM Modi talks to General Secretary of ..

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India in 4 UN ECOSOC Bodies

India has been elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council’s (ECOSOC) four major bodies, including the Commission on Science and Technology for Development. Overview: To the Committee for Economic, Social and Cultural Right, Ambassador Preeti Saran has been ..

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World Chagas Day

World Chagas Day is observed annually on the 14th of April. This day is celebrated to raise awareness about this life-threatening disease that can cause digestive and heart issues. Overview: This disease is also known as the American trypanosomiasis, silenced ..

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PLI Scheme for Textiles- Recent update

Under the Rs 10,683-crore production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for the garment and textile sector, the central government of India has given its approval for the financial support of 61 companies. Overview: To receive benefits under this scheme, sixty-seven companies had ..

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Neptune Cruise Missile

Neptune is the name of a Ukrainian anti-ship cruise missile that was developed by the Luch Design Bureau. The design of this missile is based on the Soviet Kh-35 anti-ship missile. Compared to the Kh-35 it has improved electronics and ..

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