Causes of Arctic Warming

Researchers from Finnish Meteorological institute published their research regarding Arctic warming on August 11, 2022. As per the research, Arctic is heating up four times faster than other parts of the Earth. Heating is more concentrated in Eurasian part of ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Air Pollution and Health in Cities Report- Highlights

On August 17, 2022, Health Effects Institute (HEI) released “Air Quality and Health in Cities” on air quality. As per report, biggest cities and urban areas of the world are witnessing worst air quality on the Earth.  The report includes a comprehensive and ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

PM to address Har Ghar Jal Utsav in Goa

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the Har Ghar Jal Utsav, which is being organised in Goa, on August 19, 2022. Har Ghar Jal Utsav is being held under Jal Jeevan Mission. On this occasion, QR code payment ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 19, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 19, 2022 INDIA – National Security Strategies Conference held in New Delhi on August 17-18; Home Minister Amit Shah launches National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS), developed by NCRB (National ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Today's News Headlines

500 cities declared as “Safai Mitra Surakshit Shehar”

According to Government data, 500 cities across India have declared themselves as ‘Safai Mitra Surakshit Shehar’. All the cities have achieved sufficiency in terms of institutional capacity, equipment norms and manpower as provided by Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs. ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

National Security Strategies Conference 2022

Home Minister Amit Shah recently inaugurated and addressed the “National Security Strategies Conference 2022”. During the conference, union minister highlighted the importance of having a robust human intelligence to fight terrorism. Highlights of the conference include; Conference is being attended ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Summits and Conferences

Interest subvention on Short Term Agriculture Loan

On July 17, 2022, Union Cabinet approved to restore the interest subvention on short-term agricultural loans, in order to boost the farm sector. Approval will be applicable to all financial institutions that will ensure stable availability of credit for firm ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Government Schemes Current Affairs

Lower Water Levels in Rhine River

Amid the unusual hot and dry weather, water levels in the Rhine River have lowered down. Low water level is making it difficult for vessels to navigate through critical European shipping route when fully loaded. Rhine River is an important ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs