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India to chair 3 UNSC Committees
The Ambassador of India to the United Nations recently announced that India has been asked to chair three important committees of the Security Council. What are the three UNSC committees to be chaired by India? Counter-Terrorism Committee, Libya Sanctions Committee ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
January 9: Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
Every year the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated on January 9. What is the theme of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, 2021? Theme: Contributing to Atma Nirbhar Bharat. Why is Pravasi Bharatiya Divas celebrated? It is celebrated to mark the contribution of ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Current Affairs – January 9, 2021 [Today’s News Headlines]
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for January 9, 2021 India Over half of Army personnel under severe stress: USI Study The Indian Army has been losing more personnel every year in suicides, fratricides and untoward incidents than ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
What is 25th Amendment of US Constitution?
The United States Capitol Protests, 2021, has induced calls to invoke 25th Constitutional amendment. What is 25th Amendment of US Constitution? The 25th Constitutional amendment lays out how a US President or a Vice President can be replaced or succeeded. ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Current Affairs – January 8, 2021 [Today’s News Headlines]
Here are today’s news headlines by GK today for January 8, 2021 India EDUCON 2020 On January 7, 2021, the union Education Minister Ramesh pokhriyal nishank inaugurated at today virtual International Akhand conference EDUCON 2020. Theme: envisioning education for transforming ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Central Government Scheme for Industrial Development of J&K
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs recently chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved an ambitious scheme to boost the industrial development of Jammu and Kashmir. The Government of India has allocated 28,400 crores of Rupees for the industrial development ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Current Affairs – January 7, 2021 [Daily News Digest]
GKToday provides daily summary of important Current Affairs Topics selected from National and International News. Here is the list of articles covered under Current Affairs January 7, 2021. Payment Infrastructure Development Funds The Reserve Bank of India recently announced operational guidelines ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
India-France Annual Strategic Dialogue
India and France held their annual strategic dialogue in New Delhi. What are the key takeaways from the India-France Annual Strategic Dialogue? The countries mainly focused on COVID-19 vaccines, nuclear, Indo-Pacific, space, environment, maritime safety, digital economy, environment and defence ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Rewari-Madar freight corridor section
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently dedicated the Rewari-Madar section of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor. The Prime Minister also flagged off the world’s first double stack long haul 1.5 km container train. About the Rewari-Madar Section It is situated in ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Food Price Index of FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organization recently released the Food Price Index. The Food Price Index has been released for the seventh consecutive month in December 2019. Key Highlights The food price index for the month of December was 100 7.5 ..