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Bangladesh Forces takes part in Republic Day Event
India celebrated its 72nd Republic Day. The Republic Day Parade this year was though muted amid the COVID-19 pandemic and no chief guest was invited. But this year, Bangladesh Army contingent marched down the Rajpath. Why Bangladesh Forces marched? The ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Rajasthan: “School of Public Health” launched
Rajasthan has launched a new School of Public Health. The school was launched in order to make the policy intervention to build the public health capacity and skills. It will also help in bridging the gaps between education and practices ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
NASA finds the ‘Lost Galaxy’
Recently, the Hubble Space Telescope of NASA captured the images of the NGC 4535 which is also known as the “Lost Galaxy”. The image highlights that the young and hot stars that hang out are the bright blue spots. On ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
World Economic Outlook, 2021
Recently, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released the “World Economic Outlook, 2021” report. Key Findings of report The report highlights that, India will witness the strongest growth among the main economies. India’s economy will expand by 11.5 percent in ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
U.S. President signs “Buy American” Executive Order
The President of U.S., Joe Biden, signed the executive order in a bid to tighten the “Buy American” requirements in the federal government procurement. This move by the President is the first step toward fulfilling his campaign promise. Highlights In ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Punjab Defeats Karnataka
Punjab has defeated champions Karnataka by nine wickets in the Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy recently. The defeat, at the Motera Stadium, was the result of Siddharth Kaul’s three-wicket haul and Prabhsimran Singh’s unbeaten 49-run knock. Following the win, Punjab has ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Current Affairs – January 27, 2021 [Today’s News Headlines]
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for January 27, 2021 India Bharat Parv 2021 being organised on a virtual platform Bharat Parv 2021, a festival to celebrate the spirit of India, is being organised on a virtual platform ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Global Climate Risk Index 2021
The Global Climate Risk Index was recently released by Germanwatch-a NGO based in Bonn, Germany. In the index, India has been ranked at seventh position among the countries that are most effected by climate change in 2019. Key Findings of ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
India-UK: Cooperation against Cross-Border Terrorism
India and the United Kingdom recently held the 14th meeting of the India-United Kingdom Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism. The meeting was held virtually on January 21-22, 2021. Highlights Under the meeting, both the nations strongly condemned the terrorism in ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
UN report: World Economy Expected to regain 2020 losses
The United Nations World Economic Situation and Prospects report has said that, the world economy is expected to recover slightly by 4.7 percent in the year 2021. The economy had declined by 4.3 percent in 2020 because of COVID-19 pandemic. ..