What are the key schemes for strengthening Pharmaceuticals Industry of India?

On July 21, 2022, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers unveiled three schemes in order to strengthen Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in pharmaceutical sector. Schemes were launched under the banner of ‘Strengthening Pharmaceuticals Industry’ (SPI). SIDBI will act as ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

What are current trends in India’s GDP growth forecast?

Recently, India’s GDP Growth Forecast for current financial year was lowered to 7.2 percent by Morgan Stanley. It marked a reduction by 40 basis points, as compared to last forecast. Growth forecast was lowered in light of a slowdown in ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

What is the key agenda of 13th Petersburg Climate Dialogue’ 2022?

The 13th Petersburg Climate Dialogue was held on July 19th and 20th, 2022 in Berlin, Germany. It was chaired by Germany and Egypt, which are also hosting the 2022 annual climate meet (COP-27). During the informal ministerial meeting, countries agreed ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: July 23, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for July 23, 2022 NATIONAL FILM AWARDS 2020 – Best Feature Film: ‘Soorarai Pottru’ (Tamil) – Best Actor (shared): Suriya for ‘Soorarai Pottru’ & Ajay Devgn for ‘Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior’ (Hindi) ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

How India has performed in the Henley Passport Index 2022?

Henley Passport Index 2022 was recently published by immigration consultancy Henley & partners. In the index, India has been ranked at 87th position, among 199 world’s most powerful passports in 2022.  Ranking was based on the number of destinations the passport ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

What are some lesser-known facts about Draupadi Murmu, 15th President of India?

Droupadi Murmu recently elected as the 15th President of India. She is scheduled to take oath in July 25, 2022. There was the contest between Droupadi Murmu (BJP-led NDA candidate) and Yashwant Sinha (Joint Opposition Candidate), for the President’s position. ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

What is significance of finding of first case of polio in US in a decade?

Recently, the first case of Polio was reported in United States, nearly after a decade. An unvaccinated young adult from New York contracted polio and has developed paralysis. He developed symptoms around June 2022, even though he did not travel ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

What is Web 3.0? How it will be different from Web 2.0?

On July 19, 2022, Wipro reorganised its operating model from being industry-organised to market-organised. Under this transformation, it has target to invest USD 1 billion in cloud services vertical and emerging areas like web 3.0. Web or World Wide Web ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs