World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects Update

According to the Global Economic Prospects Update released by World Bank, global economy is expected to expand 5.6 per cent in 2021. This would be the fastest post-recession pace in 80 years because of strong rebounds from a few major ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

Economist’s annual survey of World’s Most Liveable Cities

According to annual survey of World’s most liveable cities 2021, Covid-19 pandemic has shaken up rankings of liveable cities. Key Findings of report Auckland is the most liveable city in 2021 because of its successful approach in containing pandemic. which ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

Anup Chandra Pandey appointed as Election Commissioner

Union government has appointed Anup Chandra Pandey, as Election Commissioner. He is a retired IAS officer if 1984 batch from Uttar Pradesh cadre. He will serve the office for around three years and will retire in February 2024. Highlights He ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

Current Affairs – Today’s Headlines: June 9, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for June 9, 2021 INDIA – Centre issues guidelines for development of e-Content for Children with disabilities – India elected to 54-member UN Economic and Social Council for 2022-24 term – Bombay ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

Indian Navy to receive MH-60 Romeo helicopters from US

Indian Navy is set to receive three of 24 MH-60 Romeo multirole helicopters from United States (US) in July 2021. Background India and US had signed a deal worth $2.4 billion in February 2020 to procure 24 MH-60 Romeo helicopters ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

Sunil Chhetri passes Lionel Messi in international goals

36 years old Indian football, Sunil Chhetri, has surpassed Argentina’s Lionel Messi and has become second-highest active international goal-scorer with 74 strikes. Highlights Chhetri now leads Barcelona star Messi by two goals and is placed above Ali Mabkhout of UAE, ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

Assam to provide Bharat Ratna and Padma like Awards

On the line of Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards, Assam cabinet has decided to institute Asom Ratna Award. About newly announced awards Asom Ratna Award award will be presented every year to one person for his significant contribution to society. ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

Russia’s first full Stealth Naval Ship

Russia is building its first naval ship which will be fully equipped with stealth technology. Stealth technology will to make it hard to detect. Key points Hull of the Mercury naval corvette dubbed project 20386 is ready and vessel is ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021