HomoSEP: IIT Madras Robot to clean septic tanks

Indian Institute of Technology Madras has developed a robot called to clean septic tanks and eliminate manual scavenging in India. It is all set to be deployed in field. Highlights A total of ten robots are planned to be deployed ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Unmesh: Himachal Pradesh International literary festival

A three-day international literary festival called “Unmesh” was held at Gaiety Theatre in Shimla. It was officially started, on June 16, 2022; by Union Minister of State for Culture, Arjun Ram Mehjawal. About Unmesh Festival Unmesh Festival is bringing together ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs

India’s Coastal clean-up campaign

On June 16, 2022 the Union Government announced a coastal clean-up initiative for 75 beaches in 2022. Highlights This was announced by Union Minister Jitendra Singh, during a meeting held at Prithvi Bhawan, Ministry of Earth Sciences in New Delhi. ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: June 20, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for June 20, 2022 INDIA – IAF releases details on Agnipath recruitment scheme; process to begin from June 24 – New Delhi: Pragati Maidan Integrated Transit Corridor to cut commute time by ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

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

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for June 19, 2022 INDIA – Govt. reserves 10% vacancies for recruitment in CAPFs (Central Armed Police Forces) and Assam Rifles for Agniveers – Gujarat: PM participates in ‘Gujarat Gaurav Abhiyan’ in ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

ILO Report on Domestic Workers

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) recently released its report on Domestic Workers. According to the report, only 6 % of domestic workers across the world have access to comprehensive social protection. Key Findings Report notes that, 94 per cent of ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is celebrated on June 17, every year. Why is this observed? The World Day to Combat Desertification is observed to turn degraded land into healthy land. It seeks to find a solution ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Tamil Nadu ‘Ennum Ezhuthum’ scheme

Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin launched the “Ennum Ezhuthum Scheme” in state, as schools re-opened after summer vacation. Ennum Ezhuthum Scheme This scheme was launched to bridge the learning gap among students aged under 8, caused as a ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

APEDA ‘Mango festival’ in Bahrain

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is organising an eight-day long mango festival in Bahrain, in order to boost Mango export. Key Facts During the mango festival, 34 varieties of mangoes are being displayed. All the ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Solidarity-2023 Border Operation

India and other members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) have extended their support to China-led initiative “Solidarity-2023”, in a bid to organise a joint border operation in 2023. Highlights This was announced by Director of Border Security Force (BSF) ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs