Changes in Agnipath Scheme

The Agnipath Scheme was launched by central government recently. The scheme aims to enrol youths into service for four years. But it has sparked protests in several parts of the country. What is the controversy? Under the scheme, youths will ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs • Government Schemes Current Affairs

Haryana- Israel Agreement on Water Management

Recently, Israel and Haryana government signed a joint declaration in capacity building and integrated water resources management. Highlights The joint declaration is a significant milestone as India and Israel are celebrating 30 years of full diplomatic relations. Water security has ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

International Day for Countering Hate Speech

The International Day for Countering Hate Speech was marked on June 18, highlighting the need of combating hate speech as well as promoting tolerance and dialogue between communities. The day was marked for the first time in 2022. UNGA Resolution ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

UNESCO Reserve List: Khuvsgul Lake National Park

The Khuvsgul Lake National Park of Mongolia has been added to the World Network of Biosphere Reserves by UNESCO. Key Points This decision was taken during 34th session of International Co-ordinating council of Man and Biosphere Programme. This programme is ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

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