Page-18 of Current Affairs - June, 2022

Bihar Mahatma Gandhi Bridge

On June 7, 2022, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the superstructure replacement for Mahatma Gandhi Setu. Key Points Union Minister also laid foundation stones for 15 National Highway (NH) projects in Hajipur and Patna. Mahatma ..

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RBI: Increased housing loan limit for Co-op Banks

On June 8, 2022, The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has increased the limit two times on housing loans from cooperative banks. Highlights RBI has also permitted the Rural Cooperative Banks (RCB) for financing residential real estate projects, in a bid to ..

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Technology Development Fund (TDF)- Rise in Funding

On June 8, 2022, the limit of funding of innovative defence projects was increased from Rs 10 crore to Rs 50 crore per project, under the Technology Development Fund (TDF). Funding has been enhanced in line with the announcement made ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: June 11, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for June 11, 2022 INDIA – Gujarat: PM opens HQ of IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre) in Ahmedabad – PM Modi inaugurates development projects worth over Rs 3,000 crore ..

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Canada Carbon Emissions Market

Government of Canada has launched “Canada’s Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System”, in a bid to reduce carbon pollution. Reducing greenhouse gases from waste, which is responsible for 7 percent of greenhouse gases in Canada, is a key component for achieving Canada’s ..

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Rashtriya Puruskar Portal

Several Ministries or Departments or Agencies of Government of India have instituted various civilian awards, for recognizing people who have made exceptional contribution and excelled in their fields. Rashtriya Puruskar Portal A common ‘Rashtriya Puruskar Portal’ has been developed by ..

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Awards in District Skill Development Planning’ (DSDP) 2022

Recently, 2nd edition of “Awards for Excellence in District Skill Development Planning 2022” was organized at Dr Ambedkar International Centre. Key Facts District Skill Development Planning Awards 2022 was given to Top 30 districts, for their innovative best practices in ..

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QS World University Rankings 2022

QS World University Rankings 2022 was released recently, in which Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru has become the highest ranked Indian Institute. Rank of IISc Bengaluru has improved by 31 places. Rank of Indian Universities or Institutes Among the ..

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EASE 5.0 Reforms Agenda

On June 8, 2022, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the EASE 5.0 “Common reforms agenda” of EASE Next program. Key Points Enhanced Access and Service Excellence-EASE evolved for four annual editions from Financial Year 2019 to Financial Year 2022. It ..

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UNCTAD World Investment Report -Highlights

According to United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), India has jumped by one position to 7th in year 2021, among the top recipients of foreign direct investment (FDI). Key Facts UNCTAD announced in its latest World Investment Report, which was ..

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