Page-24 of Current Affairs - June, 2022

Sagarmala Young Professional Scheme

Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has launched a scheme called “Sagarmala Young Professional Scheme”, in a bid to engage talented, dynamic and forward-thinking young professionals in different divisions of the Ministry. About Sagarmala Young Professional Scheme Sagarmala Young Professional ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: June 10, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for June 10, 2022 INDIA – Govt launches Rashtriya Puruskar Portal for inviting nominations for various awards to ensure transparency and public partnership – Awards for Excellence in District Skill Development Planning ..

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Ace Cricketer Mithali Raj announces retirement

Ace Indian Cricketer Mithali Raj took to Twitter on June 8, 2022 and announced retirement from all forms of cricket. She recently led the Indian team in Women’s World Cup 2022, which was recently concluded in New Zealand Who is ..

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OECD FY23 growth forecast for India

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has reduced India’s growth to 6.9% growth in Financial Year 2023 from 8.1% estimated earlier. Key Facts Growth was also slashed to 6.2 percent in 2023. OECD further expects policy rate to ..

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CDS: Amendments in Armed Forces Service Rules

Ministry of defence recently issued gazette notifications for amending regulations of Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force, related to appointment of the Chief of Defence Staff. Key Facts The post of Chief of Defence staff is vacant since ..

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NHAI Guinness World Record for longest continuously laid lane

State-owned National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has created a Guinness World Record for longest continuously laid bituminous lane of 75 kilometres, on national highway between Amravati and Akola districts of Maharashtra, in 105 hours and 33 minutes. Key Points ..

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Vision Statement on India-Vietnam Defence Partnership

On June 8, 2022, India and Vietnam signed a joint vision statement along with a military logistic support pact. Both the pacts would enhance the scope and scale of existing defence cooperation between both the countries. Key Facts There is ..

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World Ocean Day 2022

The World Oceans Day is observed annually on June 8, to remind people the importance of oceans in sustaining our livelihoods. Why is World Ocean Day celebrated? The World Ocean Day is celebrated for highlighting the significance of water bodies, ..

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