CHOGM Foreign Ministers’ plenary 2022

On June 23, 2022 External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar addressed the “Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) Foreign Ministers’ plenary”, which was held in Rwanda. The meeting was delayed by two-years, due to covid-19 pandemic. Theme of CHOGM ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Dinkar Gupta: New Director General of NIA

On June 23, 2022 Former DGP of Punjab Dinkar Gupta was appointed as the new Director General of National Investigation Agency (NIA). Key facts CRPF Director General, Kuldiep Singh, was given additional charge of NIA in May 2021, following the retirement ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

India’s GSAT-24 satellite launched on French rocket

On June 23, India launched its GSAT-24 satellite, that has been built by ISRO for NewSpace India Limited (NSIL). Key Points GSAT-24 satellite was launched on Ariane 5 space launch vehicle, by French company Arianespace. It was launched from Kourou ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: June 24, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for June 24, 2022 INDIA – GSAT-24 satellite (4180 kg), built by ISRO for NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), launched by French company Arianespace from Kourou in French Guiana (South America) – IPS ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

SEBI Advisory committee on Hybrid securities

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has set up an advisory committee on hybrid securities, to make recommendations for the growth of hybrid securities. About Advisory committee on hybrid securities The committee will also recommend on measures focusing ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Assam Floods and Landslides

Assam has been experiencing unprecedented floods and landslides over the last one week. This has affected million people and left people dead too. In last 34 hours, 10 people were killed and 7 went missing. What are the factors behind ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

First India-Nepal Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train

On June 21, 2022, the first India-Nepal Bharat Gaurav tourism train was flagged off from Safdarjung Railway Station in Delhi. Key Facts The train is carrying 500 Indian tourists on board. It will arrive at Janakpur Dham station in Nepal, ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Government Schemes Current Affairs

Twin Deficit Problem in India

Ministry of Finance recently released its ‘Monthly Economic Review’ report. In the report, Ministry has highlighted that, Fiscal Deficit and Current Account Deficit (CAD) are two key areas of concern for the Indian economy. Findings of the report Monthly Economic Review ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: June 23, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for June 23, 2022 INDIA – Former Jharkhand Governor & Odisha minister Draupadi Murmu named candidate of be BJP-led NDA for Presidential polls – Australian Deputy PM and Minister for Defence Richard ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Western Sahara Dispute and Algeria-Spain ties

On June 8, 2022 Algeria announced to suspend its treaty of “friendship, good neighbourliness, and co-operation”, that it signed with Spain 20 years ago. Highlights This move has proved beneficial for both the countries. It came after Spain decided to ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs