World Bank USD 30 Billion Fund for Food Crisis

Actions that will be taken by the World Bank to mitigate the ongoing food security have been announced. The World Bank will be investing up to USD 30 billion to finance new and existing projects to mitigate the crisis. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

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

Key Findings of ‘Drought in Numbers, 2022’ report

“Drought in Numbers, 2022” report was presented recently by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). The report involves the collection of data on the effects of droughts globally and how droughts can be mitigated. What did the report ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs

‘Mujib- The Making of a Nation’ Film

The feature film, ‘Mujib- the Making of a Nation’ portrays the relations between India and Bangladesh. Shyam Benegal has directed this film. Where was the trailer for this film launched? The trailer for this film was launched by Anurag Thakur, ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • India Nation & States Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Third Advance Estimates for Production of Major Crops 2021-22

The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released the third advance estimate of the production of major agricultural crops for 2021-22. What do the advance estimates say? The food grains production in the country has been estimated at ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs • Economy & Banking Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: May 21, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for May 21, 2022. INDIA – Supreme Court transfers Gyanvapi mosque case to District Judge of Varanasi – Final decision rests with President if council of ministers and LG have difference of ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Today's News Headlines

‘India International Centre for Buddhist Culture & Heritage’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba recently laid the foundation stone for the India International Centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage in Lumbini, Nepal.  The shilanyaas ceremony was performed by monks belonging to three major ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

‘‘Vadnagar International Conference’

Three-day Vadnagar International Conference was inaugurated by Gujarat CM at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar (Gujarat) on May 18th. It was attended by the Minister of State for Culture and External Affairs and representatives from UNESCO. What is the objective of ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

‘India Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC)’

During his state visit to Jamaica, India President Ram Nath Kovind highlighted India’s assistance to Jamaica in capacity building and skill development through various courses under the India Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme. What is India Technical and Economic ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs