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India-Africa Security Fellowship Programme
India-Africa Security Fellowship Programme was launched recently by the Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Key facts India-Africa Security Fellowship Programme was launched during the 2nd India-Africa Defence Dialogue (IADD) that was held on the sidelines of the DefExpo 2022 in ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 20, 2022
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 20, 2022 INDIA – PM launches projects worth Rs. 5860 crores in Rajkot, Gujarat; dedicates 1100 houses constructed under Light House Project, inaugurates India Urban Housing Conclave 2022 – PM ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
14th World Spice Congress
The 14th edition of the World Spice Congress is set to be organized in Mumbai, Maharashtra from February 16 to 18 next year. Key facts The World Spice Congress (WSC) is the gathering of the global spice industry that creates ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences
WHO: Lack of exercise to cost world $27 billion each year
A new report by the World Health Organization revealed that the lack of exercise and healthy physical activities can cost governments across the world more than 27 billion USD each year. Key findings The report by the World Health Organization ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
2022 Booker Prize
Shehan Karunatilaka recently received the 2022 Booker Prize for his novel “The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida”. Key facts The Sri Lankan writer Shehan Karunatilaka won the Booker Prize for “The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida”. The novel was recognized ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Dr Dilip Mahalanabis passes away
The physician, Dr. Dilip Mahalanabis, who pioneered the famous Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS), recently passed away at the age of 87 because of a lung infection and other age-related ailments. Key facts Dr Dilip Mahalanabis was born on November 12, ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
2022 Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index survey (MCGPI)
The 2022 Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index survey (MCGPI) was released recently. Key findings Iceland topped the list, scoring the highest overall index value of 84.7. The second and third positions are held by the Netherlands (84.6) and Denmark ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 19, 2022
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 19, 2022 INDIA – UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres arrives on 3-day visit to India – Indus Waters Treaty: World Bank appoints Chairman of Court of Arbitration regarding Pakistan’s objections over ..