Global Status of Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems — Target G

The report titled “Global Status of Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems — Target G” was jointly released by United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on the occasion of International Day for Disaster Reduction ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

THE World University Ranking 2023

The 19th edition of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings was released recently. It ranked 1,799 universities from 104 countries and regions. This edition covered 137 more universities than last year. Key findings Oxford University in the UK holds ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

October 14: World Standards Day – Update (October, 2022)

14th October is observed as the World Standards Day. Key facts World Standards Day raises global awareness about the importance of standardized measurements, technologies and industries. It gives recognition of scientists’ achievements in the development of voluntary universal standards used ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

NITI Aayog-CSIR Report on Lead Poisoning in India

A joint study by NITI Aayog and CSIR highlighted the growing concern of lead poisoning among children under 19 years of age in India. Key findings A new report by the CSIR and NITI Aayog found that India has the ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

What is IBSAMAR?

The seventh edition of maritime exercise IBSAMAR was organized from October 10 to 12 in South Africa. Key facts Exercise IBSAMAR is a joint maritime exercise between South Africa, Brazil and India. The inaugural edition of this naval exercise was ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 14, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 14, 2022 INDIA – SC pronounces 1:1 split verdict on ruling of Karnataka HC that upheld ‘hijab ban’ in educational institutions; Chief Justice to assign case to a larger bench ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

LEADS (Logistics Ease Across Different States) 2022

LEADS (Logistics Ease Across Different States) 2022 was released recently by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Key findings The LEADS survey assesses the views of various users and stakeholders involved in the value chain of logistics sector. This survey ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Death of Pilot Whales in New Zealand

Over 400 whales have died after being stranded on New Zealand’s Pitt Island. Key facts While majority of the stranded pilot whales died naturally, the survivors were euthanized because of the threat of them being consumed by sharks as well ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs