2nd UN World Geospatial International Congress

The second edition of the UN World Geospatial International Congress is being organized in Hyderabad, Telangana from October 10 to 14 this year. Key facts The 2nd United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress (UNWGIC 2022) is being hosted by the ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences

2022 Nobel Prize for Economics

This year, the Nobel Prize for Economics was conferred to Ben Bernanke, Douglas Diamond and Philip Dybvig. Key facts The 2022 Nobel Prize for Economics recognized the works that have significantly improved the world’s understanding of the role of banks ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

NASA’s Dragonfly rotorcraft

Dragonfly rotorcraft will be launched by the American space agency in 2027 to study Titan – the largest moon of Saturn. Key facts Dragonfly rotorcraft is scheduled to be launched in 2027 and reach the Selk Crater region on Titan ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Justice DY Chandrachud: 50th Chief Justice of India

Justice Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud is set to become the 50th Chief Justice of India (CJI) in November 2022. Key facts The current CJI Chief Justice of India U.U. Lalit nominated Justice DY Chandrachud as his successor during a meeting involving ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

October 11: International Day of Girl Child – Update (October, 2022)

International Day of Girl Child is observed on October 11 each year. Key facts International Day of the Girl Child aims to raise global awareness about the gender inequality faced by girls across the world. On this occasion, the United ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Thadingyut festival

The three-day Thadingyut festival was celebrated in Myanmar from October 8 to 10 this year. Key facts The Thadingyut Festival is also called the Lighting Festival of Myanmar. People in Myanmar celebrate this festival every year on the full moon ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework

The Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework or CARF was recently released by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Key facts The CARF aims to ensure the collection and automated exchange of information on crypto assets with jurisdictions of taxpayers’ residences ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

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

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 11, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 11, 2022 INDIA – PM lays the foundation stone and dedicates to nation multiple projects worth over Rs 8000 crore in Amod, Bharuch, Gujarat – PM lays the foundation stone ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Today's News Headlines