Nanoplastics in human food chain

A new study published in the journal Nano Today revealed that nanoplastics travel up the human food web via plants, insects and fish. Key facts Nonplastics are plastic debris particles that are smaller than 1,000 nanometre, which is equal to ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

Ambedkar Circuit

The Indian Government is looking to use special AC train to promote the proposed Ambedkar Circuit that covers various places in India associated with B.R. Ambedkar. Key facts The Union Tourism Minister, while inaugurating a 3-day conference of state tourism ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

First Advance Estimates of production of major kharif crops

The Central government has released the first-ever advance estimates of production of major Kharif crops. Key facts The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released the advance estimates of production of major Kharif crops for 2022-23. The recently released ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

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

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: September 22, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for September 22, 2022 INDIA – PM Modi chairs meeting of Board of Trustees of PM CARES Fund; Ratan Tata and Sudha Murthy join as trustees – PM Narendra Modi receives copy ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Global Fintech Fest 2022

The Global Fintech Fest 2022 is organized to provide a platform to discuss ways to achieve sustainable finance. Key facts The GFF 2022 is jointly organized by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the Payments Council of India (PCI) and ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs

ADB releases updated Asian Development Outlook

The updated Asian Development Outlook predicts that developing economies will faster than China. Key findings For the first time in 30 years, rest of developing Asia will grow at faster pace than China. Previously, when China’s growth fell to 3.9 ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

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

India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI) receives UN Award

‘2022 UN Interagency Task Force, and WHO Special Programme on Primary Health Care Award’ was conferred to India for its India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI). Key facts The UN award was conferred at the UN General Assembly side event that ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

September 21: International Day of Peace

September 21 is observed as the International Day of Peace. Key facts The International Day of Peace is observed to strengthen the ideals of peace through the observance of 24-hours of non-violence and ceasefire. Its main objective is to create ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs