China discovers new type of mineral on Moon

A new type of crystal was discovered by researchers in China from the near side of the Moon. Key facts The newly discovered crystal was named Changesite-(Y) after the Chinese moon goddess Chang’e. This small and transparent crystal was found ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

Asian Palm Oil Alliance (APOA)

Asian Palm Oil Alliance (APOA) was formed at the Globoil Summit organized in Agra on September 21. Key facts The APOA brings together the apex edible oil industry associations from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal, which are the ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

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

Innovation Roadmap of the Mission Integrated Biorefineries

The Indian Government announced the launch of the Innovation Roadmap of the Mission Integrated Biorefineries at the Global Clean Energy Action Forum 2022 in Pittsburgh, US. Key facts The Innovation Roadmap of the Mission Integrated Biorefineries developed using co-leads and ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

QUAD inks HADR Partnership Guidelines

The QUAD countries have signed the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) partnership guidelines recently. Key facts The recently signed the HADR partnership guidelines ensures expansion of scope of the QUAD alliance. The signing took place during the QUAD foreign ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

India exports first contingent of plant-based meat products

The APEDA has facilitated the export of first contingent of plant-based meat products under vegan food category from Gujarat to California, US. Key facts Vegan food products are highly popular in the developed countries because of their rich fibre, high ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

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

Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical Report 2020

The Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical Report 2020 was released recently by the Registrar General of India (RGI). Key findings The SRS Statistical Report 2020 revealed that there is a significant decline in infant mortality rate (IMR), Under 5 Mortality ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: September 24, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for September 24, 2022 INDIA – National Conference of Environment Ministers of States being held in Kevadiya, Ekta Nagar, Gujarat on Sept 23-24 – Book on PM’s speeches titled ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Breakthrough Prizes 2023- Winners

2023 Breakthrough Prizes conferred to individuals who made key contributions in the scientific growth. Key facts The Breakthrough Prizes are international awards conferred under three categories – mathematics, fundamental physics and life sciences. These awards give recognition to scientific advances ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News