Switzerland
Meteorite Arrowhead in Switzerland
Archaeological discoveries often shed light on the rich history of our ancestors, and one such intriguing find is an ancient arrowhead made of an extraordinary material. In the 19th century, an arrowhead was unearthed in Switzerland, and to the astonishment ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Verein KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz and Others v. Switzerland
As the impacts of climate change become increasingly severe and tangible, people around the world are looking for ways to hold their governments accountable for inaction on this pressing issue. In Europe, senior citizens in Switzerland have taken the bold ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
UBS
UBS, Switzerland’s biggest bank, recently agreed to purchase Credit Suisse in a move that aims to contain the panic that ensued after two American banks collapsed earlier this month. This unique acquisition has sent shockwaves throughout the banking industry and ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Fact Sheet: Lake Sils and the Latest Human Endurance Record
Lake Sils is a stunning natural wonder in the Upper Engadine valley of Grisons, Switzerland. Named after the village of Sils im Engadin, the lake is a popular tourist destination and is known for its clear waters and surrounding mountain ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
MMTC-PAMP launches Digital Silver
Digital Gold is a virtual method of buying gold. You will have gold on the paper. Just like digital gold, now digital silver has been launched. It was launched by MMTC-PAMP. MMTC is a Metals and Minerals Trading Corporation. It ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
World Economic Forum Meet 2023!
The 53rd edition of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Kicks Off in Davos, Switzerland. The meeting will continue from January 15th to January 20th.The WEF meeting provides a platform for global leaders to share their insights on the prevalent economic ..
Category: International / World Current Affairs
World’s Longest Passenger Train
The world’s longest passenger train was operationalized in Switzerland during the 175th anniversary of Swiss Railways. About the longest passenger train The passenger train is 1.9 km-long, having 100 coaches. It travelled 15.5 miles from the Albula Tunnel in Preda to ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
ANGAN 2022
A three-day international conference ANGAN 2022 is organized by Indo-Swiss Building Energy Efficiency Project (BEEP). Key facts ANGAN 2022 (Augmenting Nature by Green Affordable New-habitat) is an international conference organized by Indo-Swiss Building Energy Efficiency Project (BEEP). It is organized ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2018
Category: Environment Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences
75th Edition of the World Health Assembly
From 22nd to 28th May 2022, the 75th World Health Assembly is being held in Geneva, Switzerland. This is the first in-person Health Assembly since the COVID-19 pandemic began. What is the theme of this year’s health assembly? “Health for ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences
World Economic Forum 2022- Key Facts
The annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland is scheduled from May 22nd to 26th 2022. The meeting was originally scheduled for January 17-21st but was postponed due to the outbreak of the Omicron variant. What ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs