Aurora Glow Observed Above Iceland: Stunning aurora glow was recently observed above Iceland after a ‘dead’ sunspot erupted. An Aurora is a display of light in the sky predominantly seen in the high latitude regions (Arctic and Antarctic). It is also known as a Polar light. There are two types- the aurora borealis and aurora […]
Month: April 2022
Colombo Security Conclave Virtual Conference
Colombo Security Conclave Virtual Conference: The Colombo Security Conclave Virtual Conference on Sharing of experiences in investigation of terrorism cases was organised by the National Investigation Agency of India on 19 April 2022. Panellists and participants from India, Maldives, Mauritius, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh participated in the virtual conference. The Colombo Security Conclave is a […]
NATPOLREX-VIII
NATPOLREX-VIII: Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar inaugurated, on April 19, 2022, the 8th edition of two-day National Level Pollution Response Exercise, ‘NATPOLREX-VIII’, being conducted by Indian Coast Guard (ICG) off Mormugao harbour, Goa. The objective of NATPOLREX-VIII is to enhance the preparedness and response capability of all the stakeholders in combating marine spills. It aims […]
Alluri Sitaram Raju
Alluri Sitaram Raju: The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today visited the birthplace of noted freedom fighter and revolutionary, Shri Alluri Sitarama Raju in Pandrangi village near Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Alluri Sitarama Raju (1897 – 1924) was an Indian revolutionary who waged an armed campaign against British colonial rule in India. Born in present-day […]
Marginal Cost Of Funds-Based Lending Rates Raised
Marginal Cost Of Funds-Based Lending Rates Raised: State Bank of India (SBI) raised the marginal cost of funds-based lending rates (MCLR) for the first time in three years, signalling that the soft rates regime that has prevailed since 2019 may be over. SBI raised the MCLR by 10 basis points (bps) across tenures to 7.1% […]
China Solomon Islands Security Agreement
China Solomon Islands Security Agreement: China said it had signed a security pact with the Solomon Islands, a first-of-its-kind arrangement that could pave the way for further Chinese security deals overseas. The two sides signed an inter-governmental framework agreement on security cooperation. Under the agreement, the two sides “will conduct cooperation in such areas as […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 20th April 2022
Today Current Affairs: 20th April 2022 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
World’s First Crypto-Backed Payment Card
World’s First “Crypto-Backed” Payment Card: Crypto lender Nexo has collaborated with Mastercard to launch the world’s first “crypto-backed” payment card. This launch has signaled the move by financial and crypto networks to collaborate as digital assets are becoming more mainstream. Initially, the card will be available in selected European countries. It will allow users to […]
State of the Economy Report : RBI
State of the Economy Report : RBI The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its ‘State of the economy’ report cautioned that the surging commodity prices are causing inflation risks, especially through the surging of imports. The ever-growing widening of current and trade account deficits along with the portfolio capital outflows is putting pressure on […]
World’s Highest Tunnel At Shinku La Pass
World’s Highest Tunnel At Shinku La Pass: The world’s highest tunnel will be constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) at Shinku La Pass at 16,580 feet. This tunnel will be connecting Himachal Pradesh to Ladakh. The construction of this tunnel by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) will begin by July 2022. This tunnel will […]
