SIPRI Yearbook 2022: The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) launched the findings of SIPRI Yearbook 2022, which assesses the current state of armaments, disarmament and international security. The nine nuclear-armed states—the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, China, India, Pakistan, Israel and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea)—continue to modernize their […]
Network Planning Group (NPG)
Network Planning Group (NPG): The Network Planning Group (NPG) held its 20th meeting on June 2022 at Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi. It was chaired by the Special Secretary, Logistics Division, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and saw active participation from member ministries/departments including MoRTH, MoCA, MoR, MoPSW, MoP, DoT and Niti […]
Guidelines For Prevention Of Misleading Advertisements And Endorsements For Misleading Advertisements, 2022
Guidelines For Prevention Of Misleading Advertisements And Endorsements For Misleading Advertisements, 2022: The Central Consumer Protection authority (CCPA) under the Department of Consumer Affairs has notified ‘Guidelines for Prevention of Misleading Advertisements and Endorsements for Misleading Advertisements, 2022’. The guidelines seek to ensure that consumers are not being fooled with unsubstantiated claims, exaggerated promises, misinformation […]
Schedule Of Election For The 16th Presidential Election
Schedule Of Election For The 16th Presidential Election: Election Commission of India has announced the schedule of election for the 16th Presidential Election. The term of office of Shri Ram Nath Kovind, President of India, is ending on 24th July, 2022. As per Article 62 of the Constitution of India, an election to fill the […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 14th June 2022
Today Current Affairs:14th June 2022 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Regional English Language Office (RELO)
Regional English Language Office (RELO): Recently, a workshop was organised for English teachers under the supervision of the Regional English Language Office (RELO), Washington DC. RELO is a wing of the US Embassy in India that was established in 2005 as a part of its Public Diplomacy Section. Aim: To strengthen India-US ties by supporting […]
Paralitherizinosaurus japonicus
Paralitherizinosaurus japonicus: A new study has revealed that it roamed around the shores of Asia between 66 million and 145 million years ago (Cretaceous period). It is a bipedal dinosaur. A new study has revealed that it roamed around the shores of Asia between 66 million and 145 million years ago (Cretaceous period). It was […]
Child Labour Day
Child Labour Day: The United Nations observes June 12 each year as the ‘World Day Against Child Labour’ to bring attention to the evil practices of child labour across the world. The International Labour Organisation launched this day in 2002 to tackle this global issue against child labour. Theme: “Universal Social Protection to End Child […]
Draft Anti-Trafficking Bill
Draft Anti-Trafficking Bill: Activists from different part of the country are planning to travel to the national capital and press for the passage of the Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Care and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2021. Highlights of the Bill: The bill proposes stringent punishments for offenders, including hefty fines and seizing of their properties. The Bill […]
Sant Tukaram Shila Mandir
Sant Tukaram Shila Mandir: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Sant Tukaram Shila Mandir in the temple town of Dehu in Pune district. Sant Tukaram was the contemporary of Shivaji. He is considered as the greatest Maratha Bhakthi reformer. He made the Vithoba cult popular. He composed devotional songs on Vithalswamy called as Abhangs. […]
