Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus (VDPV) Detected In The Environmental Surveillance Of Sewage Samples: Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus (VDPV) was detected in the environmental surveillance of sewage samples from Kolkata, Bengal. Most likely it has come from someone’s gut who is immune deficient and has since multiplied. It is not a case of human-to-human polio transfer. A VDPV is a […]
World Competitiveness Index 2022
World Competitiveness Index 2022: The annual World Competitiveness Index was released by the Institute for Management Development (IMD). IMD is a Swiss foundation, based in Switzerland, dedicated to the development of international business executives at each stage of their careers India has witnessed the sharpest rise among the Asian economies, with a six-position jump from […]
I2U2 Initiative
I2U2 Initiative: As part of I2U2 initiatives, India, Israel, UAE, and the US will hold its first virtual summit in July 2022. I2U2 Initiative: I2U2 was initially formed in October, 2021 following the Abraham Accords between Israel and the UAE, to deal with issues concerning maritime security, infrastructure and transport in the region. At that […]
24th ASEAN-India Meeting
24th ASEAN-India Meeting: The 24th ASEAN-India Senior Official’s Meeting (SOM) was hosted in Delhi. India and ASEAN celebrated the 30th anniversary of their Dialogue Relations. Earlier, the 2nd ASEAN Digital Ministers’ (ADGMIN) Meeting with India held, where two sides finalized India-ASEAN Digital work plan 2022 for future collaboration in the field. Key Highlights: The SOM […]
Cost Inflation Index (CII) For FY 2022-23
Cost Inflation Index (CII) For FY 2022-23: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) notified the cost inflation index (CII) for FY 2022-23 via a notification dated June 14, 2022. The Cost Inflation Index for FY 2022-23 relevant to AY 2023-24 is 331. For the previous year, i.e., FY 2021-22, CII was notified as 317. […]
Press Council Of India Chairperson : Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai
Press Council Of India Chairperson : Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, a former judge of the Supreme Court, has been selected for the post of the Press Council of India (PCI) Chairperson. Justice Desai had recently headed the Delimitation Commission on J&K which was set up to redraw the Assembly constituencies of […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 17th June 2022
Today Current Affairs:17th June 2022 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Recruiting 10 Lakh Personnel
Recruiting 10 Lakh Personnel: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that his government would be recruiting 10 lakh personnel within the next 18 months (1.5 years), “on a mission mode” , a major drive after recruitment to government jobs was derailed following the COVID-19 pandemic. Unemployment has emerged as one of the major challenges before the […]
Cabinet Has Cleared The Way For The Auction Of The 5G spectrum
Cabinet Has Cleared The Way For The Auction Of The 5G spectrum: The auction and steps outlined for bidding would open up newer avenues for deeper penetration, access and rich user experience. Operators would have the flexibility to surrender the spectrum after 10 years without any liabilities. Wide availability of spectrum across all bands […]
BRICS Meeting : Hosted By The Chinese NSA
BRICS Meeting : Hosted By The Chinese NSA National Security Adviser(NSA) recently attended a virtual BRICS meeting hosted by the Chinese NSA, aimed at strengthening “political and security cooperation” within BRICS. Recommendations by India during the meeting: Cooperation on terrorism without reservations. Preventing the use of Information & Communication Technology(ICT) by terrorists. Need for urgent […]
