Daily Current Affairs for 29th June 2023
Global Competitiveness Index 2023 Why in news? India’s Competitiveness Ranking and Performance India has dropped three spots to the 40th position on the latest Global Competitiveness Index released by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD). Overview This represents a decline from last year, but it is an improvement from the 43rd rank secured in […]
Daily Current Affairs for 28th June 2023
The Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World Rankings 2024 Why in news? The QS World Rankings 2024 have been released, revealing the top educational institutes in India and globally. Overview Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has emerged as the highest-ranked educational institute in India, securing the 149th position globally. This is the highest rank ever achieved […]
Daily Current Affairs for 26th June 2023
India’s Chandrayaan-3 Why in news? India’s space exploration endeavors continue to soar as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) prepares for its third lunar mission, named Chandrayaan-3. Overview Building upon the achievements and lessons learned from the Chandrayaan-2 mission, Chandrayaan-3 aims to unlock new discoveries about Earth’s celestial neighbor. The mission, scheduled for a mid-July […]
Daily Current Affairs for 24th June 2023
PM Modi’s Visit to the White House Why in news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the White House in Washington DC, where he presented gifts to President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.The gifts included a 7.5 carat lab-grown diamond, an exquisite sandalwood box, and a first edition print of the book “The Ten […]
Daily Current Affairs for 22nd June 2023
New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) Why in news? The recently-concluded Bonn climate conference in Germany highlighted the critical need to review and reform the climate finance architecture. The New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) for Climate Financing To address the funding gap, the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement introduced the concept of a New Collective Quantified Goal […]
Daily Current Affairs for 21th June 2023
National Bank for Financing Infrastructure Development (NaBFID) Why in news? The National Bank for Financing Infrastructure Development (NaBFID) is set to achieve significant milestones in loan sanctions and disbursements by the end of FY24, according to Rajkiran Rai, the Managing Director and CEO. Loan Sanctions and Disbursements NaBFID aims to conclude FY24 with final loan […]
Daily Current Affairs for 20th June 2023
Mesolithic-era Rock Painting Unveils the Ancient Tapestry of Guntur’s Prehistoric Society Why in news? In a captivating archaeological discovery, former Superintending Archaeologist of the Temple Survey Project, D. Kanna Babu, has unearthed a remarkable piece of human history in the quaint village of Orvakallu, located in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh. Overview Nestled within […]
Daily Current Affairs for 19th June 2023
PLI Nodal Agencies Why in news? The Indian government is currently addressing concerns related to the extensive powers vested in the project-monitoring agencies (PMAs) responsible for implementing the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, which include Industrial Finance Corporation of India (IFCI), Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), Metallurgical and Engineering Consultants (MECON), Indian Renewable Energy […]
Daily Current Affairs for 17th June 2023
Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS) Why in news? The Central government has recently made the decision to discontinue the sale of rice and wheat from the central pool under the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS) to State governments. Overview This move is expected to have an impact on several states, including Karnataka, which offer free […]