International Current Affairs

7th edition of IBSAMAR conducted at Port Elizabeth, South Africa

7th edition of IBSAMAR conducted at Port Elizabeth, South Africa : The 7th edition of IBSAMAR, a joint multinational maritime exercise was organised Port Elizabeth, South Africa from 10 – 12 Oct 22. October 2022 Current Affairs QuizIn the exercise, Indian Navy has represented the Teg class guided missile frigate, INS Tarkash, Chetak helicopter and personnel from the […]

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Indo-US Vaccine Action Programme Joint Statement extended till 2027

Indo-US Vaccine Action Programme Joint Statement extended till 2027: The present five-year Indo-US Vaccine Action Programme (VAP) Joint Statement has been extended till 2027. October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz It is a unique bilateral programme. It is implementing by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), India, and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH), USA since July 1987.

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PM Modi addressed UN World Geospatial International Congress

PM Modi addressed UN World Geospatial International Congress : Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has addressed the 2nd United Nations World Geospatial International Congress (UNWGIC), which being held in Hyderabad. The theme of UNWGIC 2022 is Geo-Enabling the Global Village: No one should be left behind. October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz Geospatial technology is used to create intelligent maps and models which help

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Indian Air Force celebrates its raising day on 8th October

Indian Air Force celebrates its raising day on 8th October: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is the fourth largest air force in the world after the US, China, and Russia. Indian Air Force Day is observed on October 8 and this year marks its 90th anniversary of this day. IAF will hold a parade at the

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Indian origin, Dr Vivek Murthy is US representative on WHO Executive Board

Indian origin, Dr Vivek Murthy is US representative on WHO Executive Board: US President, Joe Biden has nominated Dr Vivek Murthy (45) to serve as America’s representative on the executive board of the World Health Organisation. He will serve in the new position alongside his continued duties as the US Surgeon General. October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz In March

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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 launches to International Space Station

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 launches to International Space Station: SpaceX has launched group of four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Crew-5 mission, from Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, Florida. October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz This is the first time that the SpaceX has launched a Russian cosmonaut on its vehicle, which comes as part

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India emerges as largest producer of sugar in world

India emerges as largest producer of sugar in world: India has emerged as the world’s largest producer and second largest exporter of sugar. In 2021-22, more than five thousand lakh metric tons of sugarcane was produced in the country. Out of this, 35 lakh metric ton sugar was used for ethanol production and 359 lakh metric ton of sugar was produced by sugar

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World Trade Organization forecasts slowdown in global trade growth

World Trade Organization forecasts slowdown in global trade growth: WTO has forecasted a slowdown of global trade growth for 2023. Reason: Sharply higher energy and food prices and rising interest rates curb import demand. October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz As per the report, the merchandise trade would increase by 3.5% in 2022-23, up from its April estimate of 3%. However, for 2023, it sees

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India, New Zealand navies sign pact on White Shipping Information Exchange

India, New Zealand navies sign pact on White Shipping Information Exchange: Indian Navy has signed an agreement with the Royal New Zealand Navy on White Shipping Information Exchange. October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz Aim: To promote greater transparency in the Maritime Domain. The agreement was signed between Navy chief Admiral, R Hari Kumar and Rear Admiral, David Proctor, Chief of

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Eurozone Inflation Hits At 10%, A new High

Eurozone Inflation Hits At 10%, A new High: Inflation in the 19-member eurozone reached 10% in September, the highest it has ever been in the history of the common European currency, according to the latest flash estimate from Eurostat, the EU statistics agency. October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz This is up from the 9.1% seen in August. Just

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