India and International Current Affairs: General Awareness

Introduction

Railway exams are conducted to recruit candidates for various posts in the Indian Railways. The exam is of national level and is conducted in two stages- preliminary and main. The prelims exam is an objective type test, while the main exam is a descriptive type test. In this article, we will discuss some important International Current Affairs topics that are likely to be asked in the Railway Exam 2022.

Railway Exams

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is going to conduct the International level current affairs examination for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot and Technician. The exam will be conducted in two phases- preliminary and main.

The prelims will be an online exam while the main will be a descriptive paper.

The candidates who qualify for the prelims will only be eligible to write the main.

The exam will be of 100 marks and will consist of questions from current affairs, general knowledge, science, mathematics, and English.

National and International Current Affairs

International Current Affairs 2022

Let’s get to know some of the most important International Current Affairs, 2022.

Some International Current Affairs happenings around the world in 2022 that you must know about:

Iran Successfully Test Fire Second Military Satellite Noor-2:

On 15th February, Iran successfully test-fired its second domestically-made military satellite, Noor-II. The launch came after a previous failed attempt in January 2020.

The satellite is reported to be able to take high-resolution photos and videos from space. It also has the capability to conduct remote sensing missions and carry out research on the Earth’s atmosphere and weather patterns.

Russia became the most sanctioned country in the world: 

In March 2022, the United States imposed sanctions on Russia for “malign activity” around the world. This made Russia the most sanctioned country in the world.

The sanctions include bans on exports of goods and services to Russia, restrictions on Russian banks’ access to U.S. debt markets, and the freezing of assets of Russian individuals and entities.

The United States also expelled ten Russian diplomats in response to the nerve agent attack on a former Russian spy in the United Kingdom.

The European Union also imposed sanctions on Russia, including bans on exports of goods and services to Russia.

Study In India Meet 2022 Inaugurated In Dhaka: 

On 7th March, the Study in India Meet 2022 was inaugurated in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The meet was organised by the High Commission of India in Dhaka in collaboration with the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and the University Grants Commission (UGC).

US, EU, UK Decided To Eliminate Selected Russian Banks From SWIFT: 

On 5th March, the United States, European Union, and the United Kingdom decided to eliminate selected Russian banks from SWIFT. The move was in response to Russia’s continued interference in the internal affairs of other countries.

‘Pramarsh 2022’ career counselling workshop launched

The ‘Pramarsh 2022’ career counselling workshop was launched in Bikaner, Rajasthan. The workshop is aimed at providing information about various jobs and courses to the students of Class XII. The workshop was inaugurated by Mr Ashok Gehlot, Chief Minister of Rajasthan.

People who are appearing for competitive exams in the Hindi language can refer to national and international current affairs in Hindi.

International current affairs 2022

Here is a list of international current affairs 2022

• The Impact of the US Ban on Russian Oil Imports on India: The global spike in crude oil prices might stoke inflation in India, putting a damper on the country’s economic progress.
• McDonald’s, PepsiCo, and Coca-Cola have joined the list of global behemoths that have suspended operations in Russia due to the invasion of Ukraine. 
• The Russian modules, like Zvezda, provide the majority of the life support systems to the International Space Station, including living quarters and refuelling capacity, while the Japanese and European laboratories are located in the US segment.
• Russia’s list of hostile countries: Following the start of a military action by the Russian Armed Forces in Ukraine, the Russian government adopted a list of ‘unfriendly’ countries and territories with Russia that imposed sanctions against the country. The United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and EU member states are among the countries on the list.
• Residents of Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, Mariupol, Sumy, and Kharkiv have until 10 a.m. on March 7, 2022, to leave the cities, according to the Russian Armed Forces in Ukraine. Using drones, Russia will supervise the evacuation of citizens from Ukrainian cities during the ceasefire.
• Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to The Kyiv Independent, wants Viktor Yanukovych to be reinstated as Ukraine’s president. According to a Ukrainian news agency, Viktor Yanukovych is reportedly in Minsk, and the Kremlin is planning to replace Zelensky with the former president.

Conclusion 

India and International Current Affairs is an important topic for students preparing for various examinations. The subject of current affairs covers a wide range of topics, including politics, economy, business, sports, entertainment etc. In this blog post, we have provided an overview of some of the most important current affairs topics that are relevant to India and international news. We hope that this information will be helpful for students who are preparing for exams such as SSC CGL, Bank PO/Clerk, LIC AAO, Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) NTPC etc. You can also check out national and international current affairs in Hindi if that is your preferred language. Stay tuned for more updates on current affairs and other examination related tips and tricks!