Let’s take a look at some of the biggest events of this week (Representational Image)
Here’s a look at all the headline-grabbing events of the past week that you should know about
Reading daily news to keep up with current affairs is an important part of preparing for many competitive exams. Whether you are looking to crack college entrance exams or want to accelerate your studies for the Union Public Service Commission’s (UPSC) Civil Services Examination, with the exams just a few months away, this general knowledge capsule will give you an idea of what’s happening around you. Will help to know about the events. World. Here’s a look at all the headline-grabbing events from the past week that you should know about.
Budget 2023: Capex hiked, fiscal deficit target slashed
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman union presented budget 2023 On 1 February. He said this budget is a step towards Amrit Kaal, based on the development of a knowledge-oriented, technology-driven economy with sound public finances and a strong financial sector. Capital expenditure has got a boost and a target has also been set to reduce the fiscal deficit to 5.9 per cent.
Education budget gets highest ever allocation in budget 2023
Center has allocated Rs 1,12,898.97 crore for the education sector for the upcoming financial year. This is the highest ever allocation given to the ministry Education in the history of India.
With the fresh cases, the number of active COVID cases in India rises to 1,792
On Saturday, February 4th, India 128 new Covid cases have been reported, taking the number of active cases to 1,792. With four deaths reported by Kerala, the total death toll has risen to 5,30,745. According to the Union Health Ministry, the daily positivity rate has been recorded at 0.09 per cent and the weekly positivity rate at 0.07 per cent.
Kerala Budget 2023: State to spend Rs 2,000 crore to address price rise
State Finance Minister KN Balagopal presented the budget for FY 2023 on 3 February. He said Rs 100 crore would be set aside for welfare development programmes, while Rs 2,000 crore would be allocated to tackle price rise. He announced that Rs 80 crore would be earmarked for the removal of extreme poverty.
Shubman Giles moves into top 10 ODI batsmen ahead of Virat Kohli
A sensational ODI series against New Zealand helped India opener Shubman Gill jump 20 places in the latest ICC Men’s ODI rankings. The Punjab-born batsman rose to a career-best sixth position in the rankings. Furthermore, Gill is currently the top-ranked Indian batsman in the ODI standings. Gill’s incredible rise in the rankings followed a remarkable performance in the three-match ODI series against New Zealand last month. Gill scored 360 runs and emerged as the highest run scorer of the series. He also equaled Pakistan captain Babar Azam’s record for most runs in an ODI series of three or fewer matches.
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