Here are some major events of this week for UPSC GK:
India and France commit to fight pollution. India and France have pledged to work together to fight pollution, including air pollution, water pollution, and plastic pollution. The two countries signed a joint declaration on this issue during the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to India.
EAM Jaishankar's speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar delivered a keynote speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. In his speech, Jaishankar outlined India's vision for the Indo-Pacific region and its approach to security and cooperation in the region.
India-US joint military exercise. India and the United States conducted a joint military exercise, "Vajra Prahar," in Pune, Maharashtra. The exercise was aimed at improving the interoperability of the two militaries and their ability to operate together in a crisis. [Image of India-US joint military exercise]
Start of monsoon season. The monsoon season has started in India. The monsoon is a period of heavy rainfall that brings much-needed water to the country. However, the monsoon can also be a time of flooding and other natural disasters.
GST Council meeting. The GST Council, the highest decision-making body of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India, met in Chandigarh. The council discussed a number of issues, including the implementation of the e-way bill, the rate of GST on certain goods and services, and the compensation mechanism for states.
These are just a few of the major events of this week for UPSC GK.