Page-13 of GKToday Archives: August, 2021
WFP report: Hunger spreading in Afghanistan
According to the UN food agency, World Food Programme (WFP), out of 39 million people, 14 million people are facing severe hunger in Afghanistan. Key points UN food agency has been able to negotiate with the Taliban in order distribute ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Ratification of Kigali Amendment to Montreal Protocol
India has approved the ratification of the Kigali Agreement to the Montreal Protocol in order to phase down Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). What it means for India? India now requires to reduce its HFCs usage by 80% by 2047. China and the ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
China passes new Online Privacy Law
China passed a new Online Privacy Law on August 20, 2021 with the aim of preventing businesses from collecting any sensitive personal data. Background New law was passed in the backdrop of China facing an uptick in internet scams. Companies ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Ismail Sabri Yaakob: New Prime Minister of Malaysia
King of Malaysia has appointed Ismail Sabri Yaakob as the prime minister of the country on August 20, 2021. Key Points Ismail Sabri Yaakob replaced Muhyiddin Yassin as Prime Minister. Yassin stepped down as he lost the majority in parliament ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
August 20: World Mosquito Day
World Mosquito Day 2021 was observed on August 20, to raise awareness and alertness regarding the diseases caused by mosquitoes. The day also remembers Sir Ronald Ross who discovered a link between female mosquitoes and malaria. Concerns regarding Mosquitoes Despite ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Facebook India launched ‘Small Business Loans Initiative’
Facebook India has launched a new initiative called the “Small Business Loans Initiative” on August 20, 2021. Key Facts This initiative was launched in partnership with online lending platform, Indifi. It will extend help to small and medium businesses (SMBs) ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
EAM S. Jaishankar slams China for terror stand at UNSC
President of UN Security Council & External affairs minister (EAM) of India, S. Jaishankar, slammed at China for terror stand. He chaired the UNSC Briefing on “Threats to International Peace & Security Caused by Terrorist Acts” on August 19, 2021. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Assam announced Covid Relief Package for helpers, drivers & priests
Assam government has announced COVID relief package for helpers, drivers and priests. Key Points Under the relief package, drivers and helpers of privately operated buses will be getting one-time relief of Rs 10,000. Priests of the temple and head of ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
INSACOG report: Delta variant driving infections in India
A genome sequencing government consortium of Laboratories in India, INSACOG, stressed that breakthrough infections of coronavirus cases in India comprise a high proportion of Delta variant. Key Points INSACOG Highlights that, Continuing COVID-19 outbreaks in India are the result of ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
DCGI approves ZyCoV-D vaccine for Emergency Use Authorization
The Drug Controller General of India (DGCI) has approved ZyCoV-D vaccine by Zydus Cadila for Emergency Use Authorization. Key Points According to Ministry of Science and Technology, ZyCoV-D vaccine is the world’s first and India’s indigenously developed DNA-based vaccine for ..