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WHO Chief Scientist asks to prioritize school openings
Chief Scientist of World Health Organization, Dr Soumya Swaminathan, urged the nations to prioritize reopening of schools amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Highlights Chief scientist highlighted that; Covid-19 has indirectly affected the education greatly by shutting down schools globally. So, she ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Daily Current Affairs Quiz : August 11, 2021
1. Commodore Kasaragod Patnashetti Gopal Rao, passed away recently. In which year was he awarded the Mahavir Chakra? [A] 1971[B] 1972[C] 1970[D] 1973 Show Answer Correct Answer: A [1971] Notes:1971 war hero Commodore Kasaragod Patnashetti Gopal Rao dies at 94. ..
WHO asks power players to end Covid Vaccine Inequity
World Health Organization (WHO) urged the 20 leaders with power to end the disgraceful covid-19 vaccine inequity and global imbalances before October in order to reverse the tide. Highlights UN health agency has been highly infuriated by the moral outrage ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Kejriwal to launch Faceless Transport Services
Delhi government will launch faceless transport services on August 11, 2021. It will bring all the driving licences, registration and services related to permit online. Key points Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also launched 33 faceless services, in a function at ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 11, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 11, 2021 INDIA – Criminal cases against MPs, MLAs can’t be withdrawn without HC’s order: SC – SC fines 8 parties including BJP and Congress for non-compliance with its order ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
127th Constitution Amendment Bill introduced
Central Government introduced the 127th Constitution (amendment) bill, 2021 in Lok Sabha on August 9, 2021. The bill seeks to restore state’s power to make their own OBC lists. Highlights Bill was introduced by Union minister of Social Justice and ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
First Internet Governance Forum of India
According to Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, India’s first Internet Governance Forum (IIGF) will be held for three days starting from October 20, 2021. Highlights Launch of the Internet Governance forum was announced by Anil Kumar Jain, CEO of ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
India allowed foreign nationals to get Covid-19 vaccine through CoWIN
India allowed foreign nationals residing here to receive covid-19 vaccine by registering on the Co-Win portal on August 9, 2021. Highlights Foreigners can use their passport as identity document to register themselves on CoWIN portal. After registering on this portal, ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Kakori Train Conspiracy renamed to Kakori Train Action
Uttar Pradesh government has renamed a landmark freedom movement called “Kakori Train Conspiracy” as “Kakori Train Action” and paid tributes to the revolutionaries who were hanged for robbing a train at Kakori in Uttar Pradesh. Key Points Revolutionaries had robbed ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Hyundai to launch N Line cars in India
Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) announced its debut first N Line of cars for India in 2021. Subsequently, more additional model will be launched over next few years. Highlights According to South Korean carmaker, N Line models will offer customers ..