Assam-Mizoram to resolve boundary dispute

Senior ministers from governments of Assam and Mizoram held a detailed discussion on August 5, 2021 regarding the boundary dispute between Assam & Mizoram. Key Points Following the meeting, a joint statement was released stating that boundary disputes would be ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021

Narendra Modi meets Australian special envoy on Free Trade

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, on August 6, 2021. Highlights Both the leaders addressed measures to strengthen bilateral trade, investment, and economic cooperation with the objective of realising full potential of India-Australia Comprehensive ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021

India’s push for Sugar-Fuelled Cars

India is pushing for cars to run on ethanol made from sugar. This move of Indian government is increasing the risks of higher cost of sweetener worldwide. Key Points Indian government will fast-track an ethanol program. This programme will divert ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021

India not invited to ‘extended Troika’ Meet

India has not been invited Russia led ‘extended Troika meet. Highlights Extended Troika meet will be held on the fast-evolving situation in Afghanistan. Meeting is expected to be attended by Pakistan, China and the US. India also sought to downplay ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 6, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 6, 2021 INDIA – Parliament passes Bill to set up a commission for air quality management in the National Capital Region and its adjoining areas – Parliament passes Essential Defence ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : August 6, 2021

1. In which state/UT, Maldives style water villas will be set up? [A] Goa[B] Andaman[C] Lakshadweep[D] Daman Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Lakshadweep] Notes:Maldives style water villas will soon be set up in Lakshadweep in a bid to attract tourists. ..

Decentralized Biomedical Waste Incinerator inaugurated in Buxar

Principal Scientific Adviser, Prof. K. Vijay Raghavan, virtually inaugurated a decentralized biomedical waste incinerator at Buxar in Bihar. Key facts This technology was developed by Ganesh Engineering Works. It was selected through Biomedical Waste Treatment Innovation Challenge that was launched ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021

CBIC launches Compliance Information Portal (CIP)

Central Board for Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) have launched the Indian Customs Compliance Information Portal (CIP) at www.cip.icegate.gov.in/CIP. Key Points Portal will provide free access to information on all Customs procedures and regulatory compliance. Information would be provided for ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021

India-World Bank project on Dam Safety Program

Government of India, Central Water Commission, government representatives of 10 participating states and World Bank signed a $250 million project on August 4, 2021 for long-term dam safety program. Highlights Project will help in improving the safety and performance of ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021

Rajya Sabha passed AERA (Amendment) Bill, 2021

Rajya Sabha passed Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (Amendment) Bill, 2021 on August 4, 2021. Highlights Bill was tabled by Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and was passed in the Lok Sabha in June 2021. Now, it will be ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021