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NITI Aayog -RMI Release a Report on Power Distribution Sector
NITI Aayog has released a report on Power Distribution Sector that presents reform pathways to transform India’s power distribution sector. Highlights Report was released providing steps to improve policy making in distribution sector. Report is titled as “Turning Around the ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
UN creates Permanent Forum of People of African Descent
UN General Assembly (UNGA) has approved a resolution on August 2, 2021 to establish a Permanent Forum of People of African Descent. Key Findings This permanent forum of people will provide expert advice in addressing the challenges of racism, xenophobia, ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
NSO survey: Unemployment rate rose to 13.3% in July-Sept 2020
National Statistical Office (NSO) has published the eighth periodic labour force survey recently. According to the survey, unemployment rate in India has increased to 13.3 per cent in the period of July-September 2020. Unemployment rate was 8.4 per cent in ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Aryan Valley (Kargil district) connected to the National Grid
Power Grid Corporation of India has commissioned a 40-kilometre transmission line successfully in Aryan Valley (Kargil district) of Ladakh. Key Points Under the Development Programme of Prime Minister, Power Grid connected Lalung, Darchik, Silmoo, Batalik, Sinikcey, Hurdass, Garkon and other ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Amendment Bill passed
Lok Sabha passed the “General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Amendment Bill through a voice vote on August 2, 2021 without any debate. Highlights General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Amendment Bill, 2021 will allow government to lower down its stake in State-owned general ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Narendra Modi: 1st Indian PM to chair UNSC debate
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually preside over an open debate at United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on August 9, 2021. Highlights Debate will be held on the issue of maritime security at UNSC. India is holding presidency of UNSC ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
IMF approves $650 billion for poor countries to tackle Covid
Member nations of the International Monetary Fund have approved the injection of $650 billion to help countries in dealing with mounting debt and economic fallout because of Covid-19 pandemic. Highlights These reserve assets, called as special drawing rights, have been ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
NCRB data on Suicides due to Unemployment
According to National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data, from 2016 to 2019, suicide cases due to unemployment have increased by 24 per cent. Key Findings of report As per NCRB, 2,851 people died by suicide due to unemployment in 2019. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 3, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 3, 2021 INDIA – Delta variants lineages reduces Covaxin antibodies, ICMR-National Institute of Virology study – Culture Ministry invites people to upload their videos singing national anthem on www.RASHTRAGAAN.IN – President ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Freedom Fighter Pingali Venkayya-Things to know
On the occasion of birth anniversary of Pingali Venkayya, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and other members of Union Cabinet paid homage to him. Year 2021 marked 145th anniversary of Pingali Venkayya. Highlights Pingali Venkayya was the architect behind the design ..