Page-9 of GKToday Archives: August, 2021
India-Philippines conducts naval exercise in South China Sea
India and the Philippines conducted a naval exercise in the South China Sea on August 23, 2021. Key facts This exercise was conducted five days after conducting a similar drill with Vietnam in the region. Indian and Vietnamese navies had ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
The Ashok and 7 other ITDC hotels to be monetised
Under the government’s target of monetising “under-utilized public sector assets”, ‘The Ashok’ 5-star hotel will be leased out to private operators in four years. Key points The Ashok and the Hotel Samrat are among eight India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Labour ministry to launch e-Sharm Portal
The labour ministry is set to launch a National Database for Unorganised Workers (NDUW) or e-Sharm portal on August 26, 2021. Highlights This portal will help in bringing millions of unorganised workers in India on a common platform. as per ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Krivak class stealth frigates to be delivered to India in 2023
According to head of United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) of Russia, first of two additional Krivak class stealth frigates, which are being built by Russia, is likely to be delivered to India by 2023. Background India and Russia had signed an ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
What is Operation Devi Shakti?
Operation Devi Shakti name has been given by India to its operation of evacuating its citizens from war-torn Afghanistan. Highlights External affairs minister S Jaishankar called the evacuation process as ‘Operation Devi Shakti’ while saluting the efforts of Indian Air ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
India overtakes US to become 2nd Most attractive Manufacturing Hub
According to real estate consultant Cushman amp, Wakefield, India has overtaken the United States (US) to become second-most attractive manufacturing destination internationally. Key Points India’s improvement is driven mainly by cost competitiveness. Ranking got switched due to plant relocations from ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 25, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 25, 2021 INDIA ¬– Covid-19 vaccination slots can now be booked on WhatsApp: Health Minister ¬– MEA calls India’s evacuation mission from Afghanistan named ‘Operation Devi Shakti’ ¬– First of ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Daily Current Affairs Quiz : August 25, 2021
1. Recently, which State/UT has launched COVID-19 Affected Livelihood Support Scheme to provide assistance to those who had been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic? [A] Manipur[B] Puducherry[C] Maharashtra[D] Odisha Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Manipur] Notes: Manipur Chief Minister ..
Evidence of Solar-Driven Change traced on moon
A study led by scientists at Northern Arizona University has highlighted clues to help in understanding the active lunar surface. Highlights In the study, tiny iron-nanoparticles were found naturally on the Earth and have been found everywhere on the moon. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Amazon CEO to join White House cybersecurity meeting
Apple Inc CEO, Tim Cook and Microsoft Corp Chief Executive, Satya Nadella are set to attend White House cybersecurity meeting. Key Points Amazon Inc Chief Executive, Andy Jassy will join tech executives with President Joe Biden at a White House ..