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Yuktdhara: New portal launched under Geoportal Bhuvan
The government launched a new geospatial planning portal called ‘Yuktdhara’ under Bhuvan. It was launched by Giriraj Singh, Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj. Key Facts about Yuktdhara This new portal will help in facilitating new MGNREGA assets with ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
N. S. Vishwanathan Panel on Urban Co-operative Banks
Reserve Bank of India had appointed committee headed by N. S. Vishwanathan to make suggestions on structure for the urban cooperative banks (UCBs) Key Points Panel was set up to suggest structure on the basis of deposits, prescribed different capital ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
FM launched ‘National Monetisation Pipeline’ scheme
Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, unveiled a four-year National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) scheme on August 23, 2021. About NMP scheme Scheme was launched with a Rs 6 lakh crore unlock value in brownfield projects. It also engages the private sector. They ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
INS Shakti reached Sri Lanka with 100 tonnes of Liquid Medical Oxygen
Indian naval ship (INS) Shakti reached Sri Lanka on August 22, 2021 carrying 100 tonnes of liquid medical oxygen (LMO) in a bid to help the island nation in combating the Covid-19 pandemic. Highlights INS Shakti was deployed for the ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Manipur: COVID-19 Affected Livelihood Support Scheme launched
Chief Minister of Manipur, N. Biren Singh, launched COVID-19 Affected Livelihood Support Scheme on August 23, 2021. Key points This scheme was launched in a bid to provide assistance to those who had severely affected by COVID-19 pandemic in Manipur. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 24, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 24, 2021 INDIA – Farmers have right to protest but stir should not hinder traffic: SC – Indian Army clears way for promotion of 5 women officers to Colonel rank, ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Egypt closes Gaza border
Egypt closed its main border crossing point with Gaza Strip on August 23, 2021 because of tensions with Hamas rulers. Key Points Rafah crossing was closed for the first time during a workday in year 2021. This crossing was kept ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Report: Third wave could peak late October
According to the committee of experts, set up under National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM), the third Covid wave that could peak around late October. Key Points Committee of experts was set up as per the direction of the Home ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Israel launched Covid antibody tests for children aged 3
Israel launched antibody testing for children aged as three in order to get the exact number of unvaccinated youths who have developed antibody against coronavirus. Key Points These tests were launched in the backdrop of opening up of schools. Despite ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
PayPal launched crypto buying and selling in UK
PayPal Holdings Inc has launched crypto buying and selling in the United Kingdom. Key points PayPal will allow customers in the UK to buy, sell and hold bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies now. This roll-out marks the first international expansion of ..