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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
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
ISRO’s ‘Announcement of Opportunity’ to analyse Chandrayaan-2 orbiter data
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has come up with an “Announcement of Opportunity’ under which it seeks a proposal for scientifically analyse and utilise data from all experiments of the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter. Highlights This announcement of opportunity will be open ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Vice President launched ‘Vaccinate India Programme’
Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu, launched “Vaccinate India Programme” on August 24, 2021. On the occasion, he appealed to the people to strictly follow COVID-19 norms. Key points This programme was organised by Give India Foundation and Sustainable ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Tropical storm Henri makes landfall near Rhode Island
Tropical Storm Henri has made its landfall near western Rhode Island on August 24, 2021. Highlights As per US National Hurricane Center (NHC), it made landfall with wind speed of 60 mph. In New Jersey, about 86 people were rescued ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
August 23: International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is observed on August 23, every year. This day is observed with the aim of memorialising millions of people who were the victims of the trans-Atlantic slave trade. ..