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India showcased Indigenous Fighter Aircraft at ‘ARMY- 2021’ in Moscow
India pitched its indigenously built fighter aircrafts at the International Military-Technical Forum ‘ARMY-2021’ in Moscow. Highlights DRDO from India’s pavilion will display advanced defence technologies and along with Indian Defence Industries like Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), Bharat Earth Movers Limited ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
NeoBolt: India’s first indigenous Motorised Wheelchair Vehicle
Indian Institute of Technology (Madras) has developed India’s first indigenous motorised wheelchair vehicle called NeoBolt. Key Facts NeoBolt can be used on roads as well as on uneven terrains. It has a maximum speed of 25 kmph and it can ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
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, ..