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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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Hurriyat groups to be banned under UAPA
The central government is considering to ban both factions of the Hurriyat Conference under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) for funding terror. Highlights This decision was taken after National Investigation Agency (NIA) found that outfits linked with the Hurriyat ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Area under kharif crops decreases – Agriculture Ministry
According to the data released by Agriculture Ministry on August 22, 2021 Area under kharif crops such as paddy witnessed a marginal decline of 1.55 per cent at 1,043.87 lakh hectares in the ongoing monsoon season. Highlights Ministry has highlighted ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Malabar Naval Exercise to begin on August 26
The navies of India, US, Australia and Japan are all set to conduct the Malabar Naval Exercise from August 26, 2021. Key Points The sea drill will be conducted off the Guam island, which is a territory of US. It ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Delhi CM to inaugurate India’s First Smog Tower
Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, will inaugurate India’s first smog tower at Baba Kharak Singh Marg in Connaught Place (CP), Delhi. Smog tower at CP It is over 20-metre-tall structure and was set up to improve air quality in ..