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World Athletics Rankings 2021: Neeraj ranked at 2
Javelin Thrower Neeraj Chopra has finished at number 2 rank in the World Athletics ranking after securing Gold Medal at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. Highlights Neeraj Chopra has been ranked second with his score of 1315. He is only behind ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
India’s first Water Plus City
India’s cleanest city, Indore, has now been declared as India’s first water plus city under the Swachh Survekshan 2021. Key Points Indore has become example for whole nation for its determination and dedication towards cleanliness. Indore City received this certification ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Nitin Gadkari announces projects in Uttarakhand
The Union minister of Roads, transport, and Highway, Nitin Gadkari, has announced roads and highways projects worth Rs 1,000 crores in Uttarakhand. Key Points Apart from that, an additional Rs 300 crore for Central Road Infrastructure Fund was also announced. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
WSO: Elephant landscape witnessing dramatic change in Odisha
According to the Wildlife Society of Orissa (WSO), the elephant landscape in Odisha has undergone a dramatic change because of mindless mining and unplanned developmental activities. Key Points According to WSO, elephant landscape has changed dramatically in last two decades. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
India-Australia 2+2 ministerial meeting in September
India and Australia are expected to hold their first minister-level 2+2 meeting in September 2021. Key facts This first ever meeting between Foreign and Defence Ministers will be held as a part of bilateral plan to upgrade Secretary-level 2 plus ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
COP-26 head to visit India
President of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP-26) and climate chief of United Kingdom government, Alok Sharma is to visit India in August to meet the leaders of country that has become the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases following ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Wildfires in Algeria: Highlights
Wildfires in Algeria have killed 42 people including 25 soldiers. Highlights President of Algeria, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, expressed condolences for 25 soldiers. They lost their life while rescuing people at the epicentre of the blazes. Areas of Bejaiea and Tizi Ouzou ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Delhi Airport among world’s top-50 best airports in 2021
The Skytrax World Airport Award ranking 2021 was recently published in which Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi has emerged among world’s top-50 best airports in the 2021. Highlights Delhi Airport emerged as best airport in India for the third consecutive ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
130th Edition of Durand Cup to be held in Kolkata
World’s third oldest and Asia’s oldest football tournament called Durand Cup, is all set to be held in Kolkata from September 5 to October 21, 2021. Highlights Durand Cup will be held after a year due to Covid-19 pandemic. Tournament ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
11th Annual Meeting of the Forum of Election Management Bodies of South Asia
11th Annual meeting of the Forum of the Election Management Bodies of South Asia (FEMBoSA) for the year 2021 was inaugurated by Chief Election Commissioner of India & Chairman of FEMBoSA, Sushil Chandra. Key Points He was accompanied by Election ..