Page-31 of Current Affairs - August, 2021
Narendra Modi meets Australian special envoy on Free Trade
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, on August 6, 2021. Highlights Both the leaders addressed measures to strengthen bilateral trade, investment, and economic cooperation with the objective of realising full potential of India-Australia Comprehensive ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
India’s push for Sugar-Fuelled Cars
India is pushing for cars to run on ethanol made from sugar. This move of Indian government is increasing the risks of higher cost of sweetener worldwide. Key Points Indian government will fast-track an ethanol program. This programme will divert ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
India not invited to ‘extended Troika’ Meet
India has not been invited Russia led ‘extended Troika meet. Highlights Extended Troika meet will be held on the fast-evolving situation in Afghanistan. Meeting is expected to be attended by Pakistan, China and the US. India also sought to downplay ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 6, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 6, 2021 INDIA – Parliament passes Bill to set up a commission for air quality management in the National Capital Region and its adjoining areas – Parliament passes Essential Defence ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Decentralized Biomedical Waste Incinerator inaugurated in Buxar
Principal Scientific Adviser, Prof. K. Vijay Raghavan, virtually inaugurated a decentralized biomedical waste incinerator at Buxar in Bihar. Key facts This technology was developed by Ganesh Engineering Works. It was selected through Biomedical Waste Treatment Innovation Challenge that was launched ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
CBIC launches Compliance Information Portal (CIP)
Central Board for Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) have launched the Indian Customs Compliance Information Portal (CIP) at www.cip.icegate.gov.in/CIP. Key Points Portal will provide free access to information on all Customs procedures and regulatory compliance. Information would be provided for ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
India-World Bank project on Dam Safety Program
Government of India, Central Water Commission, government representatives of 10 participating states and World Bank signed a $250 million project on August 4, 2021 for long-term dam safety program. Highlights Project will help in improving the safety and performance of ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Rajya Sabha passed AERA (Amendment) Bill, 2021
Rajya Sabha passed Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (Amendment) Bill, 2021 on August 4, 2021. Highlights Bill was tabled by Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and was passed in the Lok Sabha in June 2021. Now, it will be ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
IIT Roorkee launches Earthquake Early Warning Mobile App
Indian Institute of Technology in Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) launched an earthquake early warning (EEW) Mobile App for Uttarakhand. Key Facts Earthquake early warning system will alert people regarding the onset of calamity on mobile application. It can detect onset of ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Malpe Beach gets safety nets and red flags
Leaseholders of Malpe Beach Tourism in Udupi district got safety nets and red flags on August 3, 2021 along the beach. Highlights Administration has also issued warning to tourists for not venturing into the Arabian Sea. This step was taken ..