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First Internet Governance Forum of India
According to Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, India’s first Internet Governance Forum (IIGF) will be held for three days starting from October 20, 2021. Highlights Launch of the Internet Governance forum was announced by Anil Kumar Jain, CEO of ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
India allowed foreign nationals to get Covid-19 vaccine through CoWIN
India allowed foreign nationals residing here to receive covid-19 vaccine by registering on the Co-Win portal on August 9, 2021. Highlights Foreigners can use their passport as identity document to register themselves on CoWIN portal. After registering on this portal, ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Kakori Train Conspiracy renamed to Kakori Train Action
Uttar Pradesh government has renamed a landmark freedom movement called “Kakori Train Conspiracy” as “Kakori Train Action” and paid tributes to the revolutionaries who were hanged for robbing a train at Kakori in Uttar Pradesh. Key Points Revolutionaries had robbed ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Hyundai to launch N Line cars in India
Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) announced its debut first N Line of cars for India in 2021. Subsequently, more additional model will be launched over next few years. Highlights According to South Korean carmaker, N Line models will offer customers ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
August 10: World Lion Day
World Lion Day is celebrated on August 10 every year in a bid to raise awareness on lions. The day also seeks to mobilise support for protection and conservation of Lion. Highlights As per World Wide Fund for animals (WWF), ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
79 years of Quit India Movement
Union Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) inaugurated an exhibition on August 8, 2021 to mark 79th anniversary of the ‘Quit India Movement’ at National Archives of India in New Delhi. Highlights Exhibition on the ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
PM Modi to address industry on Partnership for Self-Reliance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the industry on August 11, 2021 on the topic of government and businesses working together for a self-reliant India. Key Points PM will speak on the theme ‘India at 75: government and business working ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Taliban attack on Afghanistan Provincial Capital repelled
On August 9, 2021, Afghan forces attacked on provincial capital of northern province of Samangan called Aybak city to repel Taliban militants. Highlights In the attack, at least 20 Taliban militants were killed and eight others got injured. Taliban fighters ..