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HC asked govt to reply on Petition Challenging Home Delivery of Liquor
Delhi High Court asked the Delhi government to reply on plea filed by BJP MP Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma that challenged the provision home delivery of liquor in new excise policy of 2021. Highlights Bench comprising of Chief Justice D.N. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
China opens new terminal at Lhasa Airport in Tibet
China made its newly constructed terminal operational at Lhasa airport in Tibet. Key Facts This new terminal is the biggest terminal in Tibet opened to further expand the transport infrastructure in strategic Himalayan region. It will help Tibet to emerge ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
IPCC report: Indian Ocean Warming rapidly
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recently published its sixth assessment report (AR6) titled “Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis”. IPCC in its report confirmed that, Indian Ocean was warming at a rate higher than other oceans. Key Findings ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
65% TB cases in 15-45 age group
According to Union Health Minister, Mansukh Mandaviya, a staggering 65 percent of the tuberculosis cases are in 15-45 age group in India. This age group is considered as most economically productive population segment. Highlights TB cases among productive population is ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 10, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 10, 2021 INDIA – Parliament passes Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2021 that seeks to establish a Central University in Ladakh UT – Parliament passes Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2021; set to ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Nominations for Padma Awards – 2022 starts
Online nominations or recommendations for Padma Awards comprising of Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri has started and the last date of nomination is September 15, 2021. Key Points Padma awards will be announced on the occasion of Republic ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
BRO starts celebrations to mark 75 years of Independence
Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has started its celebrations of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ to commemorate 75 years of Independence of India. Key Points To mark this momentous occasion, BRO will organise nationwide welfare and patriotic activities and events. Event also ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Zydus Cadila’s needle-free Covid-19 vaccine to get approval
India is to get its sixth Covid-19 vaccine soon as drug firm Zydus Cadila’s needle-free Covid-19 vaccine called ‘ZyCoV-D’ is all set to get emergency use authorisation (EUA) approval. Key Points Presently, Indian government has authorised five vaccines for Covid-19 ..