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E-cycles for food delivery
Food delivery platform Swiggy is launching electric-cycles (E-cycles) in association with the Hero Lectro Cargo (HLC) in Hyderabad. Key Points Under the pilot project, e-cycles will be rolled out in August 2021 itself. E-cycles from Hero Lectro Cargo (HLC) will ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Rajasthan launched nutrition-focused programmes for women & children
Rajasthan government launched a series of nutrition-focused welfare programmes for the benefit of women and children who are affected by disruption in routine schemes. Key Points Women and children in Rajasthan are affected due to disruption of schemes such as ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Erupting Alaska Volcanoes- Key facts
Three remote Alaska volcanoes are in different states of eruption. One of the volcanos is producing lava while other two is blowing steam and ash. Highlights None of the small communities surrounding the volcanoes have been affected, till now. Webcams ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Assam-Mizoram to resolve boundary dispute
Senior ministers from governments of Assam and Mizoram held a detailed discussion on August 5, 2021 regarding the boundary dispute between Assam & Mizoram. Key Points Following the meeting, a joint statement was released stating that boundary disputes would be ..
Month: 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 ..