Page-6 of Current Affairs - August, 2021
MP: Second State to implement NEP 2020
Madhya Pradesh government implemented the National Education Policy-2020 (NEP-2020) in the state on August 26, 2021. Key Points MP became the second state in India to implement NEP-2020 following Karnataka. This new education policy will break all the shackles and ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
India’s proposal to mandate using green hydrogen in fertilizer and refining
In line with the Government’s commitment of replacing grey hydrogen with green hydrogen, India is proposing to mandate the use of green hydrogen in fertilizer and refining. Highlights This proposal was put forward by Power Minister R K Singh while ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Moody’s: Second Covid Wave Increased Banks’ Asset Risks
According to Moody’s Investors Service, second wave of Covid infections has increased the asset risks for Indian banks. Highlights According to it, second wave of coronavirus infections in India has exacerbated stress on individuals and small businesses. They were hit ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Cuba to recognise and regulate cryptocurrencies
On August 26, 2021 Government of Cuba announced to recognize and regulate cryptocurrencies for payment in the Island nation. Highlights This decision was taken following the popularity of cryptocurrencies increased among a technologically savvy group in Cuba as it became ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Algeria cuts Diplomatic Ties with Morocco
Algeria has cut its diplomatic ties with Morocco due to hostile actions after months of resurgent tensions between both the countries. Highlights Both the countries have been accusing one another of supporting opposition movements as proxies. Algeria has been supporting ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
“Shared Destiny-2021” Defence Exercise
Militaries of China, Mongolia, Thailand and Pakistan are set to take part in a multinational peacekeeping exercise called “Shared Destiny-2021”. Key Points It will be organised by the People’s Liberation Army at the combined-arms tactical training base in central Henan ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
NITI Aayog- WRI launched Forum for Decarbonising Transport
NITI Aayog and World Resources Institute (WRI) of India together launched the ‘Forum for Decarbonizing Transport’ in India on August 23, 2021. Key points This forum was launched virtually as part of NDC-Transport Initiative for Asia (NDC-TIA) project. It aims ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Finance Minister launches EASE 4.0
Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, launched the fourth edition of Public Sector Bank (PSB) Reforms Agenda called ‘EASE 4.0’ for the financial year 2021-22. Key Facts It is a simplified, tech-enabled and collaborative banking. On the ..