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NERDSD Goal Index Report & Dashboard to be launched
NITI Aayog and Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) will launch the first edition of the North Eastern Region District Sustainable Development (NERDSD) Goal Index Report and Dashboard 2021-22 on the August 26, 2021. Key facts This will ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
India’s first mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine
The Drugs Controller General of India (DGCI) gave nod for Phase-2 and Phase-3 trails of India’s first mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine. Highlights First mRNA-based covid-19 vaccine, called HGCO19, is being developed by a Pune-based biotechnology company, Genova Biopharmaceuticals Ltd. The company ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
5th edition of Indo-Kazakhstan Joint Training Exercise
5th edition of Indo-Kazakhstan Joint Training Exercise called KAZIND-21 is to be conducted from August 30 to September 11, 2021. Key points This joint training exercise will be conducted as a part of military diplomacy. It seeks to strengthen the ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
SUJALAM campaign launched by Jal Shakti Ministry
Ministry of Jal Shakti started the SUJALAM campaign on August 25, 2021. What is SUJALAM? SUJALAM Campaign is a 100 days campaign launched as a part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations. This campaign seeks to create more ODF ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Samarth Scheme: 1,500 artisans benefitted by training
According to the Textiles Ministry, that more than 1,500 artisans have been benefitted by training in 63 Samarth Training Centres. Highlights Textile Ministry has adopted about 65 clusters for overall development of artisans in a timely manner. Ministry achieve this ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Ajit Doval hosted inaugural meeting of IBSA NSAs
National Security Adviser, Ajit Doval, hosted the inaugural meeting of IBSA National Security Advisers (NSAs) on August 25, 2021 through video conferencing. Highlights In the meeting, IBSA NSAs discussed issues like maritime security, fight against terrorism & transnational organized crime, ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
PM Modi Chaired 37th PRAGATI Meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the meeting of 37th edition of PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) on August 25, 2021. Key Points During the meeting, nine agenda items comprising of eight projects and one scheme were taken for review. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 26, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 26, 2021 INDIA – Govts should take approval of HC before withdrawing cases against MPs/MLAs: SC – PM chairs 37th PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation) Meeting – Jal Shakti ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
WHO Chief Scientist: India may be entering endemic stage of COVID
According to Chief Scientist of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, COVID-19 in India may be entering the stage of endemicity where low or moderate level of transmission will go on. Highlights On the clearance of India’s homegrown ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Cabinet approves highest ever FRP for Sugarcane
Union cabinet has approved the highest ever fair & remunerative price (FRP) for sugarcane farmers on August 25, 2021. Key Points FRP for sugarcane has been increased to Rs 290 per quintal for 2021-22. This price will be based on ..