Page-8 of Current Affairs - August, 2021
LIC launched Mobile App for agents
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) launched a mobile app called “Ananda mobile app” for its agents and intermediaries in order to onboard the prospective customers. Key facts ANANDA stands for Atma Nirbhar Agents New Business Digital Application. ANANDA is ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Cabinet approved Rs 15,000 Crore NMP-linked FDI Proposal
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved a foreign direct investment (FDI) proposal on August 25, 2021 to invest up to Rs 15,000 crore in Anchorage Infrastructure Investment Holding (AIIH) Ltd. Key Facts Anchorage Infrastructure Investment Holding is a firm ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
UNICEF report: Covid-19 vaccinations fell by 80% in Afghanistan
According to UNICEF report, Covid-19 vaccinations have reduced by 80% in Afghanistan within the first week of Taliban’s control in the country. Key Points As per UNICEF, about two million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccines were delivered to ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
World Bank stops funding of projects in Afghanistan
World Bank has stopped funding for projects in Afghanistan after the Taliban seized control in the country. Key facts World Bank also raised concerns over how the Taliban offensive will affect development prospects in Afghanistan, especially with respect to women. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
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 ..