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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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
India’s exports to ASEAN to be at $46 billion in FY22
According to Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Anupriya Patel, India is likely to export USD 46 billion to ASEAN in financial year 2022. Highlights India-ASEAN Engineering Partnership Summit was inaugurated on August 23, 2021. It was organised ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
What is Havana syndrome?
Havana Syndrome was first reported in diplomats who were stationed in Cuba in 2016. They experienced a strange set of symptoms that prompted a series of government and scientific investigations. Some officials called it anomalous health incidents while some called ..