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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: December 22, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for December 22, 2021 INDIA – Parliament passes Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021; links electoral roll data with the Aadhaar ecosystem – PM Modi transfers ₹1,000 crore to bank accounts of SHGs ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
December 20: International Human Solidarity Day
The International Human Solidarity Day was observed globally on December 20, to honour the “Unity in Diversity”. Key Facts The day is observed every year on December 20 by United Nations. It acts as a reminder for governments across the ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
UAE announces to End Censorship in Cinematic releases
On December 19, 2021, United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced to end the censorship in cinematic releases. Key Points UAE administration decided to end censorship, in a bid to attract foreigners. As per latest announcement, government will not cut sensitive scenes ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
ADB to provide USD 350 million to improve access to urban services in India
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is set to provide USD 350 million loan for improving access to urban services across India. Key Points Access to urban services will be improved: By accelerating policy actions and reforms of enhancing service delivery and By ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS)- Partner in NASA-ISRO research programme
The Kerala University of Fisheries & Ocean Studies (KUFOS) has been chosen to join a research project under a NASA-ISRO collaborative programme. Highlights KUFOS will join the research programme by Space Application Centre of ISRO. NASA and ISRO have been ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
CCI approves acquisition of Air India stake by Tata sons
On December 20, 2021, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the acquisition of Air India, Air India SATS Airport and Air India Express by Talace, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons. Key Points Currently, Air India is wholly ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Odisha CM inaugurated state’s Longest Bridge over Mahanadi
On December 20, 2021, Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik inaugurated T-Setu over River Mahanadi. Key facts about T-Setu T-Setu is Odisha’s longest bridge, constructed over Mahanadi River in Cuttack district. It is a 3.4 km long and 7.5 metre ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
WEF: Davos meeting deferred over Omicron
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has decided to defer its annual meeting in Davos, because of continued uncertainty over the Omicron variant of coronavirus. Highlights The high-powered meeting was scheduled for January 17-21, 2022. It draws leading figures from business, ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
NASA releases noises captured near Jupiter’s moon Ganymede
NASA released the noises captured by the Juno mission, near Jupiter’s moon Ganymede. Key Points Juno beamed back data from its flyby across the biggest moon in the Solar System. Data comprising of sounds coming from lunar surface provides a ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
What is “MicroAge” Experiment?
An experiment called “MicroAge” is set to be launched to International Space Station on SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. Highlights MicroAge Experiment will help people in living a longer and healthier life. As the part ..