Page-10 of Current Affairs - December, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: December 24, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for December 24, 2021 INDIA – Education Ministry issues advisory on using services of online education companies for school education – DRDO conducts flight-test of indigenous aerial target ‘Abhyas’ – Indian Army ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Why there are protests against Kerala’s SilverLine project?
Several political parties and citizen outfits like K-Rail SilverLine Viruddha Janakeeya Samiti have been protesting against the “Kerala’s SilverLine project”. Why is this project being opposed? MPs have signed petition against the project stating that, there was “astronomical scam in ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
What is the first home Covid-19 treatment authorised by the US?
On December 22, 2021, US health regulators authorized the first pill (a drug by Pfizer) against Covid-19. Key Points People will be able to take Pfizer drug at home, in a bid to head off the worst effects of covid-19. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
What are the amendments proposed in Maharashtra’s Shakti Bill?
On December 22, 2021, Maharashtra State Home Minister, Dilip Walse Patil presented a report on Shakti Bill in the State Assembly. Highlights Report was prepared by a joint committee, which held 13 meetings. Committee submitted the amendments to the original ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
What are the features of UNSC resolution on Afghan assistance?
On December 22, 2021, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) passed a resolution unanimously to permit exemptions in sanctions against the Taliban. Features of the resolution The exemptions seek to facilitate delivery of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan. It covers urgent ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
What are reasons for Unnatural Death of Elephants in India?
According to data given by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, 600 elephants have died due to electrocution across India, in between 2009 and 2019. Key Points Out of total deaths, 116 took place in Karnataka, 117 ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: December 23, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for December 23, 2021 INDIA – DRDO conducts first flight test of indigenously developed surface-to-surface missile ‘Pralay’ of 150-500 km range, from Dr A P J Abdul Kalam Island off the coast ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
NITI Aayog- UN WFP agreement to diversify Food Basket
NITI Aayog and United Nations World Food Programme (UN WFP) have agreed to diversify the food basket. Both the organisation signed a Statement of Intent on December 20, 2021. Key Points Partnership between NITI Aayog and UN WFP focuses to ..