Page-12 of Current Affairs - December, 2021
Karnataka announces Reservation for Transgenders in Police
Karnataka Government has announced to give 1 per cent reservation to transgenders in Police. Key Points Reservation will be given to them across all the ranks in police department. This move will help in changing the perception towards transgenders. It ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Indigenous Armoured Engineer Reconnaissance Vehicle inducted into Army
On December 21, 2021, first batch of Indigenous Armoured Engineer Reconnaissance vehicles were inducted into the Indian Army. Key Points These next-generation vehicles were inducted into the Corps of Engineers in the Army at an event in Pune. Indigenous Armoured ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
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 ..