Page-14 of Current Affairs - December, 2021
Haiti’s freedom soup added to UNESCO Cultural Heritage List
On December 16, 2021, the United Nations cultural agency, UNESCO placed a traditional Haitian soup called ‘Joumou Soup’ in the intangible cultural heritage list. Highlights Haitian soup is widely considered as a symbol of India’s independence. Joumou soup is much ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Union Cabinet approves to raise Women’s Marriage age to 21
On December 15, 2021, the Union Cabinet approved the proposal of increasing marriage age for women from 18 years to 21 years. Background This proposal was approved a year after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced this in August 2020, during ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Telangana’s New rules on child labour
Telangana Government has issued a revised guidelines for curbing child labour menace, in line with the rules formulated by Centre. Key facts State government seeks to take strict action against those who employ or force children below 14 years to ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
PM Modi to inaugurate All India Mayors’ Conference
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to address and inaugurate an All-India Mayor’s Conference in Varanasi on December 17, 2021 via video conferencing. Highlights The All-India Mayor’s Conference is being organised by the department of Urban Development of Uttar Pradesh. Conference ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
What is 6G technology?
Minister of Communication, Ashwini Vaishnaw, recently highlighted that India has started work towards developing the next generation of communication technology, using indigenously developed 6G infrastructure. It is likely to be launch by 2023-end or early 2024. Highlights Though 5G is still in ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
MIS portal for rankings of States & UTs in Land Acquisition Projects
On December 16, 2021, Union Minister for Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Giriraj Singh, launched MIS (Management Information System) portal to ranking of States/UTs in Land Acquisition Projects. Key Facts With the launch of this portal, states/UTs will be ranked ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: December 17, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for December 17, 2021 INDIA – 50th Vijay Diwas: PM merges four flames of Swarnim Vijay Mashaal into Eternal Flame at National War Memorial in New Delhi – Defence Minister Rajnath Singh ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
F1 champion Lewis Hamilton receives knighthood
On December 15, 2021, seven times Formula One (F1) champion Lewis Hamilton has received “knighthood” for services to motorsport. Key Points He received knighthood, days after he lost at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. He lost out to Red Bull ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
AYUSH Ministry’s recommendations for ‘Holistic Health and Well Being’
AYUSH Ministry has released its fresh recommendations for ‘Holistic Health and Well Being’. Highlights Ministry has highlighted that, recommendations for public on ‘holistic health and well-being’ focuses on preventive measures & care during ‘COVID-19 and Long COVID-19’. Ministry has recommended: ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Scheme for promotion of RuPay Cards and low-value BHIM-UPI transactions
On December 15, 2021, Union Cabinet approved an incentive scheme of worth Rs 1,300 crore for promoting RuPay Debit Cards and low-value BHIM-UPI transactions. Key Points Under the scheme, low value BHIM-UPI transactions of up to Rs 2,000 will be ..