Page-16 of Current Affairs - December, 2021
“Tamil Thai Vaazhthu” declared Tamil Nadu’s State Song
The Tamil Nadu government declared Tamil Thai Vaazhthu, as the State Song on December 17, 2021. Key Facts Tamil Thai Vaazhthu is a prayer song sung in praise of Mother Tamil. It is a 55-second song and is sung at the ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Russia launches Draft agreement with NATO on security measures
Russia released a draft agreement it proposed to the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) on security measures for both the sides. Key Points The document notes that, Russia and NATO shall not strengthen their security individually, including in the framework of military alliances of coalitions ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
India-Vietnam cooperation in postal sector
On December 17, 2021, India and Vietnam signed a letter of intent for enhanced cooperation in the postal sector. It was singed in line with the comprehensive strategic & economic ties between both the countries. Objectives of Letter of intent The letter ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Why did CCI slap ₹200 crore fine on Amazon?
Recently, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) fined US e-commerce giant, Amazon with Rs 200 crore. Highlights CCI has also suspended the 2019 Amazon deal with Future Coupons, a unit of Future Retail Ltd. Amazon was fined for concealing facts ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
WHO gives emergency approval for Covovax vaccine
On December 17, 2021, World Health Organisation (WHO) gave approval for emergency use of Covovax vaccine for Children. Key Points WHO listed the Covovax as ninth COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use. This move is aimed at increasing the access to ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: December 18, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for December 18, 2021 INDIA – Parliament passes Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019; only Indian couples legally married for at least five years can opt for surrogacy – All India Mayors’ Conference being ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
ISRO developing a SSLV with Private Participation
According to Union Minister Jitendra Singh, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is in process of developing a Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) with private participation. The satellite will be launched in first quarter of 2022. Highlights SSLV will provide a payload capability ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Index
On the Index on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, West Bengal has topped the chart in the large states category. Four Categories of states in Index Index has divided states into four categories: large states, small states, North East and Union ..