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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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe enters Sun’s corona
Recently, a scientific paper revealed that, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe successfully entered the Sun’s Corona on April 28, 2021. Highlights Corona is the outermost layer of Sun’s atmosphere. Here, strong magnetic fields bind plasma as well prevent turbulent solar winds from ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Assam’s Manohari Gold Tea auctioned for Rs 1 lakh/kg
A rare variety of Assam tea called Manohari Gold Tea set a record, as it was auctioned at a record price of Rs 99,999 per kg. Key Points Manohari Gold Tea created history by breaking its own record. Saurav Tea ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Cabinet approves implementation of PMKSY for 2021-26
On December 15, 2021, Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved implementation of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) for 2021-26. Key Points Scheme was implemented with an outlay of Rs.93,068 crore. CCEA approved central ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
India’s first Green Hydrogen Microgrid Projects in Andhra
State-run NTPC Ltd has awarded India’s first green hydrogen microgrid project in Andhra Pradesh. Highlights The project has been awarded at the Simhadri plant of NTPC Ltd. in Andhra Pradesh. NTPC will involve in “Standalone Fuel-cell based Microgrid along with ..