Page-19 of Current Affairs - December, 2021

Cabinet approved ₹76,000 crore scheme to boost semiconductor manufacturing

On December 15, 2021, Union Cabinet approved a Rs 76,000-crore scheme for boosting semiconductor and display manufacturing in India. Highlights This scheme was approved in order to position India as a global hub for hi-tech production, as well as to ..

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India-Poland treaty on assistance in criminal matters receives Cabinet approval

Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved India and Poland treaty on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters on December 15, 2021. Key Facts This treaty is aimed at enhancing capability and effectiveness of India as well as Poland in ..

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8th Indian Ocean Dialogue- Highlights

The eighth Indian Ocean Dialogue was held on December 15, 2021. Key Facts The dialogue was jointly hosted by External Affairs Ministry and Indian Council of World Affairs. Dialogue was hosted under the theme- “Leveraging Digital Technologies for Health, Education, ..

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UNESCO adds Durga Puja to its Intangible Heritage list

Intergovernmental Committee for Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage decided, in its 16th session, to inscribed ‘Durga Puja in Kolkata’ on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Highlights 16th session of UNESCO is being held, starting from ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: December 16, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for December 16, 2021 INDIA – ‘Durga Puja in Kolkata’ inscribed on ‘Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity’ by UNESCO – 8th Indian Ocean Dialogue jointly hosted by External Affairs ..

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Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) Framework for NBFCs- Things to Know

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has brought non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) under the ambit of prompt corrective action (PCA) framework. Key Points Under the PCA framework, NBFCs will face restrictions when parameters such as capital adequacy ratio, non-performing assets, and ..

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Supreme Court: Issue Aadhaar, voter cards to sex workers

On December 14, 2021, Supreme Court observed that fundamental rights are guaranteed to every citizen irrespective of vocation and directed the central government to start the process of issuing voter ID, Aadhaar and ration cards to sex workers. Key Points ..

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Ladakh gets its First FM Radio Station

On December 14, 2021, Ladakh received its first ever FM radio station in the capital city Leh. Key points The first-ever Top FM radio in Leh was launched by Advisor of Ladakh, Umang Narula. The frequency for Leh & Kargil ..

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