Page-2 of Current Affairs - December, 2021

Iran’s new Space Launch

Iran has launched a rocket with a satellite carrier bearing three devices into space, on December 30, 2021. Highlights Information on when this launch happened or what devices the carrier brought into space was not clear. However, a Defense Ministry ..

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Domestic Systemically Important Insurers (D-SIIs) for 2021-22

On December 30, 2021 Insurance regulator IRDAI has identified the state-owned LIC, GIC and New India Assurance Co. Ltd as Domestic Systemically Important Insurers (D-SIIs) for 2021-22, in continuation. What is D-SIIs? D-SIIs are insurers of such size, market importance, ..

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Sahitya Akademi Award 2021- Winners

On December 30, 2021, the Sahitya Akademi announced its prestigious “Sahitya Akademi Awards, Yuva Puraskar as well as Bal Sahitya Puraskar” for 2021 in various languages. Sahitya Akademi Award 2021 The Sahitya Akademy Award 2021 was given in 20 Indian ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: December 31, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for December 31, 2021 INDIA – Sahitya Akademi announces winners of its Sahitya Akademi Awards 2021 in 21 languages; Namita Gokhale won in English for her novel ‘Things to Leave Behind’ – ..

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BRICS Bank: Which is the new member?

On December 29, 2021, the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) announced to add Egypt as its new member. Key Points Egypt is the fourth new member admitted into NDB, following Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Uruguay. Inclusion of Egypt ..

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RBI Financial Stability Report (FSR)- Highlights

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its Financial Stability Report on December 29, 2021. Key Points According to the report, stress tests have revealed that gross non-performing assets (GNPAs) of banks is likely to jump from 6.9 percent in ..

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AIM Compendium of innovations on Technology

NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission released compendium of innovations on December 29, 2021. Highlights The compendium focuses on agriculture featuring 70 start-ups as well as on collection of 41 innovations in technology. Both the books are celebration of success stories ..

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Tamil Nadu State New Policy for Women 2021

State of Tamil Nadu has released its “New Policy for Women 2021” on December 29, 2021. This policy will be implemented for more than five years. Key Provisions of the new policy New policy provides for martial arts training for ..

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