Page-2 of Current Affairs - December, 2021
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
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’ – ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Extension of AFSPA in Nagaland
On December 30, 2021, Central government declared entire Nagaland as a “disturbed area” for six more months, under the AFSPA Act. Key Facts This declaration will be in effect, starting from December 30, 2021. Government has also termed the state’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
India’s Air bubble agreement with Saudi Arabia
The Indian government and Saudi Arabian Government have finalised an air bubble agreement, to allow all eligible travellers to travel between both the countries. Highlights The air bubble agreement will allow flights between the two countries, starting from January 1, ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
New Meat Alternatives With 3D Printing
On December 28, 2021, Israeli foodtech firm SavorEat launched a plant-based burger system, that has been personalized to each customer. Highlights SavorEat has become one of the first companies to use 3D printing technology on cook food. Usually, vegan burgers ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Indian Army’s Quantum Laboratory at Mhow (MP)
The Indian Army recently established the “Quantum Laboratory” at Mhow in Madhya Pradesh, highlighting its steady and significant strides in emerging technology domains. Key Facts The Quantum Laboratory was established with the help of National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS). It ..