Page-22 of Current Affairs - December, 2021
Nutrition Mission: States used 56% of funds in last 3 years
On December 8, 2021, the Minister for Women & Child Development, Smriti Irani, noted in Parliament that, State Governments and Union Territories have used only 56% of the total funds released under Poshan Abhiyan or Nutrition Mission in last three ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Bills on ART and surrogacy passed in Rajya Sabha
The Rajya Sabha passed the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2020 and the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2020 in the absence of Opposition on December 8, 2021. The bill has excluded single men, live-in couples, and the LGBTQ community. Background Central Government ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Indian Institute of Human Brands (IIHB) Annual Survey
According to annual survey results, released by Indian Institute of Human Brands (IIHB), Chairman of Reliance Industries, Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita Ambani have topped the list of power couples. Key Points Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone were ranked at Number ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Power Ministry approves Inter-state projects worth Rs 15,893 cr
Union power minister, R K Singh, approved 23 new inter-state transmission system projects of worth Rs 15,893 crore. About inter-state transmission system (ISTS) projects Out of 23 ISTS project, 13 projects are having an estimated cost of Rs 14,766 crore. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
RBI Monetary Policy Committee Announcement- Highlights
Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced its bi-monthly policy statement on December 8, 2021. Highlights In its policy statement, RBI has maintained status quo on key rates for the ninth consecutive time. RBI continues to ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Indian Air Force helicopter crash
On December 8, 2021, Indian Air Force Helicopter Mi-17V5 crashed in the Nilgiris, near Coonoor city. This helicopter crash is another addition to the list of accidents involving VVIPs. Highlights The helicopter crash has killed Chief of Defence Staff Gen ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Cabinet approves Ken-Betwa River interlinking project
On December 6, 2021, Union Cabinet approved the Ken-Betwa River interlinking project, ahead of elections to major North Indian states. Key Points Ken-Betwa River Interlinking project is worth Rs 44,605-crore project. This project promises to address the issue of water ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin extended till March 2024
On December 8, 2021, Union Cabinet approved the extension of flagship housing-for-all scheme named “Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G)” till March 2024. Key Points Financial assistance will be provided to construct 155.75 lakh houses remaining as on March, 31, 2021. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: December 9, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for December 9, 2021 INDIA – CDS (Chief of Defence Staff) General Bipin Rawat and 13 others die in crash of IAF helicopter Mi 17 V-5 near Coonoor in Nilgiris District of ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
India- ADB agreements for projects in Uttarakhand and TN
Central government has signed two loan agreements for Projects in the state of Uttarakhand and Tamil Nadu. Key Facts The loan agreement of Rs 2,074 crore will be used for – affordable housing project in Tamil Nadu and water sanitation ..