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Catherine Russell to head UNICEF
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointment Catherine Russell as the head of UN children’s agency UNICEF. Key Points Catherine Russell is an assistant to US President Joe Biden. She also heads the White House Office of Presidential Personnel. From 2013-2017, she has also ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
World Talent Ranking report
IMD World Competitive Centre published its “World Talent Ranking Report” on December 9, 2021. Highlights This report is annually published by the IMD World Competitive Centre. Report grades 64 economies on the basis of a range of factors like: How ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
UNGA grants Observer Status to International Solar Alliance
On December 9, 2021, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has granted Observer Status to International Solar Alliance (ISA). Key Points It is a historic decision and ISA has become an example of positive global climate action through partnerships in order to ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
UNICEF India to roll out five-year plan
UNICEF India is designing an ambitious and innovative five-year programme, comprising of social policy as a priority across all the sectors. Key Points While designing the new programme, UNICEF wanted to talk with all the stakeholders and get details on ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: December 11, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for December 11, 2021 INDIA – PM Modi addresses the Summit for Democracy hosted by US President via video conferencing – NITI Aayog releases two comprehensive reports on emergency and injury care ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
WEF Survey: Indians support vaccine, mask mandate for workplace
On December 9, 2021, a global World Economic Forum (WEF) survey highlighted that, around 90 per cent people in India believe they & their colleagues at workplaces should be fully vaccinated while 93 per cent Indians agreed that they should ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
NITI Aayog to establish 1,000 Atal Tinkering Labs in J&K
The NITI Aayog has planned to establish 1000 Atal Tinkering Laboratories in Jammu and Kashmir. Highlights Out of 1000 Atal Tinkering Laboratories, 187 will be established by the end of the financial year 2021-22. Out of 187 ATLs, 31 are ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
What is a ‘Sponge city’ in Water Management?
Chennai is all set to adopt innovative water management strategies and transform into a sponge city to curb the urban flooding. Key Points Sponge city concept seeks to make urban areas more permeable, have more open spaces to store rainwater ..