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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: December 10, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for December 10, 2021 INDIA – Lok Sabha passes two bills to extend the tenures of directors of CBI and ED up to a maximum of 5 years from the present 2 ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
MHA: No official nomenclature as ‘Martyrs’
On December 8, 2021, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) informed in Rajya Sabha that there was no official nomenclature such as martyrs. Highlights Minister of State for Home, Nityanand Rai, in a written reply to the question of ‘whether ..
Month: 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 ..