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Gita Gopinath: IMF First Deputy Managing Director
The Indian American, Gita Gopinath has become the first Deputy Managing Director of International Monetary Fund. She is the first Indian to take up the top role in the organisation. First Deputy Managing Director is the second top post in ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
US Senate passes bill to avert Government Shutdown
The US Congress recently passed a stop gap bill to avert government shutdown. The bill extended the funding through mid – February. The bill is usually passed so that the US Government does not run out of money. Why was ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Nizamuddin Basti Project gets two UNESCO Heritage Awards
The UNESCO recently presented two Heritage Awards to the Nizamuddin Basti Project. The project was awarded for its conservation efforts. It was awarded with the Special Recognition for Sustainable Award and Award of Excellence. What is Nizamuddin Basti Project? The ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: December 3, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for December 3, 2021: India Cyclone Jawad: IMD issues red alert in 4 districts of Odisha; advises fishermen not to venture into sea from Dec 3 to 5 President Ram Nath Kovind ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
International Day of Persons with Disabilities: December 3
Every year, International Day of Persons with Disabilities is celebrated on December 3 by the United Nations and several other organisations spread all over the world. This year the day is celebrated with the following theme Theme: “Leadership and participation ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Anju Bobby George wins Woman of the Year Award from World Athletics
The Indian Athlete Anju Bobby George has won the Woman of the Year Award from World Athletics. She has won the award for grooming young girls to take up sports. What are Anju’s achievements? She is a gold medallist in ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 2011 amended – Update (December, 2021)
The Union Minister Ashwini Kumar Choubey recently replied to question in Lok Sabha that the Government of India has amended the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011. This was done to protect the interests of the consumers in the country. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Dam Safety Bill
The Dam Safety Bill was introduced in Rajya Sabha. The bill aims to inspect, survey, maintain and operate dams in the country. Because mos t of the dams are more than 100 years old. Key Features The bill constitutes two ..