Page-4 of Current Affairs - December, 2021
Indian Music on flights and at airports
Accepting the request of Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), the Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia advised airlines in India to play Indian music on their flights and at airports in India. Key Points This decision was taken as music ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Roll-out of 5G services in India
Leading telecom service providers are set to roll out the Fifth Generation or 5G telecom services across selected cities in India in 2022. Key Facts 5G telecom services will be rolled out in cities like Gurugram, Bangalore, Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Recent Milestone in Gram Ujala programme
Under the Flagship Gram Ujala Programme, the state-owned CESL has achieved a milestone to distribute 50 lakh LED bulb. This milestone was achieved under the Project Crore of the Gram Ujala Programme. Highlights CESL started this programme under the leadership ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
National breed conservation award for 2021
The National Breed Conservation Award for 2021 was presented, recently. Key Points The award has been bagged by “All-India Co-ordinated Research Project (AICRP)” on poultry breeding, Mannuthy, which carried under the Kerala Veterinary and Animal Science University (KVASU). It received ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
ICRA’s forecast of Indian GDP Growth
Ratings agency ICRA revised its Indian GDP growth estimate, recently. Highlights According to ICRA’s estimate, there was an upward growth of 7.9 % in the second quarter of financial year 2021-22. An increase in government spending in September resulted to ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Maharashtra: What is ‘Public University Act, 2016 (Third Amendment) Bill’?
On December 28, 2021, the Maharashtra Legislative Council passed the “Maharashtra Public University Act, 2016 (Third Amendment) Bill”. Highlights The act is being opposed over its provision to include LGBTQIA community members on University Boards. Key Provisions of the act ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021
Central Government has notified the Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021. Where will these rules be applicable? The new rules will be applicable to: All goods and services bought or sold through direct selling All direct selling entities offering goods ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: December 29, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for December 29, 2021 INDIA – Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually dedicates to the Nation 24 bridges & three roads built by BRO in four States & two Union Territories – PM ..