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Where was ‘World Sangeet Tansen festival’ held?
The 97th edition of the World Sangeet Tansen Festival was started in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh on December 25, 2021. Key Points World Sangeet Tansen Festival is a five-day festival, that started from December 25 and will conclude on December 30, ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Ziyuan-1 02E- China’s New Earth resources observation satellite
On December 27, 2021, a new Chinese Earth observation satellite named “Ziyuan-1 02E” was launched into space by China. Key Facts The satellite was launched for exploring natural resources. It also launched a smaller satellite, which will be used for ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Global Environment and Climate Action Citizen Award
The Global Environment and Climate Action Citizen Award was presented in Dubai, on December 23, 2021. Highlights The prestigious Global Environment and Climate Action Citizen Award was presented to Surat’s noted industrialist Viral Desai. Viral Desai is popularly known as ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
CEBR’s prediction on Indian Economy
According to Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR), India will regain sixth position from France in 2022 and become the third-largest economy in 2031. Highlights Earlier it was predicted that, India will become the third-largest economy in 2030. In ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
What are the New COVID Vaccines and Pill Approved by India?
India cleared two more covid vaccines and one pill on December 28, 2021. Key Points The two vaccines, Corbevax and Covovax, were approved by drug regulator Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). Anti-viral drug Molnupiravir was also approved. It can ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Guidelines for Flex-Fuel Vehicles and Flex-Fuel Strong Hybrid EVs
Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways issued guidelines for Flex-Fuel Vehicles and Flex-Fuel Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicles. Key Points As per guidelines, the Automatic Manufacturers in India have been asked to start manufacturing Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) and Flex ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
India’s Chairship at UNSC Counter Terrorism Committee
In January 2022, India will chair the UNSC counterterrorism committee, after 10 long years. Key Points The Counter terrorism committee is of a greater significance for India, because, India has been pitching pertinent measures to fight terrorism across the global ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
December 27: International Day of Epidemic Preparedness
The International Day of Epidemic Preparedness is observed on December 27, every year in a bid to raise public awareness on epidemics on all levels and prepare for future outbreaks. Highlights United Nations and the World Health Organisation (WHO) had ..