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Panel to look into AFSPA withdrawal from Nagaland
On December 26, 2021, Union Government constituted a high-level committee to look into withdrawal of AFSPA from Nagaland, in the aftermath of killing of six civilians in an Army ambush on December 4, 2021. About the Committee The five-member committee ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
India: Vaccination for children above 15 years
On December 25, 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that children aged 15-18 years will get covid-19 vaccination from January 3, 2022. Highlights He also announced a ‘precautionary’ or third dose for healthcare and frontline workers. The third dose will ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
What is Trincomalee oil tank farm deal?
Sri Lanka is soon going to ink the long-dragging deal with India for jointly develop the ‘Trincomalee oil tank farm’. Highlights Trincomalee oil tank farm deal is a coveted project, that has remained controversial since long time. India and Sri ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
India’s Aid to Mozambique
On December 25, Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kesari reached Port of Maputo, Mozambique carrying 500 tonnes of food aid as part of SAGAR Mission, which is dubbed as “Security and Growth for All in the Region” Mission. Key Points 500 ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Good Governance Index 2021- Highlights
On December 25, 2021, Central government issued “Good Governance Index 2020-21”. The index has been prepared by Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG). Key Points Gujarat, Maharashtra and Goa have topped the list. Gujarat registered an increase of ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: December 27, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for December 27, 2021 INDIA – Govt. announces Covid-19 vaccines for 15-18 group from Jan 3; booster doses for health workers and senior citizens from Jan. 10 – Panel formed to decide ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: December 26, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for December 26, 2021 INDIA – Birth anniversary of ex-PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee celebrated as Good Governance Day – Birth anniversary of freedom fighter Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya observed – Good Governance ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
INS Khukri decommissioned after 32 years of service
India’s first indigenously built missile corvettes, INS Khukri (P49), was decommissioned after 32 years of service at Visakhapatnam on December 24, 2021. Highlights During the decommissioning ceremony, the national flag, the decommissioning pennant and naval ensign were lowered at sunset. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Why is ‘Rare Pink Handfish’ seen in the news?
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) of Australia, recently spotted a rare pink handfish near Tasmanian coast, after 22 years. The fish was last spotted in 1999. Highlights The Australian marine researchers used an underwater camera inside the ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
ASIGMA: Indian Army’s In-house Messaging app
The Indian Army launched a contemporary messaging application named, ASIGMA, which is dubbed as “Army Secure IndiGeneous Messaging Application”. Background It will replace the AWAN (Army Wide Area Network) messaging application. AWAN has been in service for last 15 years. Who ..