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Who was ‘Desmond Tutu’?
Nobel Peace Prize winner, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, died at the age of 90 on December 27, 2021. Highlights Desmond Tutu won the Nobel Peace Prize for his opposition to racial discrimination in South Africa. In 1997, He was diagnosed with ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Inauguration of Brahmos Missile Manufacturing Unit
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Brahmos Aerospace Cruise Missile Manufacturing Unit in Lucknow, on December 26, 2021. Highlights On the occasion, defence minister reiterated that Russia was India’s strategic partner. He also supported the nuclear and other military deterrents of ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
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 ..