Page-9 of Current Affairs - December, 2021
China’s Draft Law on the Protection of Women Rights
On December 20, 2021, China’s Standing Committee of National People’s Congress (NPC) started to review a draft amendment to “Law on Protection of Rights & Interests of Women”. Key Points Amendment was proposed amid increasing number of sexual harassment & ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
‘Pillar of Shame’: Where is the memorial located?
Oldest university of Hong Kong launched an overnight operation on December 23, 2021 to dismantle a statue that commemorates people killed in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square in latest blow to academic freedoms. Pillar of Shame “Pillar of Shame” are a series ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
What is ‘Intelligent transport system’?
Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari launched India’s first “Intelligent Transport System” on Eastern Peripheral Expressway at Dasna, Ghaziabad. Key Facts This system was developed in a bid to minimize traffic woes and enhance safety of commuters. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
What is Education Ministry’s caution on using Ed-tech platforms?
On December 23, 2021, India’s Education Ministry issued an advisory on education technology (edtech) platforms, stating that some firms are targeting families by getting their consent on Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) mandate or activating auto-debit feature. Highlights This advisory was issued as ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021
On December 23, 2021, “Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021” was passed in the Assembly. The bill is popularly known as anti-conversion bill. Key Points The bill is being opposed, tagging it as “anti-people”, “inhuman”, “unconstitutional”, ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
State General Category Commission in Punjab
Punjab Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, has approved to set up “State General Category Commission” for unreserved classes. Highlights The Commission will safeguard interests of unreserved classes and help in effective implementation of several welfare schemes. Commission will ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
‘Artificial sun’: What is China’s latest experiment?
China conducted a nuclear fusion experiment, for advancing its ”artificial sun.” Key points The Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) heating system was kicked off by Hefei Institute of Physical Science in December 2021. EAST heating system experiment was conducted with ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Surface-to-Surface Missile ‘Pralay’ flight-tested
On December 22, 2021, the first successful test flight of short-range surface-to-surface Pralay missile was conducted. Key points Pralay ballistic missile was flight-tested from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. Missile followed the desired quasi-ballistic trajectory ..