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PMFBY: Govt allocates Rs16000 crore for 2021-22
The Central government has allocated Rupees 16,000 crores for the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) for the upcoming fiscal year 2021-22. Key Facts This allocation was done in order to boost the safety of farmers’ crops. The amount will also ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Chamoli tragedy: Glacial Breach Triggered Floods
An avalanche and flash floods triggered in Alaknanda river in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand following a glacial breach. Highlights Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE) is investigating the matter. SASE works under the nodal head Defence Research and Development Organisation ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Ladakh to get India’s first Geothermal Power Project
The first geothermal power project of India will be established at Puga village of eastern Ladakh. Highlights This decision was taken because, Puga village was identified as the hotspot of geothermal energy by the scientists. The project will be completed ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Current Affairs – February 08, 2021 [Today’s News Headlines]
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for February 8, 2021 INDIA Glacial burst hits Chamoli district of Uttarakhand Seven persons were killed and over 125 are missing after a “glacial burst” on Nanda Devi triggered an avalanche and ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Current Affairs – February 6, 2021 [Daily News Digest]
GKToday provides daily summary of important Current Affairs Topics selected from National and International News. Here is the list of articles covered under Current Affairs February 6, 2021. First Thunderstorm Research Testbed of India India’s first thunderstorm research testbed will be ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Srivilliputhur–Megamalai – 5th Tiger Reserve in TN
The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has approved the creation of the fifth tiger reserve in Tamil Nadu. Highlights The tiger reserve will surround the Meghamalai and the Srivilliputhur Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuaries within it. The approval was given in ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
First women team of CoBRA commando unit
Recently, a maiden contingent of 34 CRPF women personnel were inducted into the specialized jungle warfare commando force called CoBRA. The contingent would now be deployed in the anti-naxal operations grid of India. Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) COBRA ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Digital Banking: Over 2.9 lakh Cyber Security incidents reported in 2020
The Minister of State for the Electronics and IT, Sanjay Dhotre, highlighted in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha that; more than 2.9 lakh digital banking cybersecurity incidents were reported in the year 2020. Cases of cyber incidents The ..