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What is Alpha Global Union?
Recently, the Google workers from all around the globe have formed an international union called the “Alpha Global”. The new union has been named after Google’s parent company Alphabet. The union was formed in coordination with UNI Global Union. About ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
India’s New Central Bank Digital Currency
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is in process of examining if India needs a new central bank digital currency (CBDC) and is exploring ways to operationalise the digital currency. Highlights The statement from the RBI has come in the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Bangladesh Forces takes part in Republic Day Event
India celebrated its 72nd Republic Day. The Republic Day Parade this year was though muted amid the COVID-19 pandemic and no chief guest was invited. But this year, Bangladesh Army contingent marched down the Rajpath. Why Bangladesh Forces marched? The ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Rajasthan: “School of Public Health” launched
Rajasthan has launched a new School of Public Health. The school was launched in order to make the policy intervention to build the public health capacity and skills. It will also help in bridging the gaps between education and practices ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
NASA finds the ‘Lost Galaxy’
Recently, the Hubble Space Telescope of NASA captured the images of the NGC 4535 which is also known as the “Lost Galaxy”. The image highlights that the young and hot stars that hang out are the bright blue spots. On ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
World Economic Outlook, 2021
Recently, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released the “World Economic Outlook, 2021” report. Key Findings of report The report highlights that, India will witness the strongest growth among the main economies. India’s economy will expand by 11.5 percent in ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
U.S. President signs “Buy American” Executive Order
The President of U.S., Joe Biden, signed the executive order in a bid to tighten the “Buy American” requirements in the federal government procurement. This move by the President is the first step toward fulfilling his campaign promise. Highlights In ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Punjab Defeats Karnataka
Punjab has defeated champions Karnataka by nine wickets in the Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy recently. The defeat, at the Motera Stadium, was the result of Siddharth Kaul’s three-wicket haul and Prabhsimran Singh’s unbeaten 49-run knock. Following the win, Punjab has ..