India plans to create Power Islanding systems

India plans to create power islanding systems in several cities of the country to protect the critical infrastructures from potential attacks on the electricity grid of the nation.   Key Points Bengaluru and Jamnagar, which has two of India’s largest ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Tokyo 2020: Mirabai Chanu bags silver

On 24th July, 2021 Mirabai Chanu of India clinched a silver medal in weightlifting in the 49kg category in Tokyo 2020 Olympics. This ends a 21 year drought of winning a medal in this category.   Highlights Mirabai Chanu lifted ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

UK reports cases of ‘Norovirus’ infection

The United Kingdom, is now reporting an outbreak of norovirus. Public Health England (PHE) recently issued a warning regarding Norovirus. Since the end of the month of May, England has recorded 154 cases of norovirus in the country. Increase in ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

NITI Aayog and IEA launches Renewables Integration in India report

On 22nd July, 2021 a report named Renewables Integration in India 2021 was jointly launched by NITI Aayog and IEA. This report is based on the outcome of workshops held in three states along with the Governments of Karnataka, Maharashtra ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

World Brain Day observed on July 22

Every year, on 22nd July, World Brain Day is observed to raise awareness about the disease multiple sclerosis (MS). Multiple sclerosis is a disease that affects the brain and the spine.   Theme for the year 2021 ‘Stop Multiple Sclerosis’ ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

IIT-K launches innovation hub to find solutions for anti-drone technologies

On 23rd July, 2021 the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IIT-K) launched technology innovation hub to find cyber security solutions for intrusion detection system, anti-drones technologies, cyber physical system and block-chain.   Highlights After a rigorous application process, 25 research ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Today’s Headlines: July 24, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for July 24, 2021 INDIA – 67.6% population above 6 years found to have Covid antibodies in 4th national serosurvey, Lok Sabha told – IIT-K launches technology innovation hub to find cyber ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Centre to invest Rs 324 crore to expand lab testing infrastructure

42 virology research and diagnostic laboratories will be set up by the Central government. This will be set up under a central scheme during the period of 2021-22 to 2025-26. This project will cost Rs324 crore.   Highlights The scheme ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021