Oxfam Report: India’s Unequal Healthcare Story

The Oxfam report which is named ‘Inequality Report 2021: India’s Unequal Healthcare Story’ was released on Tuesday. This report talks about how India’s focus on supporting private healthcare while low spending on public healthcare systems has led to inequalities in ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Govt announces launch of National Logistics Excellence Awards

On July 19, 2021, to turn the spotlight on the logistics sector, the Government of India announced the launch of a new category of awards named the National Logistics Excellence Awards. This newly launched awards will provide with due recognition ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Today’s Headlines: July 20, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for July 20, 2021 PEGASUS – Govt. facing allegations of using Pegasus software to spy on Indian journalists, politicians and activists – Allegations denied in parliament by IT & Communications Minister Ashwini ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Oil ministry authorizes new companies to sell automobile fuels in India

India’s Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has granted authorisations to seven companies for selling of auto fuels in the country. Key Points These new approvals come under the relaxed guidelines for authorization to market transportation fuels which were revised ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

2020 India Lightning Report: Highlights

Compared to 2019, there was a 22.6% increase in lightning in India last year. This is according to Earth Networks ‘2020 India Lightning Report’. Highlights of the report Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal and Karnataka received the most ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Tripura to promote commercial cultivation of agar

The government of Tripura has taken initiatives to promote commercial cultivation of Agar trees and has set a target of achieving Rs 2,000 crore business from this sector in the coming three years. Key Points Tripura government has plans to ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

FSSAI proposes conditional licensing for proprietary foods

A conditional licensing framework for proprietary food products has been proposed by The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). Key Points Those products for which no identification standards have been prescribed under any existing regulations, but are generally ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

New PM of Nepal: Sher Bahadur Deuba wins vote of confidence

On 18th July, 2021, the new Prime Minister of Nepal, Sher Bahadur Deuba won a vote of confidence in the country’s Parliament days after the Supreme Court had reinstated the legislature which was dissolved in May. Key Points Sher Bahadur ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021