What is ‘Right to repair’ movement?

United State President Joe Biden has signed an executive order for Federal Trade Commission to curb restrictions imposed by manufacturers limiting consumers’ ability to repair their gadgets on their own terms. Before US, United Kingdom had also introduced right-to-repair rules ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Nepal, India sign deal for Lower Arun Hydropower project

Nepal has inked a USD 1.3 billion deal with Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) of India to develop a 679-megawatt hydropower project in eastern Nepal. Key Points This will be the second mega venture in Nepal, undertaken by India. It ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021 report

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recently published its “State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021 report”. Report provides a grim reminder of impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Food security. Highlights FAO’s study was conducted in 63 low- ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Current Affairs – Today’s Headlines: July 14, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for July 14, 2021 INDIA – UN’s WFP (World Food Programme) partners with Rajasthan to improve Targeted Public Distribution System – Minister for Tourism G. Kishan Reddy chairs the BRICS Tourism Ministers’ ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

NPCI extends BHIM UPI to Bhutan

Bhutan has become first country to adopt Unified Payment Interface (UPI) standards of India for its quick response (QR) code. Key Points Bhutan after Singapore has become the second country to have BHIM-UPI acceptance at merchant locations. International wing of ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Coal India appoints Accenture for Digitalisation of mines

Coal India Ltd (CIL) has appointed Accenture Solutions Private Ltd as consultant, for digitalisation of mine process across seven select opencast mines of CIL. This move aims to accelerate performance and enhance output. Key points Consultant would lead and support ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

‘Bifurcation’ debate in Tamil Nadu

Debate on bifurcation of Tamil Nadu to carve out “Kongu Nadu Region” has emerged because of clash of terminologies after DMK government addressed Centre as ‘Union government’ in the spirit of constructive collaboration and state autonomy. Highlights For DMK, batting ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Indian Navy gets 10th P-8I aircraft from Boeing

Indian Navy received 10th anti-submarine warfare aircraft P-8I from US-based aerospace company, Boeing. Key Points Contract for eight P81 aircraft was signed by defence ministry in 2009. In 2016, ministry signed a contract for four additional P-8I aircraft. 10th P-81 ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

WHO issues recommendations on Human Genome Editing

World Health Organisation (WHO) has released two new companion reports, providing first global recommendations that will help in establishing human genome editing as a tool for public health. Highlights It also emphasises on safety, effectiveness and ethics. Report was prepared ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Ladakh: 1st UT to achieve 100% first dose coverage

Ladakh has become first Union Territory to vaccinate all residents and guest population; comprising of migrant labourers, hotel workers and Nepalese citizens earning their livelihood in the territory; with first dose of Covid-19 jab. Key Points In spite of Ladakh’s ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021