Senari massacre of 1999- Key Facts

Supreme Court, on July 12, agreed to hear appeal by Bihar government against the acquittal by Patna High Court of 14 accused in Senari massacre of 1999. What is Senari Massacre? In the Senari Village of Jehanabad district, 34 upper ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

India’s first 5-star Hotel atop Railway Track in Gandhinagar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to virtually inaugurate a newly-built five-star hotel on the top of redeveloped Gandhinagar railway station on July 16, 2021. Background This project on redevelopment of Gandhinagar railway station and construction of five-star hotel started ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

India to send 228 contingent to Tokyo Olympics

India is all set to sending a 228-strong contingent to Tokyo Olympics, including 119 athletes. Highlights Of 119 athletes, 67 are male and 52 female participants. 119 athletes from 22 states will represent 130 crore Indians in 18 sport disciplines. ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

‘RBI Retail Direct’ scheme- Highlights

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced “RBI Retail Direct facility” scheme on July 12, 2021. What is Retail Direct Scheme? RBI’s Retail Direct Scheme is a one-stop solution to facilitate investment in Government Securities (G-Sec) by individual investors. Under this ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

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