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

National Asset Reconstruction Company- Key Facts

The National Asset Reconstruction Company (NARC) has finally become a legal entity registered with the Registrar of Companies (RoC) Mumbai. Key Points NARC is also called as bad bank is finally here in India. It is considered as a one-stop ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

US approves Blue Origin for Human Space Travel

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved “Blue Origin license” in order to carry humans on New Shepard launch system into space. Key Points Former Amazon.com Chief Executive, Jeff Bezos, is to fly to space on July 20 through Blue Origin’s ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021