CII organised Indo Pacific Business Summit

First edition of Indo Pacific Business Summit is being organised by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in partnership with External Affairs Ministry. It was inaugurated on July 6, 2021. Key Points This event witnessed the participation from Ambassadors and High ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Delhi govt’s Policy for street children

Delhi government has formulated a policy for welfare of street children in light of covid-19 pandemic situation. Highlights Policy underlines the role of various stakeholders in promoting Covid- appropriate behaviour and generating awareness about the infection. It was prepared by ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

9 lakh beneficiaries crossed in Tele-Law programme

Recently, Department of Justice commemorated the milestone of crossing nine lakh beneficiaries under its Tele-Law programme. Highlights This programme connects disadvantaged and needy who are seeking legal advice from Panel Lawyers with the help of an e-interface platform available in ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

West Bengal passes resolution to create a Legislative Council

Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) government passed a resolution in state assembly on July 6, 2021 for creation of a legislative council in state under Article 169 of Constitution. Highlights Government was able to pass the resolution with 196 votes ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Minister launches “Matsya Setu” app for Fishermen

Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Giriraj Singh launched Online Course Mobile App “Matsya Setu” for fishermen. About Matsya Setu App Matsya Setu app was developed by ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA), Bhubaneswar. Funding support was provided ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Govt creates ‘Ministry of Co-operation’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led government announced for creation of a new “Ministry of Cooperation” on July 6, 2021 ahead of cabinet reshuffle. Key Points Ministry will provide a separate administrative, legal and policy framework to strengthen cooperative movement in ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Current Affairs – Today’s Headlines: July 7, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for July 7, 2021 NEW GOVERNORS APPOINTED – P.S. Sreedharan Pillai: Goa – Satyadev Narayan Arya: Tripura – Ramesh Bais: Jharkhand – Bandaru Dattatreya: Haryana – Thaawarchand Gehlot: Karnataka – Hari Babu ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Delhi’s Excise Policy 2021-22

Delhi’s Excise Policy 2021-22 was launched for public on July 5. Delhi government has made new norms for bars in hotels, clubs and restaurants under the policy. Why excise policy reformed? As per policy document, Delhi is the 28th most ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021