India raises its share in world market capitalisation

As per Bloomberg data, India accounted for 2.60% of world market capitalisation in June 2021. Highlights India raised its share in world market capitalisation as compared with long-term average of 2.45%. In May 2020, India’s share had dropped to 2.05% ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

CoWIN Global Conclave – Highlights

CoWIN Global Conclave will be held on July 5, 2021. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to share his thoughts at CoWIN Global Conclave. Highlights India will be offering CoWIN platform as digital public good to other countries run ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Pushkar Singh Dhami: 11th Chief Minister of Uttarakhand

Leader of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Pushkar Singh Dhami, took oath as eleventh chief minister of Uttarakhand. Highlights He sworn in as Chief Minister a day after he was elected as leader of BJP’s legislature party in state. He was ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Srinagar bans Storage, Sale, Possession, Use and Transport of UAVs

Authorities in Srinagar district have banned storage, sale, possession, use and transport of drones and similar kinds of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs_ within the territorial jurisdiction of district. What orders were issued? Order asks the authorities to secure aerial space ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Tropical storm Elsa nears Cuba

Tropical Storm Elsa strengthened on July 3, 2021 and its center approached south-central Cuba. Highlights Caribbean Island government issued hurricane warnings in provinces of Cienfuegos and Matanzas. According to U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) forecast, Tropical Storm Elsa would strengthen ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

NIPUN Bharat Initiative

Union government is set to launch a new scheme called “NIPUN Bharat Initiative” on July 5, 2021. It will be launched to improve numeracy, foundational reading, and understanding for early-stage students. About ‘NIPUN Bharat Mission’ NIPUN stands for “National Initiative ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Ayurveda dataset on Clinical Trials Registry-India Portal

Ayurveda dataset on Clinical Trial Registry-India (CTRI) Portal will be launched on July 5, 2021 by Ayush Minister Shri Kiren Rijiju. Highlights Launch of CTRI Portal marks a significant step towards worldwide visibility with respect to Ayurveda based clinical trials. ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Gujarat: 194 crocodiles relocated from Panchmuli lake

In last two days,  194 crocodiles have been relocated from Panchmuli lake near Statue of Unity in Narmada district, Gujarat. Highlights Crocodiles were relocated for the safety of tourists do boat rides in the Panchmuli lake. This lake is situated ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021