Shopsy: Flipkart’s New App for Online Business

Flipkart has launched its new app called ‘Shopsy’ for online business. About Shopsy App This app was launched to app to help individuals start online businesses without any investment. It also deepens e-commerce penetration across non-metros. Once the users will ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

6th anniversary of Digital India Abhiyan

6th anniversary of Digital India Abhiyan was observed on July 1.  On the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with beneficiaries of various schemes. Highlights Beneficiaries shared their experiences about how adopting digital methods have made their lives easier. Pm ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Agri Ministry launches Crop Insurance Awareness Campaign

Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister, Narendra Singh Tomar, has launched the Crop Insurance Awareness Campaign for Fasal Bima Yojana. It was launched during Crop Insurance Week. Highlights Fasal Bima Yojana was launched with the aim of providing security cover to ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

National Doctors’ Day 2021

Indian Medical Association (IMA) observed the National Doctors’ Day on July 1 every year. Key Points This day is observed to honour birth and death anniversary Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy who was a great physician and second chief minister of ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

12-year-old Abhimanyu Mishra becomes Youngest Grandmaster

Abhimanyu Mishra has become the youngest ever Grandmaster on June 30, 2021. Key Facts He achieved this title at just 12 years, four months and 25 days. He leaved behind the record of Russian Grand Master Sergey Karjakin. Sergey had ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Joe Biden signs three Bills to change Trump-era rules

President Joe Biden has signed three separate bills on June 30, 2021 that dismantle part of Donald Trump era. Highlights These laws, Block payday lenders from avoiding caps on interest rates, Restrict climate-warming greenhouse gas emissions from oil & gas ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Covishield-jabbed to be allowed into 8 European countries

Eight European Union states included Covishield in list of vaccines approved to enter into the region. Key Points Covishield was allowed in 8 EU counties after India warned of retaliation when none of its vaccines were added to ‘Green Pass’. ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Ordinance prohibiting strikes in Defence services

Law Ministry has notified Essential Defence Services Ordinance on June 30, 2021. This ordinance prohibits employees engaged in essential defence services from taking part in any agitation or strike. Why this ordinance was notified? Essential Defence Services Ordinance 2021 was ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021