India ranks 10th in Cybersecurity Index

India has been ranked at 10th position in the cybersecurity index. Key points India was ranked ahead of China (No. 33) and Pakistan (No. 79) in global cybersecurity ranking of countries. India has improved its ranking from 47 to 10 ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

GoI extends tenure of NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant

Central government has extended tenure of NITI Aayog Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Amitabh Kant, by one year. His tenure will now end in June 2022. Extension order was issued by Department of Personnel and Training after it was approved by ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

India cuts Crude Palm Oil Import Tax

India has cut import tax on crude palm oil from 15 % to 10% for three months. This new duty would be effective from June 30, 2021. Key Points India is world’s biggest importer of vegetable oils. But it has ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

Aadhaar can be ID proof for GRE, TOEFL

Education Testing Service (ETS) has allowed use of Aadhar card for GRE and TOFEL Exams. Key points Indian students who are writing GRE or TOEFL examinations will be allowed to use their Aadhaar cards as identification proof from July 1, ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

Moderna: India licenses fourth Covid vaccine

Drug regulator of India, DCGI, has allowed Mumbai-based pharmaceutical company Cipla to import Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for restricted emergency use in India. Key points Moderna’s vaccine is going to be fourth COVID-19 vaccine available in India after Covaxin, Covishield and ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

Saudi to launch a Second National Airline

Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman announced plans of launching second national airline as part of broader strategy to turn kingdom into global logistics hub in a bid to diversify from oil. Key Points Creation of another flag ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

SEBI amends norms for Independent Directors

Security and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has cleared amendments to SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 while reviewing regulatory provisions related to independent directors. Highlights To boost corporate governance between listed companies, SEBI approved amendments to rules ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

Russia begins construction of 5th Nuclear Power Unit at Kudankulam

Russia started construction of fifth nuclear power unit at Kudankulam in Tamil Nadu on June 29, 2021. Key points This development is a significant step in bilateral relation between both the countries. Rosatom (a Russian company) is providing technology to ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021