NATO Summit 2021

31st formal meeting of heads of government of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation) was held on June 14, 2021 in Brussels, Belgium. NATO summit 2021 is also being dubbed as Brussels summit of NATO. Agenda of the meeting NATO Leaders ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

World Giving Index 2021

According to World Giving Index 2021 report, India is 14th most charitable country across the world. Highlights As per the report, COVID-19 pandemic has further increased the ‘giving’ trends worldwide. This report is released by Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). 2021 ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

Shenzhou-12: China’s First Human Spaceflight since 2016

Chinese spacecraft, Shenzhou-19, will blast off from Gobi Desert on a Long March rocket soon. Spacecraft will ferry three men to an orbiting space module where they will stay for three-month. This will be the first time China will send ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

RBI expands Scope of BBPS

Reserve Bank of India on has expanded the scope of Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) which will be effective from August 31, 2021. How scope has been expanded? Scope of BBPS has been expanded by adding ‘mobile prepaid recharges’ as ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

Mandatory Hallmarking of Gold Jewellery

Government will implement mandatory hallmarking of gold jewellery and artefacts from June 15, 2021. Highlights Earlier this deadline was June 1, which was extended by a fortnight because of Covid-19 pandemic. To ensure proper coordination and resolve issues while implementation, ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

Jivan Vayu: IIT Ropar’s power- free CPAP device

Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar has developed a device ‘Jivan Vayu’ as a substitute for CPAP (Continuous positive airway pressure) machine. About Jivan Vayu This device functions even without electricity. It is adapted to both kinds of oxygen generation units ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

World Blood Donor Day

World Blood Donor Day was observed on June 14 with the aim of creating awareness about need for safe blood and life-saving components of blood which is required for transfusion. Theme of day 2021 This year, world blood donor day ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

Raja Parba- Odisha’s Famous Festival

Raja Parba festival has started being celebrated in Odisha on June 14, 2021. It is a 3-day festival that celebrates womanhood. Key Points It is believed that, during this period Mother Earth menstruates and prepares herself for future agricultural activities ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021