NTPC joins UN’s CEO Water Mandate

India’s largest power utility, NTPC Ltd,  has become a signatory of UN Global Compact’s CEO Water Mandate. Highlights CEO Water Mandate is a coveted league of companies focusing on efficient water management. Chairman and Managing Director of NTPC, Shri Gurdeep ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

Ladakh launches YounTab scheme

Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, RK Mathur, launched the YounTab scheme for students. Under the scheme, about 12,300 tablets were distributed among them in Leh. About YounTab scheme It is an initiative of Department of School Education. It was launched with ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

Denmark approves Artificial Island off Copenhagen

Parliament of Denmark has approved plans for an artificial island which will house 35,000 people and help in protecting port of Copenhagen from rising sea levels. Lynette Holm Island This giant island would have an area of 1 sq mile ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

CBSE introduces Coding and Data Science

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in collaboration with Microsoft to introduce coding and data science in school curriculum. Key points Coding will be introduced for students of Class 6 to class 8 while data science will be introduced for ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

Indonesia’s Merapi volcano erupts

As per Geological Disaster Technology Research and Development Centre, Indonesia’s Merapi volcano erupted four times with lava spreading to 1,500 metres from crater. Most Active Volcano Merapi is considered as Indonesia’s most active volcano. It erupted four times and experienced ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

Oasis of Hope: Film Division’s online festival

Film Division is organising an online festival on environment called “Oasis of hope” on the occasion of World Environment Day 2021. About Oasis of Hope Festival Oasis of hope festival will be organised on 5th and 6th June 2021 to ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

Kerala launches ‘Knowledge Economy Mission’

Kerala government has launched ‘Knowledge Economy Mission’ to boost job prospects in the state by supporting knowledge workers. Highlights Initiative was announced in State Budget on June 4. It was being spearheaded by Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council (K-DISC) ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

DAC clears deal for 6 submarines

Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has cleared a mega project to build six conventional submarines for Indian Navy. Decision was taken at DAC meeting chaired by Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh. Highlights This project will cost around Rs 43,000 crore. It was ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

World Environment Day 2021

World Environment Day (WED) is being observed on June 5 under the theme “Ecosystem Restoration”. It will be hosted by Pakistan. Significance of the day Amid the ongoing covid-19 pandemic, which the world has been fighting for 1.5 years, WED ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

Current Affairs – Today’s Headlines: June 5, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for May 5, 2021. INDIA – Visa validity of stranded foreigners in India extended till August 31 – Indian Navy’s lone nuclear attack submarine INS Chakra heading back to Russia after expiry ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021