Centre announces hike in MSP for Kharif Crops

Union Cabinet approved an increase in Minimum Support Price (MSP) of Kharif crops for 2021-22, to increase farmers’ income. Key Points Centre has increased MSP for paddy by Rs It now stands at to Rs 1,940 per quintal for 2021-22 crop. Highest ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

Current Affairs – Today’s Headlines: June 10, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for June 10, 2021 INDIA – 3 Indian institutions — IIT, Bombay (177), IIT Delhi (185), and IISc, Bengaluru (186) — in top-200 of QS World University Rankings 2022 – India-Thailand coordinated ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

El Salvador: First country to formally adopt bitcoin as legal tender

El Salvador has become the first country to formally adopt bitcoin as legal tender.  Proposal to legalise cryptocurrency was put forward by President Nayib Bukele which was later approved by Congress. Highlights Even though there were concern regarding potential impact of legalising ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

Government approves construction of 3.61 lakh houses under PMAY-U

During 54th meeting of Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMS), central government has approval 708 proposals for construction of 3.61 lakh houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Urban (PMAY-U). Highlights Meeting was attended by 13 States and UTs. All these ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

Two species of Monals sighted together in Arunachal Pradesh

Two species of monals were sighted together by local wildlife enthusiasts in upper Siang district of central Arunachal Pradesh. Monals is a colour pheasant. Highlights One discovered species is While Himalayan monal also called as Lophophorus impejanus. It is widely ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

CESL-Ladakh sign pact to make Ladakh Carbon-neutral

State-owned Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL) has inked a pact with Ladakh administration to make Union Territory of Ladakh carbon-neutral. About MoU CESL which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

Vaccine Prices capped for Private Hospitals

Union Health Ministry has capped the price for administration of Covid-19 vaccines in private hospitals. Key Points Maximum price for Covaxin was fixed at Rs 1,400. Covishield will cost Rs 780 per dose, while Sputnik V vaccine will cost Rs ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

QS World University Rankings 2022

In QS World University Rankings 2020, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati was ranked at 41st in ‘Research Citations per Faculty’ category. Key Points IIT Guwahati has also obtained global 395th rank in World University Ranking. Its ranking has improved ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021