World Ocean Day 2021

World will observe the World Ocean Day on June 8, 2021 under the theme- ‘The Ocean: Life and Livelihoods’. About World Ocean Day The day is observed annually on June 8. The day provides governments across the world an opportunity ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

Delhi’s ‘Jahan Vote, Wahan Vaccination’ Campaign

Delhi government launched a vaccination campaign ‘Jahan Vote, Wahan Vaccination’ to vaccinate people of Delhi against Covid-19. Under the campaign, people aged 45 and above will be given vaccine at the polling booths. Highlights While launching the campaign, Chief Minister ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

Income Tax Department to launch its new e-filing portal

Income Tax Department is set to launch its new ITR e-filing portal, which can be accessed through website called “www.incometax.gov.in’’. ITR e-filing portal ITR e-filing portal will be launched with aim of providing a modern, seamless and more convenient experience ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

G7 deal on Minimum Global Corporate Tax

Recently, Group of seven (G7) advanced economies signed a landmark deal on taxing multinational companies. As per the deal, minimum global tax rate would be at least 15 percent. Key Points Agreement was signed by finance ministers of United Kingdom, ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

24 years of BIMSTEC

Extending greetings on 24th BIMSTEC Day on June 6, PM Narendra Modi said, BIMSTEC has emerged as a promising regional grouping and made progress on several factors including finalisation of master plan for connectivity. What is BIMSTEC? BIMSTEC is acronym ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

Goa to restore forts, temples of Shivaji

Goa government has released a short film on Chhatrapati Shivaji on the occasion of anniversary of Maratha king’s coronation day highlighting history of Goa and Shivaji’s role in fighting Portuguese. Key points Film titled “Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Shivrajyabhishek Divas” was ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

Performance Grading Index 2019-20 released

Education Minister, Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, approved release of the Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2019-20. PGI 2019-20 PGI provides grading to States and Union Territories on the basis of 70 parameters to assess and catalyse transformational change in education. 5 states ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

State of India’s Environment Report 2021

According to State of India’s Environment Report 2021, India’s rank has dropped by two places to 117 as compared to 2020 ranking on 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Key Findings SDG goals were adopted as a part of 2030 agenda ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021