Page-18 of Current Affairs - November, 2021
Celebration of First Audit Diwas
Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, is set to address the event of first Audit Diwas on November 16, 2021. Highlights The event will be held at CAG office premises. On the occasion, PM will also unveil the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Kaiser-i-Hind: Arunachal’s State butterfly
State Cabinet of Arunachal Pradesh, headed by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, approved “Kaiser-i-Hind” as state butterfly on November 13, 2021. Key Points Kaiser-i-Hind’ is a large and brightly coloured butterfly. It is an elusive swallowtail butterfly, which carries ‘India’ in ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Ordinance to extend terms of CBI, ED chiefs
Government of India has brought two ordinances to extend tenure of directors of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) for up to five years. Key Points Presently, the tenure for the chiefs of both the agencies is ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Recent data from ICRI on Stubble Burning Incidents
ICRI-Indian Agriculture Research Institute (IARI) recently published its data on stubble burning incidents. Highlights This report was published at the time when Delhi and its adjoining states are reeling from a thick blanket of smog and deadly fumes. As a ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
IRCTC: ‘Sattvik certificate’ in trains
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has planned to promote “Vegetarian Trains” in collaboration with the Sattvik Council of India. Highlights These trains will be connected especially with religious places. “Sattvik certificate” will be provided by the Sattvik ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Who was Padma Vibhushan Babasaheb Purandare?
Padma Vibhushan Babasaheb Purandare took his last breath on November 15, 2021 at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital in Pune. Highlights He was 99 years old and on life support. His last rites were performed Vaikunth crematorium in Pune. Who was Babasaheb ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
November 15: Janjatiya Gaurav Divas Celebrations
India is observing the Janjatiya Gaurav Divas on November 15, 2021. Highlights Decision to celebrate November 15 was taken by Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi on November 10, 2021. The day was declared as a part of celebration ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
World’s largest solar power park in Bhadla- Explained
Bhadla Solar Park, located in Rajasthan, is the World’s largest solar power park. Key Facts The solar park is located in Bhadla, a dry & sandy region in Rajasthan. It spans over 14,000 acres. The Park comprises of 10 million ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
RBI: Banks to place consumer education info on websites
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued a set of clarifications on November 12, 2021 regarding its existing asset classification guidelines. Under the guidelines, banks have been asked to specify the exact due dates of repayment in loan agreements. Highlights ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Citizens’ Tele Law Mobile App launched
Union Law & Justice Minister, Kiren Rijiju and Minister of State for Law & Justice, SP Baghel launched “Citizens’ Tele-Law smartphone app” on November 13, 2021. Highlights On the occasion, they also felicitated the frontline functionaries of Department of Justice’s ..