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e-Amrit portal- Things to Know
India launched an electric vehicle awareness web portal called “e-Amrit Portal” on November 10, 2021. Key Points This portal was launched at the ongoing COP26 Summit in Glasgow, UK. Launch of e-Amrit portal was attended by NITI Aayog Adviser Sudhendu Jyoti Sinha ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Incentives approved for sugar cane, cotton, jute farmers
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved several measures to support farmers of cotton, sugar cane and jute. Key Points CCEA increased the price of ethanol extracted from sugar cane juice to blend it with petrol. Ethanol blending with petrol is expected ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
November 15 declared as ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Divas’
On November 10, 2021, Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved declaration of November 15 as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas. Key Points The day was declared as a part of year-long celebration of 75 years of India’s independence, in a bid ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
MPLAD Scheme restored
Union Cabinet restored the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLAD) scheme on November 10, 2021, citing economic recovery. Highlights This scheme was suspended in April 2020 and its funds were subsumed in the consolidated fund of India. It ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
51st Conference of Governors, LGs
President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Conference of Governors and Lieutenant Governors on November 10, 2021 at Rashtrapati Bhawan in Delhi. Highlights Conference was also attended by Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
World Science Day 2021- Theme and Significance
World Science Day for Peace and Development is observed on November 10, every year to highlight importance and relevance of science in our daily lives. Key Points The day highlights the role of science in society and the need to ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
US joins International Solar Alliance as a member country
United States of America (USA) became the 101st member country to join International Solar Alliance (ISA). Key Facts USA joined ISA as member country to accelerate the global adoption of solar energy. This announcement was made at UNFCCC COP26 on ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Delhi Declaration on Afghanistan – Highlights
A regional security summit was hosted by India on November 10, 2021. The summit was attended by eight nations including Iran and Russia. Highlights Conference was represented by the national security advisors of each country. During the conference, it was ..