Page-29 of Current Affairs - November, 2021

Covid: 96 countries recognise India’s vaccination certificate

According to Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya, about 96 countries have agreed to mutually recognise India’s Covid-19 vaccination certificate. Highlights With this recognition, persons travelling from these countries will be provided certain relaxations as mentioned in Union health ministry’s guidelines on ..

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Chilean President impeached

President of Chile, Sebastian Pinera, was impeached on November 9, 2021 by the lower house of Chile’s congress, due to allegations regarding Pandora Papers. Highlights This impeachment has set a trial in the Chile’s Senate on whether to remove him ..

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Russia’s new Forest Plan

Russia has revealed its new Forest Plan, in an effort to deal with climate change. This plan highlights a changed mindset of Russia on climate change. Highlights Sakhalin Island in Russia, located north of Japan has become a testing ground ..

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Toxic Foam in Yamuna River

On November 8, 2021 devotees offered prayers as a part of their four-day Chhath Puja celebrations at the banks of foam-coated Yamuna near Kalindi Kunj. The visuals have worried environmentalists and led political war of words between Aam Aadmi Party ..

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‘HARBINGER 2021 – Innovation for Transformation’ – RBI’s first global hackathon

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to organise its first global hackathon called ‘HARBINGER 2021–Innovation for Transformation’ focusing on digital payments. Key Points The global hackathon will be organised under theme of ‘Smarter Digital Payments’. It will witness participants ..

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Srinagar airport declared as ‘Major airport’

The Ministry of Civil Aviation declared “Srinagar International airport” as a “Major Airport” on November 6, 2021. Highlights Airport was declared as major airport by exercising powers conferred by Sub-Section (i) of Section 2 of the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: November 10, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for November 10, 2021 INDIA – J&K: Srinagar joins UNESCO Creative Cities Network 2021 under crafts, folk arts category – J&K: Army personnel posted in Kashmir can pursue courses from Valley varsity ..

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Uttarakhand celebrates Statehood Day

Uttarakhand Foundation Day is being observed on November 9. The day is celebrated annually to mark the formation of 27th state of India. Key Points Uttarakhand was created in 2000 by joining some districts from the North-western part of Uttar ..

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