Page-6 of Current Affairs - November, 2021

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: November 26, 2021

November 26, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for November 26, 2021 INDIA – Indian Navy commissions Scorpene-class submarine INS Vela in Mumbai – IAF receives two Mirage 2000 fighters from France to boost combat aircraft fleet – President Kovind ..

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“National Milk Day” to be celebrated on November 26

November 25, 2021

The National Milk Day is celebrated on November 26, every year. Key points To celebrate the National Milk Day, College of Dairy Science & Technology (CODST) and Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) is organizing “Milk Adulteration ..

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13th ASEM Summit-Highlights

November 25, 2021

13th edition of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit is scheduled to held on November 25 and November 26, 2021. Key Points In the summit, the Indian delegation will be led by Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu. The summit is titled ..

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Cabinet approves continuation of O-SMART

November 25, 2021

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the continuation of umbrella scheme called “Ocean Services, Modelling, Application, Resources and Technology (O-SMART)” for the period of 2021-26. Key Points The approval was given for continuation at a ..

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India-ADB sign USD 300 million loan to improve healthcare access in urban areas

November 25, 2021

Indian government and Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a loan agreement of 300 million U.S. dollars in order to improve primary health care in urban areas. Highlights This agreement was signed by Rajat Kumar Mishra, who is a senior official ..

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National Apprenticeship Training Scheme extended for 5-years

November 25, 2021

Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for continuation of National Apprenticeship Training Scheme for next five years. Key Points Cabinet gave approval for stipendiary support of 3 thousand 54 crore rupees to apprentices who ..

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5th World Congress on Disaster Management (WCDM)

November 25, 2021

Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, virtually inaugurated the “5th World Congress on Disaster Management (WCDM)” on November 24, 2021. Key Points While inaugurating the conference, minister noted that, Indian Armed Forces have demonstrated time and again that they care for and ..

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Climate Change: Germany announces Euro 1.2 bn to aid India

November 25, 2021

Germany has announced new development commitments of around Euro 1.2 billion aid to India, in support of India’s fight against climate change. Key Points This fund will also be used for cooperation on clean energy. Announcement for aid was made amid the ..

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‘Dosti’: Trilateral coast guard exercise by India, the Maldives and Sri Lanka

November 25, 2021

India, The Maldives and Sri Lanka are holding the 15th edition of the biennial trilateral coast guard exercise ‘Dosti’, in the Maldives. Key Facts Year 2021 marks the 30th year of Dosti Trilateral Coast Guard Exercise. The exercise was started ..

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AP Motor Vehicles Taxation (Amendment) Bill 2021

November 25, 2021

Andhra Pradesh (AP) government, in an eco-friendly move, has passed ‘AP Motor Vehicles Taxation (Amendment) Bill 2021’ to levy a green tax. Key Points This move can cause additional burden on vehicle buyers. Green tax will be imposed on all ..

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