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PMGKAY extended till March 2022
On November 24, 2021, central government has extended “Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) for four months. Highlights Terming it as a pro-people move, PMGKAY was extended from December 2021 till March 2022 as a part of Phase 5 ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
National Family Health Survey-5- Highlights
The National Family Health Survey-5 (NFHS-5) findings were released on November 24, 2021. Key Findings Report finds that, in Uttar Pradesh, only 1.5% women aged between 30 and 49 years have undergone screening test for cervical cancer in life. Many ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
INS Vela: Indian Navy to commission indigenously built Scorpene-class submarine
The Indian Navy is set to commission INS Vela, on November 25, 2021, which is the fourth stealth Scorpene class submarine under Project 75. Key Points Induction of INS Vela will boost its combat capability. Project 75 comprises of construction ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Hubble Telescope Observes Prawn Nebula
The Hubble Telescope has observed “Prawn Nebula”, which is a massive stellar nursery located around 6,000 light-years away in Scorpius constellation. Key Points Astronomers classify the Prawn Nebula as an emission nebula, meaning that its gas has been energized, or ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: November 25, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for November 25, 2021 INDIA – 5th World Congress on Disaster Management (WCDM) being organised in Delhi on Nov 24-27 – Madras HC quashes order converting Jayalalithaa’s Chennai residence as memorial – ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
E-portal of accreditation scheme
Minister of Coal and Mine, Pralhad Joshi, inaugurated the “E-portal of accreditation scheme” for minerals exploration on November 23, 2021. Key Points Minister also handed over 52 mines block to the government representatives from 15 state. This scheme was launched ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Israel’s airstrike on central Syria
According to military of Syria, Israeli warplanes attacked army positions in the its central region on November 23, 2021. This attack left two civilians dead and seven people wounded, of which six are soldiers. Highlights As per report, warplanes fired ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Second Edition of Maritime SheEO Conference
Second edition of the Maritime SheEO digital conference is scheduled to held on November 25, 2021. Key Points The conference will be held to celebrate change makers, diversity, and sustainable solutions. It has been conceptualised by Sanjam Sahi Gupta, who ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
‘Bharat Gaurav’ scheme- Key Facts
Indian Railways has launched a new scheme called “Bharat Gaurav Scheme” on November 23, 2021. Under this scheme, private tour operators can take trains on lease from railways and run these trains on any circuit of their choice. Key Points ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Defence Acquisition Council approves AK-203 deal with Russia
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has granted permission for mass production of AK-203 rifles, providing fire power to the standard weapon profile of armed forces. DAC has also approved an independent satellite for Indian Air Force (IAF). Key Points This decision ..