Page-8 of Current Affairs - November, 2021
5th World Congress on Disaster Management (WCDM)
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Climate Change: Germany announces Euro 1.2 bn to aid India
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
‘Dosti’: Trilateral coast guard exercise by India, the Maldives and Sri Lanka
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
AP Motor Vehicles Taxation (Amendment) Bill 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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
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 ..