Current Affairs - October, 2021

GEAC planning to recommend ‘environmental release’ of Bayer’s GM Cotton

October 31, 2022

Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is currently planning to recommend environmental release of a genetically modified (GM) herbicide tolerant cotton of German multinational company Bayer AG. It had earlier approved the environmental clearance of Delhi University’s transgenic hybrid mustard DMH-11 ..

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Sakharov Prize

October 22, 2022

The 2022 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought was conferred to the Ukrainian people. Key facts The 2022 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought was bestowed to the people of Ukraine, represented by their president, elected leaders, and civil society. ..

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What is the Basij?

October 14, 2022

The Basij, also known as the Organization for the Mobilization of the Oppressed, is a volunteer paramilitary force in Iran that has been deployed by the government to respond to the recent protests sparked by the death of a woman ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 31, 2021

October 31, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 31, 2021 INDIA – Tamil Nadu Day to be celebrated on July 18, not Nov 1, says CM M. K. Stalin – UP: 1 BJP MLA, 6 BSP MLAs join ..

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Centre of Excellence for Fintech to be set up

October 30, 2021

As per Minister for Science & Technology and Skill Development, C.N. Ashwath Narayan, Karnataka government is to set up a Centre of Excellence for Fintech or Financial Technology in Karnataka. Highlights This move was announced while addressing the inaugural session ..

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NCRB Report on Suicides

October 30, 2021

National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) recently published its report titled “Accidental Deaths & Suicides in India, 2020”. In the year 2020, suicides in India have increased by 10 percent as compared to 2019 data and reached to 1,53,052. Key findings ..

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MGNREGS Out of Funds in 21 states

October 30, 2021

According to the financial statement of “Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme”, it is running out of funds in 21 states. Highlights The scheme has run out of funds halfway in the financial year 2021, and supplementary ..

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DRDO and Indian air force flight test long range bomb

October 30, 2021

Team from Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) have successfully flight-tested the indigenously developed Long-Range (LR) Bomb on October 29, 2021. Key Points Long-Range Bomb was tested from an aerial platform in Odisha’s Balasore. ..

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Andhra Pradesh: Cabinet gives nod for caste-based census

October 30, 2021

Andhra Pradesh Cabinet has decided to request the Centre to take up caste-based census to mention other backward classes (OBCs) in the national census for 2021. Highlights Cabinet authorized the state backward classes minister Venugopala Krishna, for moving a request ..

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Indian Navy’s stealth frigate Tushil launched in Russia

October 30, 2021

The seventh frigate of P1135.6 class was launched on October 28, 2021 for the Indian Navy. Highlights Frigate was launched at Yantar Shipyard in Russia’s Kaliningrad. Indian Ambassador to Russia, D Bala Venkatesh Varma as well as senior dignitaries of ..

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