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MoRD: 152 SAKSHAM Centres launched under DAY-NRLM
Ministry of Rural Development launched 152 SAKSHAM centres under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). These centres were launched as a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. Key Points About 152 Centre for Financial Literacy & Service ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
UPSC launches helpline for job aspirants
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has launched a toll-free helpline number for job aspirants, recently. Highlights This facility can be used by the government job aspirants belonging to economically weaker sections and backward classes. Helpline number will be operational ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
FATF adds Turkey to Grey List; Pak retained
Global terror financing watchdog, Financial Action Task Force (FATF), retained Pakistan on the ‘Grey List of countries’. Key Points This time, the watchdog had added three new countries namely Turkey, Jordan & Mali, to the Grey List. As per FATF, ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
HDFC Bank, Mastercard, USAID commit $100-mn credit facility
HDFC Bank, Mastercard and USAID have committed $100-mn credit facility with the aim to expand lending to small businesses. Key Points New credit facility will help small businesses that require financing for maintaining and growing their operations. The credit facility ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Intel Unnati Data-Centric Labs
Intel has announced the launch of “Intel Unnati Program” on October 21, 2021 in order to help equip engineering students in India with data-centric skills that are relevant for industry. Key Points Intel has also planned to setup 100 Intel Unnati Data Centric Labs by the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Barbados elects first ever President
The Caribbean Island called Barbados, in a bid to become a republic, has elected its first ever president. Highlights This is a key step in preparations for becoming a republic. This move will also remove Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II as head ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
UN sets up Special Trust fund for Afghanistan
The United Nations has set up a special trust fund on October 21, 2021 for Afghanistan, in order to provide urgently needed cash directly to Afghans. Highlights This special trust fund was set up through a system by tapping into ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Global Food Security Index 2021
Tenth edition of the Global Food Security Index was published recently. In the index, India has been ranked at 71st position. Highlights The Global Food Security (GFS) Index 2021 was prepared by analysing data from 113 countries. On the other hand, ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 22, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 22, 2021 INDIA – Supreme Court says farmers have right to protest, but can’t block roads – Archaeological Survey of India illuminates 100 monuments in tri-color to celebrate the landmark ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Parambikulam Tiger Conservation Foundation wins Earth Guardian Award
The Parambikulam Tiger Conservation Foundation (PaTCoF) has won the “Earth Guardian Award” which was instituted by the NatWest Group. Key Points PaTCoF is a non-profit organisation under forest department which seeks to facilitate conservation of tiger and biodiversity in the ..