Page-14 of 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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
India set to touch 100 crore Covid vaccination mark
India crossed another significant milestone in its fight against the covid-19 pandemic on October 21, 2021. It touched the mark of 100 crore Covid vaccinations including the first as well as second doses. Key Points On the other hand, India ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
RBI fines Paytm Payments Bank and Western Union
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed monetary penalty on two payment system operators viz., Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PBBL) as well as Western Union Financial Services Inc. Key Points RBI levied a penalty of Rs 1 crore on PBBL. ..