Page-14 of Current Affairs - October, 2021

Russia to help India tackle coal shortage

India and Russia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate in mining and steel sector. Key facts MoU was signed between Union Minister of Steel, Ram Chandra Prasad and Russia’s minister of energy Nikolay Shulginov. The MoU specially ..

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Report: India at top in Emissions related to Crop Burning

Climate tech start-up, Blue Sky Analytics, published its report on emissions related to crop burning. In the report, India has been ranked at the top position. Key Points As per report, India accounted for 13 per cent of total global ..

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India-Taliban to meet at Moscow-format meeting

India and Taliban are set to meet face-to-face at the “Moscow Format” meeting which will be hosted by Russia on October 20, 2021. Key Points India and Taliban meeting is expected to focus on formation of an inclusive government and ..

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Report: Africa’s glaciers to disappear soon

World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and other agency released its new report on October 19, 2021. In its report, these agencies warned that, Africa’s rare glaciers are going to disappear in next two decades because of climate change. Key facts The ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 20, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 20, 2021 INDIA – Govt extends ability of existing air quality early warning system to have decision-making capability – J&K: Piyush Goyal inaugurates 250mm Seer Water supply scheme in Pahalgam, ..

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BC commission begins Enumeration Exercise

As per Chairman of Andhra Pradesh Commission for Backward Classes, Justice A. Sankara Narayana, the enumeration & enlistment programme has been undertaken for the enrolment of deserving castes and remove inequity. Key Facts This commission was established on October 18, ..

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PM to attend Abhidhamma Day programme at U.P

Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, is set to visit Uttar Pradesh on October 20, 2021 to attend Abhidhamma Day Programme. Key Points On the occasion, Prime Minister will inaugurate the Kushinagar International Airport. After this launch, he will participate in an ..

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Alibaba launches new server chip based on advanced 5-nanometer tech

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. have launched a new server chip on the basis of advanced 5-nanometer technology. Highlights This marks a milestone in light of semiconductor self-sufficiency of China. The newest chip was launched on the basis of micro-architecture provided by ..

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Gen-Next Democratic Network’ initiative- Key Facts

Under the new initiative called “Gen-Next Democratic Network” initiative, India is set to host young leaders aged under 35. Key Points This event will be organised in November 2021. It has been planned by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR). ..

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UIDAI to host ‘Aadhaar Hackathon 2021’

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is set to host the ‘Aadhaar Hackathon 2021’ from October 28, 2021. About Aadhaar Hackathon The Aadhaar Hackathon is set to identify young innovators in the area of information technology. The event will start ..

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