Page-15 of Current Affairs - October, 2021
India, US, UAE, and Israel form a new QUAD
India, Israel, United States and United Arab Emirates (UAE) are ready to build on momentum created by “Abraham Accords” by holding the first meeting of their foreign ministers on October 18, 2021. Key Points The meeting is being described in ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
NITI Aayog launches Geospatial Energy Map of India
Government think tank, NITI Aayog, launched the Geospatial Energy Map of India on October 18, 2021. Key Points This Geospatial Energy Map of India provides a holistic picture of all energy resources like oil & gas wells, petroleum refineries, conventional ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Govt and NABARD’s NTPL sign Trust deed to promote FPOs
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has dedicated Rs 1000 crores fund to provide credit guarantees to around 10,000 farmer producer organisations (FPOs). Key Points This dedicated fund will be housed under the “Credit Guarantee Fund Trust ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
India-Israel to resume negotiations on FTA
India and Israel have agreed to resume the negotiations on Free Trade Agreement (FTA) from November 2021. Aim of FTA Both the countries will negotiate on FTA with the aim of concluding long-pending deal by June 2022. Discussions regarding FTA ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Kerala to market Kudumbashree products on online platform
Kerala Government has planned to start an online platform to market and deliver products manufactured by ‘Micro, Small and Medium production units including Kudumbashree. Key Facts As per State Industries Minister P Rajeeve, Kerala government has already started preliminary level ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Amit Rastogi: CMD of National Research Development Corporation
Commodore Amit Rastogi (Retd), after being into service to Indian Navy for 34 years, has taken charge as Chairman & Managing Director of National Research Development Corporation. He took charges on October 18, 2021. Who is Amit Rastogi? He holds ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Delhi’s Rojgar Bazaar 2.0
The Delhi government floated tenders for developing a portal called “Rojgar Bazaar 2.0” on October 14, 2021. Key Points The portal will provide employment related services to the youth of Delhi. It will provide end-to-end employment related information and artificial ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 19, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 19, 2021 INDIA – Second edition of Naval Commanders’ Conference of 2021 commences in New Delhi – Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launches an ‘Integrated Unmanned Road Map for Indian Navy’ ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
October 17: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
The International day for Eradication of Poverty is observed every year on October 17. Key Points The day is observed to recognize and acknowledge the efforts and struggles faced by people, who are pushed to live in poverty. It provides ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Punjab: Mera Ghar Mere Naam scheme launched
Chief Minister of Punjab, Charanjit Singh Channi, launched “Mera Ghar Mere Naam” scheme on October 17, 2021. Key Points The scheme will give ownership rights to the people who are living in houses within the lal lakir of cities as ..