Page-17 of Current Affairs - October, 2021
Ecuador: Emergency declared over crime wave
The South American Country, Ecuador, has declared a state of emergency because of crime wave. Key Points President of Ecuador, Guillermo Lasso, announced a 60-day state of emergency on October 19, 2021 because of rise in violent drug crimes. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Gita Gopinath to leave IMF
Chief Economist and Director of the Research Department of International Monetary Fund (IMF), Gita Gopinath, is set to leave her job in January 2022. Highlights She will return to the prestigious Harvard University, after leaving the job. The Indian-American economist ..
Month: 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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
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, ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
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, ..