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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 16, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 16, 2021 INDIA – Home Minister Amit Shah visits National Memorial Cellular Jail in Port Blair in Andaman & Nicobar Islands – PM performs Bhoomi Poojan ceremony of Hostel Phase-1 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
AIIMS launches ‘Healthy Smile’ Mobile App
A bilingual mobile application ‘Healthy Smile’ was launched by AIIMS in a bid to raise awareness on maintaining oral hygiene among children. Key Facts This app is an initiative of the Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, with the help ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
India re-elected to UN Human Rights Council for 2022-24
India got re-elected to the UN Human Rights Council for 2022-24 term on October 14, 2021 with the overwhelming majority in United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Key Facts Envoy from New Delhi described the election as “robust endorsement” of India’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
China-Russia ‘Joint Sea 2021 naval exercise’
China and Russia are holding Joint naval drills called “Joint Sea 2021 naval exercise” in the Sea of Japan. Key Points The joint naval drill was kicked off from October 14, 2021. It highlights the latest sign of growing political ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Defence Minister addresses ‘SCO seminar on Role of Women in Armed Forces’
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) seminar on ‘Role of Women in Armed Forces’ was organised on October 14, in virtual mode. Key Points The webinar was addressed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. During the seminar, defence minister highlighted that government has ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
MyParkings app- Highlights
Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Thakur, launched the ‘MyParkings’ app on October 14, 2021. Key Points MyParkings App is a first-of-its-kind initiative. On this app, people can book parking slots online in areas which are under the jurisdiction ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Global Hunger Index: India at 101st rank
Global Hunger Index 2021, which is prepared jointly by Irish aid agency called ‘Concern Worldwide’ and German organisation called ‘Welt Hunger Hilfe’, was released on October 14, 2021. The Index termed the hunger level in India as alarming. Where India ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
PLI scheme for telecom products launched
Minister of State of Ministry of Communication, Devusinh Chauhan, launched a Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI Scheme) for Telecom & Networking Products on October 14, 2021. Why this scheme was launched in telecom sector? PLI Scheme in telecom sector was ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2021
India and the United States are set to start a 15-day mega military exercise in Alaska from October 15, 2021 in a bid to further deepen bilateral military cooperation between both the countries. Key Points Year 2021 will mark the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
India to pilot 1000 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
Central Government has given its approval to invite the expression of interest for installation of pilot 1000 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project. Key Facts This pilot project is the joint effort of “Ministry of New & Renewable energy” ..