Page-19 of Current Affairs - October, 2021
Govt launches ‘One Health Consortium’
The Department of Biotechnology launched a ‘One Health’ consortium on October 14, 2021 in virtual mode. It was launched by secretary of Department of Biotechnology, Dr Renu Swarup. One Health Consortium One Health Consortium has been empowered to carry out ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
What is Kunming Biodiversity Fund?
China pledged to inject $233 million into a new fund called “Kunming Biodiversity Fund” for the protection of biodiversity in developing countries, recently. Highlights This decision was taken during a key UN conservation summit, even though major donors disagreed on ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
What is Northern Ireland Protocol?
The Northern Ireland protocol was designed to prevent checks across the border between Northern Ireland (US) and the Republic of Ireland (EU), following Brexit. Highlights The Protocol came into force in the beginning of 2021. It has resulted into disagreements ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Home Ministry enhances powers of BSF
Home Ministry has enhanced the powers of Border Security Force (BSF). Under the enhanced power, officers will have the power to search and arrest. What are the enhanced powers? Officers will also have the power of seizure up to the extent ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 15, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 15, 2021 INDIA – Home Ministry enhances BSF’s powers to “arrest, search and seize” near international boundary – AIIMS launches ‘Healthy Smile’ mobile app for oral hygiene awareness among children ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
October 13: International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction is observed globally on October 13, every year. Aim of the day The day is observed with the aim of promoting a global culture of risk awareness and disaster reduction. It celebrates how ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
What is Climate Resilience Information System and Planning Tool?
Union Minister of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Giriraj Singh, launched the “Climate Resilience Information System and Planning (CRISP-M) tool” through a virtual event. Key Points The CRISP-M tool has been launched in order to integrate the climate information in ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
New rules for allowing abortion till 24 weeks
Government has incorporated new rules under the “Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act, 2021, which was passed in March 2021. Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Rules, 2021 Under the new rules, the gestational limit for termination of pregnancy has been ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Maritime Exercise Malabar Phase II
The Indian Navy is set to take part in “Second Phase of multilateral maritime exercise” called “Exercise Malabar” along with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) and the United States Navy (USN). Key Facts Malabar ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
India’s Plastic Waste Recycling Targets
The Union environment ministry has released a draft notification to regulate the extended producer responsibility (EPR) under the “Plastic Waste Management Rules 2016”. Key facts The draft provides that, quantity of waste will have to be managed by producers, brand ..