Page-2 of Current Affairs - October, 2021

Andhra Pradesh: Cabinet gives nod for caste-based census

October 30, 2021

Andhra Pradesh Cabinet has decided to request the Centre to take up caste-based census to mention other backward classes (OBCs) in the national census for 2021. Highlights Cabinet authorized the state backward classes minister Venugopala Krishna, for moving a request ..

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Indian Navy’s stealth frigate Tushil launched in Russia

October 30, 2021

The seventh frigate of P1135.6 class was launched on October 28, 2021 for the Indian Navy. Highlights Frigate was launched at Yantar Shipyard in Russia’s Kaliningrad. Indian Ambassador to Russia, D Bala Venkatesh Varma as well as senior dignitaries of ..

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Facebook rebrands as ‘Meta’

October 30, 2021

Facebook Inc. has changed its name and logo to Meta Platforms Inc. on October 28, 2021. Highlights Facebook Inc. has been renamed to Meta Platforms Inc., or Meta to reflect its commitment to develop the new surround-yourself technology called as ..

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RBI: All micro loans must be collateral-free

October 30, 2021

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed to make micro-lending collateral-free for all the lenders, rather than just for microfinance institutions (MFIs). Highlights This proposal was announced by RBI deputy governor Rajeshwar Rao while he was delivering the inaugural ..

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Chennai-Mysore-Chennai Shatabdi Express: First IMS certified train

October 30, 2021

Chennai-Mysore-Chennai Shatabdi Express was given IMS certification recently. Key Points This train has become the first Integrated Management Systems (IMS) certified train of the Southern Railway. It has also become the first Shatabdi train as well as second mail or ..

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Gati Shakti Express inaugurated

October 30, 2021

Indian Railway has introduced a special train 01684/01683 called Gati Shakti Express to ease the extra rush of passengers during festive seasons like Diwali and Chhath Puja. Highlights Train will run between Anand Vihar Terminal-Patna-Anand Vihar Terminal. Train has been ..

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BRICS Joint Statistical Publication- Highlights

October 30, 2021

The 13th Meeting of Heads of National Statistical Offices of BRICS Countries was held virtually on October 28, 2021, under the Chairship of India. Highlights Meeting was chaired by Dr. G. P. Samanta, who happens to be the Chief Statistician ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 30, 2021

October 30, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 30, 2021 INDIA – Govt extends nationwide containment measures till November 30 in view of localised spread of the virus in few states – DRDO, IAF jointly test indigenously developed ..

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