Page-2 of Current Affairs - October, 2021
Facebook rebrands as ‘Meta’
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
RBI: All micro loans must be collateral-free
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Chennai-Mysore-Chennai Shatabdi Express: First IMS certified train
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Gati Shakti Express inaugurated
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
BRICS Joint Statistical Publication- Highlights
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: 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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
CII Asia Health 2021 summit
CII Asia Health 2021 summit was held in October 28, 2021. Highlights Summit was addressed by the union minister for Health & Family Welfare, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya. In his address minister noted that, with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
PAC Study: Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana emerged toppers in Governance Performance
In the recent study of Public Affairs Centre (PAC) on governance performance, Kerala, Tamil Nadu & Telangana have emerged as the toppers. Key facts Kerala, Tamil Nadu & Telangana emerged as winners among 18 large states in governance performance. Telangana ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
6th edition of National Formulary of India (NFI)
Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Mansukh Mandaviya, launched the Sixth Edition of National Formulary of India (NFI) on October 25, 2021. Key Facts NFI was published by the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) for promoting rational use of medicines ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Pune Dialogue on National Security (PDNS) 2021
6th Pune Dialogue on National Security (PDNS) 2021 was inaugurated on October 28, 2021 by the Pune International Centre (PIC). Key Points It is a two-day virtual conference, in which National Security Advisor Ajit Doval delivered the inaugural address. Conference ..