Page-21 of Current Affairs - October, 2021
IMF Annual Report on India
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) published its annual report on October 15, 2021. In its report, it states that, India’s economy is gradually recovering after it was hit hard by two Covid-19 waves. Key Findings IMF however cautioned the authorities ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
What are Green Crackers?
Amid the Covid-19 pandemic related situation and concerns regarding increasing pollution due to firecrackers during festive season, many states have imposed certain rules on fireworks in the year 2021. Highlights States have imposed either a complete or partial ban on ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
China launches Astronaut crew on 6-month mission
China launched a three-person crew for a mission of six-month on board the Shenzhou-13 spaceship to its space station on October 16, 2021. Key Points The crew is planned to set up new record for the time spent in space ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
October 14: World Sight Day
World Sight Day is observed on the second Thursday in months of October. In the year 2021, the day was observed on October 14. Highlights This day is a global event which seeks to draw attention on blindness and vision ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
October 15: International Day of Rural Women
The International Day for Rural Women is observed on October 15, every year. Theme of the day International Day for Rural Women 2021 is observed under the theme “Rural women cultivating good food for all”. Key Points This day focuses ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
October 15: Global Handwashing Day
On October 15, Global Handwashing Day was observed across the world in order to raise awareness and develop better understanding on the importance of hand hygiene in keeping people safe and healthy. Theme of the day Theme of the ‘Global ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
8th ministerial meeting of India-US Economic & Financial Partnership Dialogue
Eighth ministerial meeting of “India-United States of America (US) Economic and Financial Partnership Dialogue” was held on October 15, 2021 at Washington D.C. Highlights Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman and Secretary of Treasury of the United ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
India’s foreign exchange reserves increased by USD 2.039 billion
As per RBI data, India’s foreign exchange reserves increased by USD 2.039 billion in the first week of October 2021. Highlights Foreign exchange now stands at USD 639.516 billion. In the last week of September, reserves had dropped by USD 1.169 ..