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Velyat: Iran’s annual Air Defence Drill
Iran started a massive, two-day air defence drill in its sprawling central desert, on October 12, 2021. Highlights In the annual manoeuvres called Velyat, both the army and the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard were taking earlier. Now, elite air force, air ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Cabinet approves affiliation of 100 schools with Sainik School Society
Union Cabinet given its approval for affiliation of one hundred government sector as well as private sector schools with the Sainik School Society. Key Facts Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the proposal on October 12, 2021. ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 13, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 13, 2021 INDIA – Union Cabinet approves affiliation of 100 Schools in Government and private sector with Sainik School Society – PM Modi participates in G20 Extraordinary Summit on Afghanistan ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Civil Aviation Min approves Akasa Air to operate in India
Ministry of Civil Aviation has given a no-objection certificate (NOC) to new airline named ‘Akasa Air’ for its operation in India. Highlights Akasa Air is baked by Rakesh Jhunjhunwala as well as ex-Jet Airways CEO Vinay Dube. The new airline ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Rajnish Kumar joins BharatPe as Chairman
Former chief of State Bank of India, Rajnish Kumar, has joined the Board of BharatPe as chairman. Key Points Rajnish Kumar will get involved in defining the short-term and long-term strategies of companies. He will also work closely with other ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Finance Ministry’s Monthly Economic Review
The Ministry of Finance recently released its “Monthly Economic Review for September 2021”. According to the report, Indian economy is on path of swift recovery from the impact of Covid-19 pandemic. Key Findings As per economic review report, sustained & ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Covid: WHO recommends 3rd dose for immunocompromised
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended for third dose of immunocompromised, following a four-day meeting of the “Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on Immunization”. The final report on the matter will be issued in December. Key Points According ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Tunisia’s President unveils new Government
President of Tunisia, Kais Saied, unveiled a new government on October 11, 2021. Highlights The President also gave no hint when he would give up his near total control, seizing most powers in July 2021. He also did not give ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Alexander Schellenberg appointed Austria’s new Chancellor
On October 11, 2021, Alexander Schellenberg was elected as Austrian Chancellor after resignation of Sebastian Kurz. Highlights Sebastian Kurz resigned because of his involvement in a corruption scandal. Apart from Alexander, Michael Linhardt joined in for the role of foreign ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
IEA invites India to become full-time member
International Energy Agency (IEA) has invited India to become its full-time member. Key Points This membership invitation was given in the light that, India is world’s third-largest energy consumer. If this proposal is accepted, it will require India to increase ..