Page-23 of Current Affairs - October, 2021
Global Hunger Index: India at 101st rank
Global Hunger Index 2021, which is prepared jointly by Irish aid agency called ‘Concern Worldwide’ and German organisation called ‘Welt Hunger Hilfe’, was released on October 14, 2021. The Index termed the hunger level in India as alarming. Where India ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
PLI scheme for telecom products launched
Minister of State of Ministry of Communication, Devusinh Chauhan, launched a Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI Scheme) for Telecom & Networking Products on October 14, 2021. Why this scheme was launched in telecom sector? PLI Scheme in telecom sector was ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2021
India and the United States are set to start a 15-day mega military exercise in Alaska from October 15, 2021 in a bid to further deepen bilateral military cooperation between both the countries. Key Points Year 2021 will mark the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
India to pilot 1000 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
Central Government has given its approval to invite the expression of interest for installation of pilot 1000 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project. Key Facts This pilot project is the joint effort of “Ministry of New & Renewable energy” ..
Month: 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 ..