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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 15, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 15, 2021 INDIA – Home Ministry enhances BSF’s powers to “arrest, search and seize” near international boundary – AIIMS launches ‘Healthy Smile’ mobile app for oral hygiene awareness among children ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
October 13: International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction is observed globally on October 13, every year. Aim of the day The day is observed with the aim of promoting a global culture of risk awareness and disaster reduction. It celebrates how ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
What is Climate Resilience Information System and Planning Tool?
Union Minister of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Giriraj Singh, launched the “Climate Resilience Information System and Planning (CRISP-M) tool” through a virtual event. Key Points The CRISP-M tool has been launched in order to integrate the climate information in ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
New rules for allowing abortion till 24 weeks
Government has incorporated new rules under the “Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act, 2021, which was passed in March 2021. Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Rules, 2021 Under the new rules, the gestational limit for termination of pregnancy has been ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Maritime Exercise Malabar Phase II
The Indian Navy is set to take part in “Second Phase of multilateral maritime exercise” called “Exercise Malabar” along with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) and the United States Navy (USN). Key Facts Malabar ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
India’s Plastic Waste Recycling Targets
The Union environment ministry has released a draft notification to regulate the extended producer responsibility (EPR) under the “Plastic Waste Management Rules 2016”. Key facts The draft provides that, quantity of waste will have to be managed by producers, brand ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
India at 3rd position in RE Investment attractiveness index
Ernst & Young’s (EY) Renewable Energy (RE) Country Attractiveness Index was recently published in which India has been ranked at 3rd position. Key Points RE Investment attractive index ranks the world’s top 40 nations with respect to attractiveness of their deployment opportunities and ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
UN Biodiversity Summit begins in China
United Nations Biodiversity Summit started in China, on October 12, 2021. Key Points The key U.N. summit has been tasked with protecting biodiversity. Summit started in the backdrop of meeting among countries to tackle pollution and prevent mass extinction, before ..