Page-26 of Current Affairs - October, 2021
Former IAS Amit Khare appointed as advisor to PM Modi
Former higher education secretary, Amit Khare, was appointed as advisor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 12, 2021. Key Points Amit Khare got retired from IAS position in the month of September 2021. He is a retired IAS officer ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Covaxin approved for emergency use in 2–18-year-olds
The Subject Expert Committee on Covid-19 has approved the “emergency use” of Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin vaccine for children aged between 2-18 years old. Key Points Phase-2 and Phase-3 trials of the Covaxin vaccine by Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech on children below ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Delhi Govt’s ‘Desh Ke Mentor’ Programme
The Delhi government launched its “Desh ke Mentors” programme on October 11, 2021. This programme will be implemented across all the schools in Delhi. Key Points This programme was launched with the aim of providing students with young mentors. Young ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Henley passport index 2021- Highlights
The Henley Passport Index 2021 was released recently in which India’s rank has dropped by six places as compared to 2020 index. Key Points Henley Passport Index lists the most travel-friendly passports of the world. This year India has been ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
India to submit National vaccination plan and targets to WHO
India is set to submit its covid-19 vaccination plan and targets to the World Health Organization (WHO). Highlights India will submit an updated national vaccination trajectory and plans that defines the dose requirements for guiding investment. Guiding investments are required to ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Vision Plan (2021-2031) for Indian Zoos
Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change released the “Vision Plan: 2021-2031” for Indian zoos. This plan was released during a two-day National Conference for zoo directors & veterinarians in Gujarat. Highlights The two-day conference was organized by Central Zoo ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
NITI Aayog: Handbook on Sustainable urban plastic waste management
The Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, Rajiv Kumar, launched the “NITI Aayog – United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Handbook on Sustainable Urban Plastic Waste Management” on October 12, 2021. Key Points This handbook was launched in New Delhi. The handbook ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Supreme Court on National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) position
Supreme Court in a landmark judgement noted that, “National Green Tribunal does have suo moto powers and it can hear environmental issues on its own”. Key Points This order came even though Union government said NGT does not have powers ..