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Nobel Prize in Economics 2021
Three United States-based economists namely, David Card, Joshua D Angrist and Guido W Imbens have been conferred the “Nobel prize in Economics 2021”. Highlights They were conferred with the prize for their work on “use of natural experiments” on the impact ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 12, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 12, 2021 INDIA – PM Modi, Boris Johnson connect to discuss vaccine certification, trade, climate – As the Special Envoy of Prime Minister, Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakshi ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Long haul freight trains ‘Trishul’ and ‘Garuda’ operated at SCR
Railways successfully operated two long haul freight trains called “Trishul” and “Garuda” for the first time in South-Central Railway (SCR). Highlights These trains are twice or multiple times longer than normal composition of freight trains. They provides an effective solution ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
India agrees to $200 mn LoC to support Kyrgyzstan
According to External Affairs Minister (EAM), S Jaishankar, India has agreed on USD 200 million Line of Credit support for the developmental projects in Kyrgyzstan. Key Facts This line of credit was agreed upon after meeting between EAM S. Jaishankar and Kyrgyz Foreign Minister ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Football: Sunil Chhetri equals Pele with 77th goal
Sunil Chhetri has equalled the legendary Pele by making the 77th international goal as his 83rd minute strike, on October 10, 2021. Key Points 77th goal by Chhetri during the strike helped India to beat Nepal by 1-0. This goal ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
October 10: World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day was observed across the world on October 10, 2021 with the objective of raising awareness on mental health issues. Key Points The day is observed to gain support on initiatives related to mental health and well-being. ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
UN Human Rights Council recognises ‘Right to a clean environment’
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) unanimously voted to recognise a clean, healthy & sustainable environment as a universal right. This right was recognised by UNHRC on October 8, 2021 in Geneva, Switzerland. Highlights Once the right is recognised ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Telangana to test Mobile-based e-voting system
The Telangana State Election Commission has planned to conduct a dry run of a “Mobile-Based e-voting system”. Highlights The development of this system is guided by the necessity of holding polls in India amid the Covid-19 pandemic. This system, if ..