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October 7: World Cotton Day 2021
World Cotton Day was observed on October 7, across the world, in a bid to raise awareness regarding the cotton sector among people. Key Points UN World Cotton Day (WCD) is celebrated annually on October 7 with the aim of ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
World Bank Report- Shifting Gears: Digitization and Services-Led Development
As per World Bank’s report titled “Shifting Gears: Digitization and Services-Led Development”, Indian economy is expected to increase by 8.3% in the fiscal year 2021-2022. Key findings of report As per report, in the next financial year, India’s economic prospects will ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 8, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 8, 2021 INDIA – PM inaugurates 35 PSA (pressure swing adsorption) oxygen plants established under PM CARES fund – Lakhimpur Kheri violence of Oct 3: Supreme Court tells U.P. to ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Anshu Malik:1st Indian woman wrestler to reach World Championship final
On October 6, 2021, Anshu Malik has become the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the final of 2021 World Wrestling Championships. Key facts She created this history after outclassing junior European champion Solomiia Vynnyk. The 19-year-old wrestler from India ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Moody’s upgrades outlook on India’s sovereign rating to Stable
Rating agency Moody’s Investors Service upgraded the sovereign rating outlook of India to stable from negative. Highlights This rating was upgraded citing reduced risks from COVID-19 as well as negative feedback between real economy & financial system. Moddy’s has retained ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Annual International G-20 Conference- Highlights
13th Annual International G-20 conference was held on October 6, 2021. India was represented by Finance Minister (FM) Nirmala Sitharaman. Highlights During the conference, FM noted that, India is working for identifying the vacuum areas in international policy coordination, in ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
ICMR releases MUDRA Toolbox in 5 Indian languages
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) released “Multilingual Dementia Research and Assessment (MUDRA) toolbox” in five Indian Languages on October 5, 2021. Key Facts Toolbox was launched in order to expand the care and outreach to people suffering from dementia. ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
UAE announces Probe targeting asteroid between Mars & Jupiter
United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced its plan to send a probe on an asteroid between Mars and Jupiter for collecting data regarding origins of the universe. Key Facts If this mission is successful, UAE will join the elite club of ..