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RBI grants licence to NARCL
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) granted the licence to the Rs 6,000 crore National Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd. (NARCL). Key Facts This move will help in starting operations of the bad bank. NARCL was incorporated in Mumbai in July 2021 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
NASA’s Psyche Mission- Key Facts
American Space Agency, NASA, is set to send its “Psyche Mission” to visit a giant asteroid called Psyche, which could be the frozen remains of molten core of a bygone world. Key points Psyche asteroid orbits around the Sun in ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
October 4: World Habitat Day
World Habitat Day was observed on October 4, 2021. This day is an initiative of United Nations. Highlights This day is observed with the aim of promoting the basic right of adequate shelter and housing for everyone across the world ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
EU approves Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccine booster
European Medicines Agency (EMA) approved the booster doses of Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for people aged 18 and above on October 4, 2021. Key Facts This approval given as data for the vaccine showed a rise in antibody levels when a ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
‘Made in India’ drone used to transport COVID-19 vaccine
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launched an initiative on October 4, 2021 to facilitate COVID-19 vaccine delivery using “made in India drones” in the tough & hard-to-reach terrains of Northeast. Key Facts For the purpose, ICMR has designed a delivery ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Urban Conclave in Lucknow-Highlights
Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, inaugurated “Azadi@75 – New Urban India: Transforming Urban Landscape conference-cum-expo” on October 5, 2021 in Lucknow. Key facts On the occasion, he digitally interacted with beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U) houses and ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
DRDO Dare to Dream 2.0 & Young Scientists awards
On October 4, 2021, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh felicitated the winners of ‘Dare to Dream 2.0’ Contest organised by Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO). Highlights Awards were given to 40 winners, including 22 in Individual category and 18 in ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
TN launches software to aid police investigations
Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, MK Stalin, launched face recognition software on October 4, 2021 for assisting police officials in their investigation. Key Points “Face recognition software” will help the police personnel in comparing the photos of suspects ..