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September 30: International Translation Day
International Translation Day was observed on September 30, honouring the work of Language specialists who contributes significantly on developing the international understanding. Key facts The day is observed to mark the death of St. Jerome on September 30. He was ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
India-Australia inked ‘Terms of Reference’
India and Australia signed the terms of reference (ToR) on September 29, 2021 to conduct navy to navy talks. Highlights ToR is the first such document, which was signed by the Indian Navy with any country. Signing ceremony was held ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
AUSINDEX: 4th India-Australia biennial maritime series
India and Australia participated in the fourth iteration of the biennial maritime series called ‘AUSINDEX’ on September 30, 2021. Key Facts This exercise will allow the Royal Australian Navy and Indian Navy in strengthening their “inter-operability” by sharing the best ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
‘Bal Raksha Kit’- Things to Know
All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), under the AYUSH ministry, has developed “Bal Raksha Kit” which is an immunity boosting kit. Key Points This kit was developed keeping the third wave of the coronavirus disease in mind. This is an ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Giriraj Singh launches People’s Plan Campaign 2021
Union Minister for Panchayati Raj & Rural Development, Giriraj Singh, launched “People’s Plan Campaign 2021- Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas” on September 30, 2021. Highlights He also launched a Vibrant Gram Sabha Dashboard on the occasion. A booklet on People Plan Campaign-2021 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
NITI Aayog: Assessment report of District hospitals
According to the “Assessment report of District Hospitals” by NITI Aayog, a district hospital in India has 24 beds per 1 lakh population, on an average. Key Findings NITI Aayog’s study called “Best Practices in the Performance of District Hospitals” ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
PM launches Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 and AMRUT 2.0
On October 1, 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 (SBM-U 2.0) along with the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0 (AMTUT 2.0). These schemes were launched at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
UNCTAD Digital Economy Report 2021
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) published its “UNCTAD Digital Economy Report 2021, recently. Key Findings of report In its report, UNCTAD noted the Philippines as one among six countries that allows free flow of data across borders. ..