Page-8 of Current Affairs - October, 2021

First Zika virus case reported in U.P

October 25, 2021

First case of Zika Virus was reported from Kanpur in the state of Uttar Pradesh on October 24, 2021. What is Zika Virus? Zika virus is a member of the Flaviviridae virus family. It is spread by daytime-active called named ..

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IAC Vikrant begins Second Phase of Sea Trials

October 25, 2021

First indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC) of India, named Vikrant, started its second phase of sea trials on October 24, 2022, in the backdrop of its planned induction into the Indian Navy by August 2022. Key Facts INS Vikrant is a ..

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Standing Committee on IT to examine media ethics

October 25, 2021

The Standing Committee on Information Technology has decided to review ethical standards in the media coverage. Highlights The standing committee also examines issues related to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Committee took this decision after looking at several public complaints ..

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SEBI declares state-owned PEC as ‘not fit & proper’

October 25, 2021

For the first time, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has declared a government-owned company called “PEC Ltd” as ‘not fit & proper’. Highlights PEC Ltd is a 100 per cent government-owned company. It has been declared ‘as ..

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‘PM Atma Nirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana’- Key Facts

October 25, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Uttar Pradesh on October 15, 2021 and launch Pradhan Mantri Atma Nirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana in Varanasi. Key Points Earlier on the same day, he inaugurated nine medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh. ..

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October 24: United Nations Day

October 25, 2021

The United Nations Day is observed on October 24, every year since 1948. Why is this day celebrated? The day marks the anniversary of the entry of the UN Charter into force in 1945. What is UN Charter? The UN ..

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Haryana announces Free Education Scheme

October 25, 2021

Chief Minister of Haryana, Manohar Lal Khattar, announced a free education scheme in state, to boost the level of education in the state. Key Facts Scheme has been announced to those whose verified family income is lower than Rs. 1.80 ..

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Study: Life expectancy in India drops by 2 years due to Covid

October 25, 2021

According to the scientists from a city-based International Institute for Population Studies (IIPS), Covid-19 pandemic has affected the lives of people across the world. Key Points As per scientists, in India, covid-19 pandemic has resulted a drop in life expectancy ..

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India’s first Banni buffalo IVF calf born

October 25, 2021

On October 23, 2021, India’s first IVF (in-vitro fertilisation) calf of Banni breed of buffaloes was born at a farmer’s house in Gir Somnath district of Gujarat. Key Facts Banni breed of buffalo is found primarily in the Kutch region ..

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Goa achieves ODF and Electricity for every household

October 25, 2021

Information and Broadcasting Minister, Anurag Thakur, recently complimented Goa as it achieved ODF and Electricity for every household. Key Points Goa has also become the first state to provide tap water to every household under the “Har Ghar Jal Mission”. ..

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