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UDAN 4.1: First direct flight on Shillong-Dibrugarh route
Union Civil Aviation Minister, Jyotiraditya Scindia, inaugurated the first direct flight on Shillong–Dibrugarh sector on October 26, 2021. Key Points This flight was made operational under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN). In September 2021, Shillong ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
India-Sweden celebrate Innovation Day
India and Sweden celebrated the 8th Innovation Day on October 26. During the online event they discussed several aspects of climate change and possible solutions to bring in green transition. Highlights The one-day event was divided into nine parts for ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
67th National Film Awards presented
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu presented the 67th National Film awards on October 25, 2021. Highlights 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award was conferred to actor Rajinikanth. Manoj Bajpayee, Kangana Ranaut and Dhanush were conferred with acting honours. Best Feature Film award ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission on October 25, 2021, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Key Points This scheme is of worth Rs 5000-crore and is India’s largest scheme launched to scale-up health infrastructure. The mission ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
National Steering Committee for implementation of the NIPUN Bharat Mission
On October 25, 2021, a National Steering Committee (NSC) has been formed to implement NIPUN Bharat Mission. NIPUN Bharat Mission NIPUN stands for “National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy”. This mission was launched by the “Department ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
UN on Iran’s Death Penalty
A human rights expert from United Nations has described the Iran’s Death penalty as “an arbitrary deprivation of life”. Key Points UN described that the executions carried out in Iran is often used as a political tool. The death penalty ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Govt to set up panel for National Employment Policy
The central government has planned to set up a committee for National Employment Policy (NEP), which seeks to create a roadmap for improving job opportunities in India. Highlights The committee will comprise of representatives from Ministry of labour and other ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Saudi Arabia launches National Infrastructure Fund
Saudi Arabia launched a “National Infrastructure Fund” on October 25, 2021 to invest 200 billion Riyals in projects over the next decade. Highlights National Infrastructure Fund will invest in water, transportation, energy, education, health, digital infrastructure, and communication. The fund ..