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UN warns of Afghan Food Crisis
The World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that, tens of millions of Afghans, including children, could die of starvation if urgent action is not taken. Key Facts WEP is calling to release the frozen funds without delay to provide humanitarian ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
China adopts New Border Law
For the first time, China has enacted a national law on “protection and exploitation” of country’s land border areas. Key facts Timing of the new border law is significant as China continues to be at loggerheads with India across the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 26, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 26, 2021 INDIA – PM launches Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission in his Varanasi (UP) to address gaps and strengthen the critical healthcare network – National Steering Committee (NSC) for ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Indian Telegraph Right of Way (Amendment) Rules, 2021
Indian government notified “Indian Telegraph Right of Way (Amendment) Rules, 2021” on October 22, 2021, for incorporating provisions related to nominal one-time compensation. Highlights The rules also seek to incorporate “uniform procedure for establishing overground telegraph line in Indian Telegraph ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Australia: In-principal support for net zero by 2050
Australian Cabinet is set to consider conditions that junior coalition partner of government has placed on committing to the target of zero net carbon emissions by 2050. Key Facts In-principal support of the Nationals party for the target was agreed ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
RBI caps NBFC IPO Funding
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a scale-based regulation of non-banking finance companies on October 22, 2021. Key Points RBI’s regulation also comprises of a ceiling on IPO funding per borrower and changes in minimum net owned fund, capital ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
First Zika virus case reported in U.P
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
IAC Vikrant begins Second Phase of Sea Trials
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 ..