Page-11 of Current Affairs - September, 2021
ADB cuts India’s Growth Forecast to 10%
The Asian Development Bank (ADP) has reduced its forecast for India’s GDP growth to 10 percent in 2021-22, from 11 percent it projected earlier. Key Points GDP growth was reduced as the downside risks were dominating the economic outlook. ADB ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Guinness Records certified Japanese sisters as Oldest Living Twins
Guinness World Records has certified two Japanese sisters as the “oldest living identical twins” of the world on September 20, 2021. Key Points Both the sisters are at 107. This certification date coincides with the “Respect for the Aged Day” ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Bangladesh PM conferred with SDG Progress award
Bangladesh Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, has been conferred with the “SDG Progress Award” and was introduced as the “jewel in the crown of the day” at an event on September 20, 2021. Key Points Award was conferred by the UN-sponsored ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
September 21: World Alzheimer’s Day
World Alzheimer Day was observed across the world on September 21 with the objective of raising awareness of the disease, common symptoms and risk factors. Highlights Alzheimer disease is a prevalent kind of dementia which gradually causes memory loss & ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
September 21: International Day of Peace
The International Day of Peace is observed by United Nations on September 21, every year. Key Points This day is also called as World Peace Day. The Day is celebrated across the world in order to strengthen the ideals of ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Kharif Food Grain Production to touch 150.50 mn tonne in 2021
According to Agriculture Ministry, India’s food grain production is expected to touch a record of 150.50 million tonne in the Kharif season of 2021 with a better rice output. Highlights In the Kharif season of 2020-21 crop year, food grain ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Centre allowed IAS & IPS officers to retain gifts from Foreign Dignitaries
The Central Government has amended a 50-year-old rule and allowed IAS, IPS and IFoS officers to retain gifts they receive from foreign dignitaries while being members of the Indian delegation. Highlights As per existing rules, these officers were allowed to ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Two more Indian beaches gets International Blue Flag certification
Two more beaches in India have received the ‘Blue Flag’ certification on September 21, 2021. Key Points Blue flag certification is an international eco-level tag. With the addition of two beaches, the total number of such beaches in India have ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: September 22, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for September 22, 2021 INDIA – Two more Indian beaches get coveted International Blue Flag certification; Kovalam in Tamil Nadu and Eden in Puducherry – Air Marshal V R Chaudhari to be ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: September 19, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for September 19, 2021 INDIA – Nagaland’s Opposition-less government named United Democratic Alliance (UDA) – Rajasthan assembly passes bill allowing registration of child marriages – Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurates 2nd ..