Page-17 of Current Affairs - September, 2021
September 16: World Ozone Day
World Ozone Day or the International Day for preservation of Ozone Layer was observed on September 16, 2021 across the world. Highlights This day is celebrated every year and is dedicated to a cause which might not be visibly relevant ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
RBI allows Ujjivan SFB to form a special committee
Reserve Bank has given its nod to the Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (SFB) to form a special committee of directors on September 15, 2021 in order to oversee the operations in absence of an MD and CEO. Highlights Special Committee ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Cabinet approves decks for NARCL
Union Government has approved the decks for National Asset reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL) on September 16, 2021. Highlights This proposal requires the government to guarantee Security Receipts (SR) issued by NARCL, while buying non-performing assets (NPAs) from banks. This move ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
3 NIELIT centres of Northeast State inaugurated
Union minister of state for electronics & information technology, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, inaugurated three National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) centres of northeast states on September 16, 2021. Highlights One of the NIELIT centres was inaugurated in Churachandpur district ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
ISRO to develop reusable GSLV Mk-III launch vehicle
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is working on technologies in order to develop reusable GSLV Mk-III launch vehicle. Key Points This new technology will help ISRO to land its GSLV Mk-III launch vehicles vertically. It will be similar to ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Cabinet approves Eklavya Model Residential School
State Cabinet has approved the transfer of 15 acres of government land in favour of the Tribal welfare Department for construction of Eklavya Model Residential School, in Visakhapatnam district. Key points Eklavya Model Residential School will be constructed at the ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
NCRB data: Crime decreased; clashes increased in year of lockdown
National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) released its report titled “Crime in India”. According to the report, the year of lockdown (2020) witnessed lesser traditional crimes like against women & children but more of civil conflicts. Key findings of the report ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
UNICEF calls on nations to reopen schools
The United Nations children’s fund (UNICEF) has called on education authorities to reopen schools as soon as possible, in countries where millions of students are allowed to go to their classrooms for 18 months amidst the covid-19 pandemic. Highlights Schools ..