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Right Livelihood Award 2021
Right Livelihood Award 2021 was conferred to Delhi-based environmental organisation “Legal Initiative for Forest and Environment (LIFE)”. This award is also known as “Sweden’s alternative Nobel Prize”. Highlights LIFE has received the award for its “grassroots approach to empower vulnerable ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: September 30, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for September 30, 2021 INDIA – Cabinet approves launch of ‘PM POSHAN in Schools’ scheme that will provide hot cooked meal to school children studying in classes 1-8 of government and government-aided ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Amazon Future Engineer Programme launched in India
E-commerce giant, Amazon India, announced the launch of “Amazon Future Engineer” on September 27, 2021 in India. Amazon Future is its global computer science education programme. Highlights As per company, Amazon future programme will enable access to quality computer science education ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
France- Greece sign defence deal
France and Greece signed a multibillion-euro defence deal on September 27, 2021, to boost the defence capabilities. Highlights The defence deal includes Athens’ decision to buy three French warships under a strategy of boosting its defence capacities across the Eastern Mediterranean amid ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Ease of Logistics Portal- Key Facts
The Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal, launched “Ease of Logistic Portal” on September 27, 2021. Key Points While launching the portal, the minister noted that the ‘Rules of Business’ have to be the same for all stakeholders. ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Ordnance Factory Board dissolved
Defence Ministry has issued an order to dissolve the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) in effect from October 1, 2021. Highlights After October 1, its assets, employees and management will be transferred to seven newly constituted Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs). ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
India to increase share of renewable energy to 60 % in Major Ports
According to Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonwal, government has aimed to increase India’s share of renewable energy to 60% in Major ports through solar and wind power. Highlights Presently, renewable energy accounts for less than 10% ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
India-US: MoUs for cooperation in Health and Biomedical Sciences
Union minister for health and family welfare, Mansukh Mandaviya, addressed the closing session of 4th Indo-US Health Dialogue on September 28, 2021. This session was hosted by India. Highlights The two-day Dialogue deliberated upon several ongoing collaborations in the health ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Aapda Mitra Scheme: Training Manual Released
Home Minister Amit Shah released the training manual of Aapda Mitra Scheme on September 29, 2021, on the occasion of 17th foundation day celebrations of “National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)”. Key Points While addressing the celebrations, minister noted that, India ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Agriculture Minister launches Amul Honey
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar launched ‘Amul Honey’ on September 28, 2021. Amul Honey is a product of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. Highlights This product was launched under cooperation with the ‘National Bee Board (NBB)’. During the ..