Page-23 of Current Affairs - September, 2021
India-ADB deal to improve urban water supply infrastructure in Jharkhand
Government of India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $112 million loan in order to develop water supply infrastructure in the state of Jharkhand. Key facts The loan will also strengthen capacities of urban local bodies (ULBs) in order ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Tamil Nadu-Denmark plan energy island in Gulf of Mannar
State of Tamil Nadu and Denmark have planned to create an energy island in Gulf of Mannar that lies between the west coast of Sri Lanka and south-eastern tip of India. Key points This plan was made as Tamil Nadu ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
India-ADB sign loan to expand Rural Connectivity in Maharashtra
Indian government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a 300-million-dollar loan on September 8, 2021 to expand rural connectivity in Maharashtra. Highlights Loan agreement was signed as additional financing in order to scale up improvement of rural connectivity. Additional ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Cabinet approves Russia-India pact for cooperation in geosciences
Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Russian on cooperation in the field of Geosciences. Key Points MoU was signed between the Joint Stock Company Rosgeologia (State holding Company) of ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
MSP increased for all Rabi crops for 2022-23
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved an increase in Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all the mandated Rabi crops on September 8, 2021. Highlights MSP was increased for the Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2022-23 with the aim of realigning ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Centre approves ₹10,683 crore PLI scheme for Textile Sector
Central government has approved the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme of worth Rs 10,683 crore for the textiles sector on September 8, 2021. Key Points This PLI scheme was approved in order to boost domestic manufacturing and exports. Scheme will help in ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
CCS clears procurement of 56 transport aircraft
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has cleared the procurement of 56 transport aircraft from Airbus on September 8, 2021. Key Points This decision would provide a major fillip to the transport fleet of Indian Air Force. This deal to ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
SC orders Railways to pay compensation if trains run late
The Supreme Court has ruled that, Indian Railways must pay compensation to passengers if trains run late. Highlights Supreme Court slammed Indian Railways for delayed running of trains and ordered to pay a compensation of Rs 30,000 to a man ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
September 8: International Literacy Day
International Literacy Day is observed on September 8 every year in a bid to remind the importance of literacy for individuals, communities and societies. Background The day was proclaimed by UNESCO on October 26, 1966 at the 14th session of ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Mexico Supreme Court Decriminalises Abortion
Supreme Court of Mexico has decriminalised abortion and has ruled that criminal penalties on terminating pregnancies are unconstitutional, in the state of Coahuila. Highlights This ruling was meant for northern state of Coahuila. It now prevents women from being prosecuted ..