Page-27 of Current Affairs - September, 2021
Railways Ministry closes Indian Railways Organisation for Alternative Fuels (IROAF)
Railway Ministry has closed down the Indian Railways Organization of Alternate Fuel (IROAF), in effect from September 7, 2021. Key Points IROAF is a separate enterprise that works in the field of green fuels for transport. It recently invited bids ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Finance Ministry releases Revenue Deficit Grants to States
Finance Ministry released the sixth monthly instalment of revenue deficit grant of Rs 9871 crores to 17 states, on September 9, 2021. Highlights Grants were released on the recommendations of 15th Finance Commission to 17 states for 2021-22. Grants were ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
India-Denmark launch ‘Centre of Excellence on Offshore Wind’
Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy, R. K. Singh met Minister for Climate, Energy & Utilities of Denmark, Dan Jorgensen in New Delhi on September 9, 2021. Highlights During the meeting, it was highlighted that energy transition ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Gyanvapi mosque-Kashi Vishwanath temple title dispute- Key Facts
On September 9, 2021 the Allahabad High Court put hold on the order of Varanasi court that had asked for a ‘comprehensive archaeological physical survey’ of the disputed Gyanvapi mosque-kashi Vishwanath temple complex. Highlights While staying the order of Varanasi ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Government signs peace pact with Naga insurgent group NSCN
According to Ministry of Home Affairs, Central Government inked a ceasefire agreement with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) Khaplang (K), led by Nikki Sumi. This peace pact was signed on September 8, 2021 and will be in force ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
September 9: Himalaya Day 2021
On September 9, 2021, National Mission for Clean Ganga organised Himalaya Diwas in collaboration with Naula Foundation, as a part of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’. Theme of the day Himalayan Day 2021 was observed under the theme- ‘Contribution of Himalayas ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Jal Shakti Ministry launches Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2021
Minister of State of Jal Shakti Ministry, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel, launched the “Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2021” under Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase -II. Highlights It was launched at an event organized by Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
DRDO hands over MRSAM System to IAF
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has handed over the first deliverable Firing Unit (FU) of Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM) System to Indian Air Force (IAF) on September 9, 2021. Highlights In a significant boost to defence ..