Page-3 of 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% ..

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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 ..

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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 ..

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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 ..

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International Day for Universal Access of Information

International day for Universal Access of Information is observed on September 28 every year by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Key Facts This day is observed because, torrential flow of information is the result of dominant ..

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Gold and Social Stock Exchanges- Key Facts

The markets regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) tightened norms for related-party transactions on September 28, 2021 in order to boost corporate governance standards. It approved a framework of spot trading in gold. Key facts With this approval, ..

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World Maritime Day 2021

World Maritime Day is observed on the last Thursday of September month. In the year, it will be observed on September 30, 2020. Key Points World Maritime Day is observed to appreciate the importance of maritime industry and to underline the ..

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Elder Line 14567- Key Facts

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has launched India’s First Pan-India helpline for Senior Citizens, called “Elder Line” having a Toll-Free No. 14567. This line will extend support to senior citizens in the challenges and problems they face. Highlights Elder ..

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