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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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
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, ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
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 ..