Page-30 of Current Affairs - September, 2021
J&K: ‘Saath’ initiative launched for SHGs
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, launched the Rural Enterprises Acceleration Programme called ‘Saath’ for Self Help Group (SHG) women on September 1, 2021. Highlights This initiative will help about 48000 SHGs in which about four lakh women are ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
‘Super follows’: Twitter launches new feature
Twitter launched a long-promised “Super Follows” feature on September 1, 2021. Key Facts The ‘Super follow’ feature allows creators to sell subscriptions in order to access the special content. This feature was launched as Twitter strives to be a preferred ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Study: Social Discrimination key factor in Stunting
As per a study of July 2021 titled “The Missing Piece of the Puzzle: Caste Discrimination and Stunting”, children from Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Muslim families are more prone to stunting. Highlights Stunting is a condition where ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
IMF raises India’s SDR allocation
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has increased the allocation of Special Drawing Rights (SDR) to India in line with the existing quota of India in the fund. Highlights SDR is an alternate reserve currency which is floated by the IMF. ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Indian Navy signs contract with BEL to supply Anti-Drone System
The Indian Navy signed a contract with the Bharat Limited (BEL) for the supply of the first indigenous comprehensive Naval Anti Drone System (NADS). Key Facts The NADS comprises of both ‘hard kill’ and ‘soft kill’ capabilities. Contract was signed ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
‘Innovation Mission Punjab’ (IMPunjab) Launched
Chief Minister of Punjab, Amarinder Singh, launched ‘Innovation Mission Punjab’ (IMPunjab) on September 1, 2021. Highlights IMPunjab is a public-private partnership mission that will bring in global investors and experts to catalyze start-ups. This Mission will boost the growth potential ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Exercise ZAPAD 2021- Highlights
Indian Army contingent is set to participate in a two-week multination military exercise called ‘ZAPAD 2021’. Key Points This exercise will begin from September 3, at Nizhny in Russia. Exercise will be held with the aim of boosting anti-terror cooperation. ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Vaccine scientist Dr Firdausi Qadri wins Ramon Magsaysay Award
Bangladeshi scientist, Dr Firdausi Qadri, won the Ramon Magsaysay Award. Who is Dr Firdausi Qadri? Dr Qadri is an emeritus scientist at the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b). She is also a laureate of the 2020 L’Oréal-Unesco ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
NCR Draft Regional Plan-2041
The ambitious Draft Regional Plan-2041 (DRP-2041) was discussed by NCR Planning Board (NCRPB) on August 31, 2021. Though, its approval was deferred for now. Highlights The DRP-2041 seeks to make National Capital Region (NCR) a smart region by improving connectivity ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Equitas Small Finance Bank launched Digital FDs
Equitas Small Finance Bank (SFB) has launched a new initiative that enables Google Pay users to book fixed deposits (FDs) on Google Pay in just 2 minutes without opening a bank account. Key Points This functionality of booking FDs will ..