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Indian Railways introduces new AC-3 economy coaches
Indian Railways introduced a new economy class in the AC 3-tier trains. Highlights With the new coaches, the trains be able to accommodate more passengers. Tariff or ticket price for new coaches will be 8 per cent less than the ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
ADB approves $150 million loan for T.N. urban poor housing project
On September 3, 2021, Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $150 million loan for Tamil Nadu Urban Poor Housing Project. Key Points According to ADB, Tamil Nadu is vital for the economic growth of India. It is currently contributing 8.54 ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft completes 9,000 orbits around moon
Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft of India has completed more than 9,000 orbits around the Moon. Imaging and other scientific instruments on the aircraft have been providing excellent useful data since then. Lunar Science Workshop 2021 Lunar Science Workshop 2021 is a two-day ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
PhonePe’s Pulse Report on Digital Payments
India’s leading Fintech platform, PhonePe, which has now 300 million users, has introduced an interactive website called PhonePe Pulse, comprising of data, insight and key trends on virtual payments. Key Points PhonePe Pulse website features millions of transactions done by ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: September 8, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for September 8, 2021 SHIKSHAK PARV – PM Narendra Modi launches key education initiatives – Indian Sign Language Dictionary (audio and text embedded sign language video for the hearing impaired) – Talking ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Varanasi-Chunar Cruise Service begins to boost Tourism
The Varanasi-Chunar Cruise service started on September 5, 2021 and added a new dimension to the tourism facilities in Varanasi. Highlights This cruise service in Ganga River will run from Varanasi to historic Chunar fort in Mirzapur. Tourists travelling to ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Sri Lankan Economic Crisis- Things to know
Government of Sri Lanka declared an economic emergency in last week of August 2021 because of rising food prices, depreciating currency, and depleting forex reserves. Highlights President of Sri Lanka, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, called in the army to manage this crisis ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Panjshir Valley’s resistance against the Taliban
The Taliban and opposition forces battled badly to control the Panjshir Valley in Afghanistan on September 4, 2021. Highlights Panjshir Valley is located to the north of Kabul. Both the sides claimed to have the control in Panjshir but neither ..