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What is Noida Supertech Twin Tower case?
The Supreme Court of India recently directed demolition of two 40-storey towers, comprising of 850 flats, of Supertech Ltd Group in Noida. Highlights Supreme Court issued this direction after it found that Supertech has flouted regulations regarding the distance to ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
India conducts first meeting with Taliban
According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), its Ambassador to Qatar Deepak Mittal, met the head of the Taliban’s political office, Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai, on August 31, 2021. Highlights With this meeting, the Government of India has softened ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Aug 31: First International Day for People of African Descent
The United Nations marked the first-ever International Day for People of African Descent on August 31, 2021 to celebrate the enormous contributions of African diaspora in field of human endeavour. Background UN General Assembly had adopted the resolution to establish ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
UNEP: Leaded petrol eradicated from the world
According to United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), use of leaded petrol has been eradicated from the globe. Highlights UNEP highlighted, this milestone will prevent more than 1.2 million premature deaths and save over USD 2.4 trillion annually for world economies. ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
India’s GDP growth accelerates to 20.1% in Q1 FY22
According to the data of Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation, economic growth of India accelerated to a record high in the quarter through June 2021. Highlights It reflects a very weak base in 2020, rebound in consumer spending, and ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
World’s highest motorable road inaugurated in Ladakh
A road connecting Leh to the Pangong Lake was inaugurated on August 31, 2021 by Ladakh MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal. Highlights The stretch passing through the Kela Pass at 18,600 feet is the world’s highest motorable way. The road was ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
8th Meeting of Agricultural Experts of BIMSTEC Countries held
8th Meeting of Agricultural Experts of BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) Countries was hosted by India on August 31, 2021. Highlights Meeting was attended by Agricultural Ministries from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, India, ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
LS Speaker inaugurates Parliamentary Outreach Programme
Lok Sabha speaker, Om Birla, inaugurated a parliamentary outreach programme to empower Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Key Points Programme was inaugurated at Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre in Srinagar. Now, arrangements will be ..