Page-7 of Current Affairs - September, 2021

$2.5-bn contract signed for 56 Airbus C-295 military aircraft

September 25, 2021

Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a $2.5 billion contract for the acquisition of 56 Airbus C-295 aircraft on September 24, 2021. Key Facts 56 Airbus C-295 aircraft will replace the Indian Air Force’s (IAF’s) legacy fleet of Avro HS-748 ..

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DFC- USAID announce $55 mn guarantee programme in India

September 25, 2021

The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have jointly decided to sponsor a $55 million credit guarantee programme in India. This announcement was made on September 24, 2021. Key Points This ..

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Italy recognizes India’s Covishield Vaccine

September 25, 2021

Italy has recognised Covishield vaccine against the Coronavirus on September 24, 2021. Highlights Covieshield vaccine against coronavirus was jointly developed by Oxford University & pharma giant AstraZeneca while it was manufactured by the Serum Institute of India. With this recognition ..

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KVIC sets up Odisha’s first silk yarn production centre

September 25, 2021

Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has started a historic initiative to set up first ever Tussar Silk Yarn Production Centre at Choudwar in Cuttack district in Odisha. Key Points The silk yarn production centre was inaugurated on September 24, ..

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H.P.: World’s highest EV charging station opened

September 25, 2021

World’s highest EV charging station was opened at Kaza town, which is located in of Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh. Highlights The EV charging station was opened on September 23, 2021 in order to promote a sustainable environment. ..

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PLI scheme for Automobile, components manufacturers

September 25, 2021

Union Government notified regarding the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automobile & Auto components on September 23, 2021. Highlights Earlier government had approved the PLI Scheme for Automobile and Auto Component Industry on September 15, 2021. The PLI Scheme ..

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India and Japan PMs’ First-in-person Meeting

September 25, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Japanese counterpart Yoshihide Suga in-person on September 23, 2021. Key Points During the meeting, both the leaders reaffirmed their commitment towards a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region. They reviewed multi-faceted bilateral relationship as ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: September 25, 2021

September 25, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for September 25, 2021 INDIA – Caste Census of backward classes administratively difficult: Centre tells Supreme Court – Supreme Court quashes Madras HC direction on EWS quota in NEET AIQ – UPSC ..

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September 23: International Day of Sign Languages

September 24, 2021

The International Day of Sign Languages was observed on September 23, 2021 to raise awareness regarding the importance of sign language. Key facts The day is observed every year by the UN General Assembly. It is observed with the objective ..

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PFRDA to observe National Pension System Diwas

September 24, 2021

Pension regulator Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) is set to observe National Pension System (NPS) Diwas on October 1, 2021. Key Points PFRDA also started a campaign under ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ in order to promote pension and ..

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