Page-10 of GKToday Archives: February, 2021
Task force on river-linking approves the Mahanadi-Godavari link
The task force on Interlinking of Rivers has approved the Mahanadi-Godavari Link on February 25, 2021. Approval was given to the preparation of final detailed project report on proposed Mahanadi -Godavari link. Highlights The linking project was approved by ensuring ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
India-Ireland: Held Consultations on UN Security Council issues
India and Ireland held the bilateral consultations on UN Security Council issues on February 26, 2021 in the virtual mode. Highlights During the bilateral consultations, both the countries congratulated each other for their election to United Nation Security Council (UNSC). ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Delhi to switch all its hired vehicles to EVs in 6 months
The Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia, announced that all departments of Delhi government will now use only electric vehicles. This transition to the electric vehicles will be done within 6 months. Highlights The Delhi government has over 2,000 ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
IRDAI Launches Standard Personal Accident Cover
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI) has launched a standard personal accident cover called Saral Suraksha Bima. This accident cover will be mandatorily offered by the general and health insurers from April 1, 2021. Saral Suraksha Bima This product ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Central Team Report on Odisha Elephant Deaths
In the month of January-February six elephants died at the Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary in Kalahandi. Following that, a central team was set up by the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change. The team in its preliminary report highlighted that, ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Current Affairs – February 26, 2021 [Today’s News Headlines]
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for February 26, 2021 India Govt announces new social media rules to curb its misuse To prevent the misuse of social media, the Union government on February 25, 2021 announced new rules ..