China starts Baihetan Hydro Project

China operationalised the two units of giant Baihetan hydropower plant, which is the largest hydro project under construction worldwide on June 28, 2021. Key Points Yangtze river in southwest China generated electricity for the first time. First two 1-gigawatt (GW) ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

Finance Minister announces Stimulus Package

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announce Rs 6.28 lakh crore stimulus package on June 28, 2021 with the aim of boosting Covid-affected sectors following the eight measures proposed by Ministry of Finance. Eight key announcements 1. Expansion of healthcare infrastructure Credit ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

Current Affairs – Today’s Headlines: June 29, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for June 29, 2021 INDIA – DRDO tests new generation nuclear capable missile Agni-P (Prime) having 1,000-2,000 km range – Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates 63 bridges, built by BRO (Border Roads ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

SEBI- Franklin Templeton case

Franklin Templeton (FT) has been given interim relief from Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) on June 28, 2021. Key points SAT put stay on Securities Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) order on FT that prevented it from launching new debt scheme. ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

FAO Report: Indigenous Peoples’ food systems

As per U.N. Food & Agriculture Organisation (FAO)’s report, traditional food gathering techniques of indigenous communities are under threat because of accelerated climate change and economic pressures right from Arctic to the Amazon. Key Findings of report As per FAO, ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

UK bans World’s Largest Crypto Exchange

Britain’s financial regulator, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has banned world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Binance. Key Points Binance cannot conduct any regulated activity as it will come under growing scrutiny globally. What is the issue? Binance Markets was acquired by Binance ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021