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International Day of the Seafarer 2021

International Day of Seafarer is observed every year on June 25. This day is marked to appreciate the efforts of seafarer in boosting global economics and commerce. Significance...

June 26, 2021

New human species discovered in Israel

An international group of archaeologists have discovered new human species in Israel which is being considered as a missing piece in the history of human evolution. Key Points...

June 26, 2021

Serbia grants market access for Indian Horticulture Products

Serbia market has opened its market for Indian potatoes, onions, pomegranate, and pomegranate arils. Key Points As per Agriculture and Processed Food Export Development Authority (APEDA), phytosanitary certificate is not...

June 26, 2021

IIT Delhi develops Rapid Antigen Test Kit for COVID-19

Minister of State for Education, Shri Sanjay Dhotre, launched a Rapid Antigen Test kit for COVID-19. It was developed by IIT Delhi. Rapid Antigen Test kit (RAT Kit)...

June 26, 2021

Japan to help India build Vaccine Cold Chain Facilities

Japan is all set to provide India a $10 million assistance for building cold chain facilities to safely store covid-19 vaccines. Key Points Japan will provide this assistance...

June 26, 2021

Kerala sets up Committee for Safety of Fishers

Kerala’s Fisheries Department has constituted a seven-member committee to study and submit report on methods to resolve issues related to safety at sea. About the committee Committee is...

June 26, 2021

BIS: India’s bank credit-to-GDP ratio grows 56% in 2020

As per the latest data from Bank for International Settlements (BIS), incremental credit growth has decreased to 59-year low at 5.56% in Financial Year 2021. Key points As...

June 26, 2021

RBI: New Dividend Payout norms for NBFCs

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to prescribe guidelines on distribution of dividend by NBFCs in order to induce a greater transparency and uniformity in practice. Highlights...

June 26, 2021

India’s First IAC to be commissioned in 2022

According to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, India’s first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) named ‘INS Vikrant’ (meaning courageous) will be commissioned in 2022. Key Points Defence Minister described this...

June 26, 2021

NITI Aayog: National Convention on Prevention of Obesity

National Convention on Prevention of Maternal, Adolescent and Childhood Obesity was convened by NITI Aayog. Highlights Convention was held under the chairmanship of Dr. V.K. Paul and Co-chairmanship...

June 26, 2021

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