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LIC launched Mobile App for agents

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) launched a mobile app called “Ananda mobile app” for its agents and intermediaries in order to onboard the prospective customers. Key facts...

August 26, 2021

Cabinet approved Rs 15,000 Crore NMP-linked FDI Proposal

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved a foreign direct investment (FDI) proposal on August 25, 2021 to invest up to Rs 15,000 crore in Anchorage Infrastructure Investment...

August 26, 2021

UNICEF report: Covid-19 vaccinations fell by 80% in Afghanistan

According to UNICEF report, Covid-19 vaccinations have reduced by 80% in Afghanistan within the first week of Taliban’s control in the country. Key Points As per UNICEF, about...

August 26, 2021

World Bank stops funding of projects in Afghanistan

World Bank has stopped funding for projects in Afghanistan after the Taliban seized control in the country. Key facts World Bank also raised concerns over how the Taliban...

August 26, 2021

NERDSD Goal Index Report & Dashboard to be launched

NITI Aayog and Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) will launch the first edition of the North Eastern Region District Sustainable Development (NERDSD) Goal Index Report...

August 26, 2021

India’s first mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine

The Drugs Controller General of India (DGCI) gave nod for Phase-2 and Phase-3 trails of India’s first mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine. Highlights First mRNA-based covid-19 vaccine, called HGCO19, is...

August 26, 2021

5th edition of Indo-Kazakhstan Joint Training Exercise

5th edition of Indo-Kazakhstan Joint Training Exercise called KAZIND-21 is to be conducted from August 30 to September 11, 2021. Key points This joint training exercise will be...

August 26, 2021

SUJALAM campaign launched by Jal Shakti Ministry

Ministry of Jal Shakti started the SUJALAM campaign on August 25, 2021. What is SUJALAM? SUJALAM Campaign is a 100 days campaign launched as a part of the...

August 26, 2021

Samarth Scheme: 1,500 artisans benefitted by training

According to the Textiles Ministry, that more than 1,500 artisans have been benefitted by training in 63 Samarth Training Centres. Highlights Textile Ministry has adopted about 65 clusters...

August 26, 2021

Ajit Doval hosted inaugural meeting of IBSA NSAs

National Security Adviser, Ajit Doval, hosted the inaugural meeting of IBSA National Security Advisers (NSAs) on August 25, 2021 through video conferencing. Highlights In the meeting, IBSA NSAs...

August 26, 2021

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