Page-6 of GKToday Archives: September, 2021

What is a METAVERSE?

September 28, 2021

Facebook Inc is set to invest $50 million to partner with organizations in order to build metaverse, which is a digital world where people can use different devices to communicate and move in a virtual environment. Highlights Facebook is the ..

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Australia: Fossil of Oldest Koala-hunting eagle discovered

September 28, 2021

Scientists have excavated the remains of an ancient eagle near a barren, dried-up lake in Southern Australia. Key facts This majestic bird is believed to be 25 million years old when the land of southern Australia was teemed with lush ..

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ICMR Report of the Hospital Based Cancer Registries 2021

September 28, 2021

Indian Council of medical research (ICMR) recently released its report titled “Clinicopathological Profile of Cancers in India: A Report of Hospital Based Cancer Registries, 2021”. The report provides data on cancer cases in India. It was prepared by ICMR- National ..

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7th consecutive edition of Swachh Survekshan

September 28, 2021

Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri launched the seventh consecutive edition of Swachh Survekshan on September 28, 2021 in New Delhi. Key Points Swachh Survekshan is the largest urban cleanliness survey of the world, which is conducted by ..

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Revamped Quarterly employment survey (QES)- Highlights

September 28, 2021

The revamped quarterly employment survey (QES) for the months April-June was released on September 27, 2021 by Labour and Employment Minister Bhupendra Yadav. Highlights As per the survey, estimated total employment across nine selected sectors from first round of QES ..

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Current Foreign trade policy (FTP) extended till March ’22

September 28, 2021

According to Commerce Minister, Piyush Goyal, India’s foreign trade policy (FTP) will be extended for six months, till March 31, 2022. Key Facts FTP was extended just before its previous extension which is ending on September 30, 2021. FTP for ..

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