National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) recently published its report titled “Accidental Deaths & Suicides in India, 2020”. In the year 2020, suicides in India have increased by 10...
According to the financial statement of “Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme”, it is running out of funds in 21 states. Highlights The scheme has...
Team from Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) have successfully flight-tested the indigenously developed Long-Range (LR) Bomb on October 29, 2021. Key...
Andhra Pradesh Cabinet has decided to request the Centre to take up caste-based census to mention other backward classes (OBCs) in the national census for 2021. Highlights Cabinet...
The seventh frigate of P1135.6 class was launched on October 28, 2021 for the Indian Navy. Highlights Frigate was launched at Yantar Shipyard in Russia’s Kaliningrad. Indian Ambassador...
Facebook Inc. has changed its name and logo to Meta Platforms Inc. on October 28, 2021. Highlights Facebook Inc. has been renamed to Meta Platforms Inc., or Meta...
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed to make micro-lending collateral-free for all the lenders, rather than just for microfinance institutions (MFIs). Highlights This proposal was announced...
1. Trigonopterus corona, which was seen in the news recently, belongs to which species? [A] Beetle[B] Gecko[C] Snake[D] Spider Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Beetle] Notes:Scientists have recently...
Chennai-Mysore-Chennai Shatabdi Express was given IMS certification recently. Key Points This train has become the first Integrated Management Systems (IMS) certified train of the Southern Railway. It has...
Indian Railway has introduced a special train 01684/01683 called Gati Shakti Express to ease the extra rush of passengers during festive seasons like Diwali and Chhath Puja. Highlights...
The 13th Meeting of Heads of National Statistical Offices of BRICS Countries was held virtually on October 28, 2021, under the Chairship of India. Highlights Meeting was chaired...
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 30, 2021 INDIA – Govt extends nationwide containment measures till November 30 in view of localised spread of...
