Page-2 of GKToday Archives: December, 2021
Tiger Deaths in India in 2021
According to National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), in 2021 India reported the death of around 126 tigers. Highlights Recently, a tiger was found dead in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, taking toll to 44 in MP in 2021. NTCA is investigating the ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
India Semiconductor Mission – Key Facts
Information Technology Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, launched India Semiconductor Mission on December 29, 2021. Highlights Under the scheme, interested companies which seeks to tap the Rs 76,000-crore incentives earmarked by Central government for developing semiconductors and displaying manufacturing ecosystem in India ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Iran’s new Space Launch
Iran has launched a rocket with a satellite carrier bearing three devices into space, on December 30, 2021. Highlights Information on when this launch happened or what devices the carrier brought into space was not clear. However, a Defense Ministry ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Domestic Systemically Important Insurers (D-SIIs) for 2021-22
On December 30, 2021 Insurance regulator IRDAI has identified the state-owned LIC, GIC and New India Assurance Co. Ltd as Domestic Systemically Important Insurers (D-SIIs) for 2021-22, in continuation. What is D-SIIs? D-SIIs are insurers of such size, market importance, ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Sahitya Akademi Award 2021- Winners
On December 30, 2021, the Sahitya Akademi announced its prestigious “Sahitya Akademi Awards, Yuva Puraskar as well as Bal Sahitya Puraskar” for 2021 in various languages. Sahitya Akademi Award 2021 The Sahitya Akademy Award 2021 was given in 20 Indian ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: December 31, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for December 31, 2021 INDIA – Sahitya Akademi announces winners of its Sahitya Akademi Awards 2021 in 21 languages; Namita Gokhale won in English for her novel ‘Things to Leave Behind’ – ..