On December 23, 2021, India’s Education Ministry issued an advisory on education technology (edtech) platforms, stating that some firms are targeting families by getting their consent on Electronic Fund Transfer...
On December 23, 2021, “Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021” was passed in the Assembly. The bill is popularly known as anti-conversion bill. Key...
Punjab Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, has approved to set up “State General Category Commission” for unreserved classes. Highlights The Commission will safeguard interests of unreserved...
China conducted a nuclear fusion experiment, for advancing its ”artificial sun.” Key points The Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) heating system was kicked off by Hefei Institute of...
On December 22, 2021, the first successful test flight of short-range surface-to-surface Pralay missile was conducted. Key points Pralay ballistic missile was flight-tested from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam...
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for December 24, 2021 INDIA – Education Ministry issues advisory on using services of online education companies for school education...
1. Which country launched ‘National Oxygen Stewardship Programme’ to prevent wastage of Medical Oxygen? [A] USA[B] India[C] UK[D] Bangladesh Show Answer Correct Answer: B [India] Notes:The Indian government...
Several political parties and citizen outfits like K-Rail SilverLine Viruddha Janakeeya Samiti have been protesting against the “Kerala’s SilverLine project”. Why is this project being opposed? MPs have...
On December 22, 2021, US health regulators authorized the first pill (a drug by Pfizer) against Covid-19. Key Points People will be able to take Pfizer drug at...
On December 22, 2021, Maharashtra State Home Minister, Dilip Walse Patil presented a report on Shakti Bill in the State Assembly. Highlights Report was prepared by a joint...
On December 22, 2021, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) passed a resolution unanimously to permit exemptions in sanctions against the Taliban. Features of the resolution The exemptions...
According to data given by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, 600 elephants have died due to electrocution across India, in between 2009 and 2019....
