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Yuktdhara: New portal launched under Geoportal Bhuvan

The government launched a new geospatial planning portal called ‘Yuktdhara’ under Bhuvan. It was launched by Giriraj Singh, Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj. Key Facts about...

August 24, 2021

N. S. Vishwanathan Panel on Urban Co-operative Banks

Reserve Bank of India had appointed committee headed by N. S. Vishwanathan to make suggestions on structure for the urban cooperative banks (UCBs) Key Points Panel was set...

August 24, 2021

FM launched ‘National Monetisation Pipeline’ scheme

Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, unveiled a four-year National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) scheme on August 23, 2021. About NMP scheme Scheme was launched with a Rs 6 lakh crore...

August 24, 2021

INS Shakti reached Sri Lanka with 100 tonnes of Liquid Medical Oxygen

Indian naval ship (INS) Shakti reached Sri Lanka on August 22, 2021 carrying 100 tonnes of liquid medical oxygen (LMO) in a bid to help the island nation...

August 24, 2021

Manipur: COVID-19 Affected Livelihood Support Scheme launched

Chief Minister of Manipur, N. Biren Singh, launched COVID-19 Affected Livelihood Support Scheme on August 23, 2021. Key points This scheme was launched in a bid to provide...

August 24, 2021

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 24, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 24, 2021 INDIA – Farmers have right to protest but stir should not hinder traffic: SC – Indian...

August 24, 2021

Egypt closes Gaza border

Egypt closed its main border crossing point with Gaza Strip on August 23, 2021 because of tensions with Hamas rulers. Key Points Rafah crossing was closed for the...

August 23, 2021

Report: Third wave could peak late October

According to the committee of experts, set up under National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM), the third Covid wave that could peak around late October. Key Points Committee...

August 23, 2021

Israel launched Covid antibody tests for children aged 3

Israel launched antibody testing for children aged as three in order to get the exact number of unvaccinated youths who have developed antibody against coronavirus. Key Points These...

August 23, 2021

PayPal launched crypto buying and selling in UK

PayPal Holdings Inc has launched crypto buying and selling in the United Kingdom. Key points PayPal will allow customers in the UK to buy, sell and hold bitcoin...

August 23, 2021

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