Page-10 of Current Affairs - August, 2021
Ministry of civil aviation notified Liberalized Drone Rules 2021
Union ministry of civil aviation (MoCA) notified the liberalized Drone Rules, 2021, on August 26, 2021. About Liberalized Drone Rules, 2021 These liberalized rules will replace the unmanned aircraft system (UAS) Rules 2021, which was released on March 12, 2021. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Maharashtra govt launched Special Programme for Widows
Maharashtra government launched a special mission called “Mission Vatsalya” in order to help women who lost their husbands to COVID-19. Highlights Mission Vatsalya will provide several services and some 18 benefits under one roof to those women. It been designed ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
LIC launched Mobile App for agents
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) launched a mobile app called “Ananda mobile app” for its agents and intermediaries in order to onboard the prospective customers. Key facts ANANDA stands for Atma Nirbhar Agents New Business Digital Application. ANANDA is ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Cabinet approved Rs 15,000 Crore NMP-linked FDI Proposal
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved a foreign direct investment (FDI) proposal on August 25, 2021 to invest up to Rs 15,000 crore in Anchorage Infrastructure Investment Holding (AIIH) Ltd. Key Facts Anchorage Infrastructure Investment Holding is a firm ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
UNICEF report: Covid-19 vaccinations fell by 80% in Afghanistan
According to UNICEF report, Covid-19 vaccinations have reduced by 80% in Afghanistan within the first week of Taliban’s control in the country. Key Points As per UNICEF, about two million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccines were delivered to ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
World Bank stops funding of projects in Afghanistan
World Bank has stopped funding for projects in Afghanistan after the Taliban seized control in the country. Key facts World Bank also raised concerns over how the Taliban offensive will affect development prospects in Afghanistan, especially with respect to women. ..