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US & UK to hold G7 meet on Afghanistan

United States President, Joe Biden and British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson agreed to hold a virtual G7 meet on Afghanistan. Key Points Both the leaders exchanged their views...

August 19, 2021

China’s new rules on anticompetitive practices by internet companies

China has issued new draft rules on the anticompetitive practices by Internet Companies. New rules would prevent internet companies from engaging in anticompetitive practices. Key Points New guideline...

August 18, 2021

WHO’s medical alert on fake Covishield Vaccines

World Health Organisation (WHO) issued medical alerts on fake Covishield Vaccines in India. Key Points WHO has raised doubts on the genuineness of Covishield which is reaching patients...

August 18, 2021

Supreme Court allows women to appear for NDA exam

Supreme Court has allowed the women to appear for National Defence Academy (NDA) exam which is scheduled for September 5, 2021. Key Points SC also slammed the Indian...

August 18, 2021

SC issued formal notice to Centre over Pegasus

Supreme Court (SC) bench headed by Chief Justice of India N. V. Ramana issued a formal notice to government because of several petitions. Key points This notice was...

August 18, 2021

TCS: 2nd Indian company to cross m-cap of Rs 13 lakh crore

TCS company has become the second Indian company to cross the market value of Rs 13 lakh crore on August 17, 2021. Key Points This mark was achieved...

August 18, 2021

Plea to declare PM CARES fund a ‘State’

Delhi High Court has asked the Centre to respond to a plea that seeks to declare “Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations (PM CARES) Fund...

August 18, 2021

UK to start negotiations for trade agreement with India this year

United Kingdom (UK) has stated its aim to start negotiations for a trade agreement with India by the end of 2021. Key points Currently India and UK are...

August 18, 2021

Godfather of Sudoku passes away

The Godfather of Sudoku, Maki Kaji, passed away at the age of 69, due to bile duct cancer, on August 17, 2021. Key Points He was the creator...

August 18, 2021

Chhattisgarh govt to provide ₹6,000 to landless labourers

Chhattisgarh government launched the ‘Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Bhumihin Majdur Nyay Yojana’. Under this scheme, Rs 6000 will be provided to each of 12 lakh landless labourers. Key Points...

August 18, 2021

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