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US President: Afghanistan leaders must ‘fight for their nation’

On August 10, 2021, Taliban captured ‘Pul-e-Khumri’ (capital of northern province of Baghlan) and Afghan security forces retreated towards Kelagi desert. Pul-e-Khumri is the seventh regional capital that...

August 11, 2021

China’s plan to become carbon-neutral by 2060

Industrialization in China occurred at breathtaking pace which lifted people out of poverty and transformed India into the world’s factory. However, this also made China the biggest emitter...

August 11, 2021

ISRO: Countdown for launch of EOS-03 satellite starts

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) informed that, countdown for launch of Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle-F10 EOS-03 mission has started. Background Union minister of state (MoS), Jitendra Singh, recently...

August 11, 2021

WHO Chief Scientist asks to prioritize school openings

Chief Scientist of World Health Organization, Dr Soumya Swaminathan, urged the nations to prioritize reopening of schools amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Highlights Chief scientist highlighted that; Covid-19 has...

August 11, 2021

WHO asks power players to end Covid Vaccine Inequity

World Health Organization (WHO) urged the 20 leaders with power to end the disgraceful covid-19 vaccine inequity and global imbalances before October in order to reverse the tide....

August 11, 2021

Kejriwal to launch Faceless Transport Services

Delhi government will launch faceless transport services on August 11, 2021. It will bring all the driving licences, registration and services related to permit online. Key points Chief...

August 11, 2021

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 11, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 11, 2021 INDIA – Criminal cases against MPs, MLAs can’t be withdrawn without HC’s order: SC – SC...

August 11, 2021

127th Constitution Amendment Bill introduced

Central Government introduced the 127th Constitution (amendment) bill, 2021 in Lok Sabha on August 9, 2021. The bill seeks to restore state’s power to make their own OBC...

August 10, 2021

First Internet Governance Forum of India

According to Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, India’s first Internet Governance Forum (IIGF) will be held for three days starting from October 20, 2021. Highlights Launch of...

August 10, 2021

India allowed foreign nationals to get Covid-19 vaccine through CoWIN

India allowed foreign nationals residing here to receive covid-19 vaccine by registering on the Co-Win portal on August 9, 2021. Highlights Foreigners can use their passport as identity...

August 10, 2021

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