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What is West Nile virus?
Russia issued a warning about the possibility of rise in cases of West Nile Virus infections this autumn because mild temperatures and heavy precipitation are the favourable circumstances for mosquitos carrying the virus. Highlights More than 80% of West Nile ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 31, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 31, 2021 INDIA – INS Airavat reaches Ho Chi Minh City Port in Vietnam with COVID relief material as part of the ongoing Mission Sagar – Drought-hit farmers in Chhattisgarh ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
2020 Paralympics: Avani Lekhara wins Gold Medal
On August 30, 2021, Shooter Avani Lekhara has won India’s first gold medal in 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. Key Points Avani Lekhara won medal in women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing (SH1) event She is a 19-year-old Lekhara and created a record ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
IBBI proposes amends in Liquidation Process
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has proposed amendments in the liquidation process under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) in order to bring transparency. Highlights According to IBBI, regulatory framework of liquidation process has been improvised on various ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Y-Break App launched by AYUSH Ministry
Union AYUSH Ministry launched a Y-Break App from Vigyan Bhawan on August 29, 2021. Highlights It was launched by Union AYUSH minister, Sarbananda Sonowal. On the occasion, several bouquets of activities and campaigns was launched by Ministry of Ayush to ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
PhonePe to serve as Direct Insurance Broker
India’s fastest growing Insurtech company, PhonePe, announced it has got an Insurance Broking license issued from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) and it will now serve as Direct Insurance Broker. Highlights PhonePe entered the Insurtech sector ..