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Page-5 of Current Affairs - August, 2021

MP: Second State to implement NEP 2020

Madhya Pradesh government implemented the National Education Policy-2020 (NEP-2020) in the state on August 26, 2021. Key Points MP became the second state in India to implement NEP-2020...

August 27, 2021

India’s proposal to mandate using green hydrogen in fertilizer and refining

In line with the Government’s commitment of replacing grey hydrogen with green hydrogen, India is proposing to mandate the use of green hydrogen in fertilizer and refining. Highlights...

August 27, 2021

Moody’s: Second Covid Wave Increased Banks’ Asset Risks

According to Moody’s Investors Service, second wave of Covid infections has increased the asset risks for Indian banks. Highlights According to it, second wave of coronavirus infections in...

August 27, 2021

Cuba to recognise and regulate cryptocurrencies

On August 26, 2021 Government of Cuba announced to recognize and regulate cryptocurrencies for payment in the Island nation. Highlights This decision was taken following the popularity of...

August 27, 2021

Algeria cuts Diplomatic Ties with Morocco

Algeria has cut its diplomatic ties with Morocco due to hostile actions after months of resurgent tensions between both the countries. Highlights Both the countries have been accusing...

August 27, 2021

“Shared Destiny-2021” Defence Exercise

Militaries of China, Mongolia, Thailand and Pakistan are set to take part in a multinational peacekeeping exercise called “Shared Destiny-2021”. Key Points It will be organised by the...

August 27, 2021

NITI Aayog- WRI launched Forum for Decarbonising Transport

NITI Aayog and World Resources Institute (WRI) of India together launched the ‘Forum for Decarbonizing Transport’ in India on August 23, 2021. Key points This forum was launched...

August 27, 2021

Finance Minister launches EASE 4.0

Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, launched the fourth edition of Public Sector Bank (PSB) Reforms Agenda called ‘EASE 4.0’ for the financial year 2021-22....

August 27, 2021

INDIAsize Survey- Key Facts

Ministry of Textile and National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) launched an India size survey, in order to do away with the confusion of size.  It has been...

August 27, 2021

NITI Aayog-Cisco launch next phase of WEP

The NITI Aayog and a US-based tech giant, Cisco launched the next phase of the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) on August 26, 2021. Highlights This phase of the...

August 27, 2021

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