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NASA’s Parker Solar Probe enters Sun’s corona

Recently, a scientific paper revealed that, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe successfully entered the Sun’s Corona on April 28, 2021. Highlights Corona is the outermost layer of Sun’s atmosphere. Here,...

December 16, 2021

Assam’s Manohari Gold Tea auctioned for Rs 1 lakh/kg

A rare variety of Assam tea called Manohari Gold Tea set a record, as it was auctioned at a record price of Rs 99,999 per kg. Key Points...

December 16, 2021

Cabinet approves implementation of PMKSY for 2021-26

On December 15, 2021, Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved implementation of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) for 2021-26. Key Points...

December 16, 2021

India’s first Green Hydrogen Microgrid Projects in Andhra

State-run NTPC Ltd has awarded India’s first green hydrogen microgrid project in Andhra Pradesh. Highlights The project has been awarded at the Simhadri plant of NTPC Ltd. in...

December 16, 2021

Cabinet approved ₹76,000 crore scheme to boost semiconductor manufacturing

On December 15, 2021, Union Cabinet approved a Rs 76,000-crore scheme for boosting semiconductor and display manufacturing in India. Highlights This scheme was approved in order to position...

December 16, 2021

India-Poland treaty on assistance in criminal matters receives Cabinet approval

Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved India and Poland treaty on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters on December 15, 2021. Key Facts This treaty is aimed...

December 16, 2021

8th Indian Ocean Dialogue- Highlights

The eighth Indian Ocean Dialogue was held on December 15, 2021. Key Facts The dialogue was jointly hosted by External Affairs Ministry and Indian Council of World Affairs....

December 16, 2021

UNESCO adds Durga Puja to its Intangible Heritage list

Intergovernmental Committee for Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage decided, in its 16th session, to inscribed ‘Durga Puja in Kolkata’ on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage...

December 16, 2021

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: December 16, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for December 16, 2021 INDIA – ‘Durga Puja in Kolkata’ inscribed on ‘Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity’...

December 16, 2021

Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) Framework for NBFCs- Things to Know

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has brought non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) under the ambit of prompt corrective action (PCA) framework. Key Points Under the PCA framework, NBFCs will...

December 15, 2021

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