Parliament of Pakistan has passed a bill to criminalise torture and prevent custodial killings by police or other government officials on July 12, 2021. Highlights This bill was...
Adani Group led by Gautam Adani has completed the takeover of ‘Mumbai International Airport’ from GVK group. Key points With this takeover, Adani group has become the top...
UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Secretariat released first official draft of a new post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework. Key points This framework will be used to guide actions...
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for July 15, 2021 INDIA – Don’t register cases under repealed Section 66A of IT Act related to posting online...
Maharashtra government has unveiled the “Maharashtra Electric Vehicle (EV) policy, 2021”. Key Points Government also revealed its plans to attract EV manufacturing companies and allied businesses in State...
Supreme Court, on July 12, agreed to hear appeal by Bihar government against the acquittal by Patna High Court of 14 accused in Senari massacre of 1999. What...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to virtually inaugurate a newly-built five-star hotel on the top of redeveloped Gandhinagar railway station on July 16, 2021. Background This project...
India is all set to sending a 228-strong contingent to Tokyo Olympics, including 119 athletes. Highlights Of 119 athletes, 67 are male and 52 female participants. 119 athletes...
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced “RBI Retail Direct facility” scheme on July 12, 2021. What is Retail Direct Scheme? RBI’s Retail Direct Scheme is a one-stop solution...