On India’s first centralised database of unorganised workers, e-Shram portal, more than 7.86 crore registrations have been done till date. Out of this number, 40.5 percent belong to...
Russia recently started supplying S-400 Triumf air defence system to India, giving a major boost to Indian defence capabilities. Highlights These defence systems will boost India’s capabilities to...
On November 16, 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Purvanchal Expressway. Highlights Purvanchal Expressway is a stretch of about 341-kms. It is more like an extension of...
ADIPEC conference is being held in Abu Dhabi, from November 15 to November 18, 2021. Highlights World’s biggest oil & gas companies and several OPEC+ energy ministers are...
The Global Research on Antimicrobial Resistance (GRAM) Project published a study in Lancet Planetary Health. As per study, global antibiotic consumption rates have increased by 46% in last...
Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, inaugurated the “Duare Ration Scheme” on November 16, 2021. Highlights The Duare Ration (ration at doorstep) scheme is going to benefit...
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for November 17, 2021. INDIA – Guinness World Records recognises achievement of BRO (Border Roads Organisation) for constructing world’s highest...
Russia has started the delivery of S-400 missile system to India, in a bid to boost India’s air-defence capabilities. Highlights Russia started the delivery for deployment on schedule...
The International Day of Tolerance is observed every year on November 16. Key Points This day was declared by United Nations with the aim of creating public awareness...
A new study from US shows that white-tailed deer are being infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19 in humans. Key Points During the study, Antibodies were found in 40% of deer....
