WHO: Omicron Poses Very High Global Risk

On November 29, 2021, World Health Organization (WHO) warned that; the new variant of SARS-CoV-2 virus called “Omicron” poses very high global risk. Highlights Early evidence shows that, this highly mutated coronavirus could lead to surges with ‘severe consequences.’ It also noted that, “considerable uncertainties’’ remain about Omicron, which was first detected in southern Africa, ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021

Category: International Current Affairs

Topics: Omicron Variant • Omicron Variant of coronavirus • SARS-Cov-2 virus • Variant of Concern • World Health Organisation (WHO)

World’s tallest railway bridge pier to come up in Manipur

World’s tallest rail bridge pier will soon come up in North-eastern state of Manipur. Key Points This bridge is being constructed by Indian Railways at Noney Valley in Manipur. Bridge is having the height of 141 metres. It is a part of ambitious 111 Kilometre long Jiribam-Imphal railway line. It is being constructed with the ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • States Current Affairs

Topics: Indian Railway • Manipur • Noney Valley in Manipur • World's tallest railway bridge pier

Nagaland: ‘Call your Cop mobile App’ launched for citizens

Nagaland Police officially launched the ‘Call your Cop’ mobile App on November 29, 2021. Highlights The app was launched at Police Headquarters in Kohima. It will enable all citizens in the state, including those in distress, to get in touch with the police directly, as police will be available easily, with just one click away. ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs • States Current Affairs

Topics: Call your cop mobile app • Modernisation of Police Forces (MPF) scheme • Nagaland Police • Police Reforms

First edition of “Indian Young Water Professionals Programme” launched

First edition of the Indian Young Water Professionals Programme was launched on November 29, 2021 virtually. Key points Programme was launched in the presence of Indian High Commissioner to Australia, Manpreet Vohra; Australian High Commissioner to India, Barry O’ Farrell and Additional Secretary of Ministry of Jal Shakti, Debashree Mukherjee. This launch was joined by ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021

Category: Events Current Affairs • International Current Affairs

Topics: India-Australia • India-Australia collaboration on water • Indian Young Water Professionals Programme • National Hydrology Project (NHP) • Sustainable Water Management

Parliament passes Farm Laws Repeal Bill, 2021

On November 29, 2021, Indian Parliament passed the Farm Laws Repeal Bill, 2021 during first day of the winter session. Key Points The three farm laws of centre have been repealed by Lok Sabha as well as Rajya Sabha in the fastest repeal in recent years, following a year-long protests by farmers. Farm Laws Repeal ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Topics: 3 farm laws repealed • Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act 2020 • farm laws • Farm Laws Repeal Bill 2021