Government launched ‘unique’ face recognition techology for pensioners

Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh launched a “unique” face recognition technology on November 29, 2021. Key Facts The face recognition technology would act as a proof of life certificate’ for pensioners. It will ensure ease of living for retired & elderly citizens. All pensioners are required to submit their life certificate annually in ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

Topics: "unique” face recognition technology • Aadhaar • Aadhaar Act • Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)

India1 Payments installed 10,000 white-label ATMs

India1 Payments has crossed a milestone on deploying 10000 white-label ATMs, which was called as “India1ATMs”. Key Points India1 Payments is IPO-bound and is promoted by the Banktech Group of Australia. It was formerly known as BTI Payments. With the deployment of 10000 ATMs, India1 Payments has become the largest player in this segment. India1 ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Topics: India1 Payments Limited • White Label ATMs • white-label ATM operators

November 29: International Day of Solidarity

United Nations observes the “International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People” on November 29, every year. Highlights The day is observed to mark the adoption of UN’s resolution to divide Palestine into two states. The UN traditionally celebrates the day by undertaking its annual debate on the question of Palestine. It is being observed since ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Topics: Arab–Israeli conflict • International Day of Solidarity • International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People • UN General Assembly Resolution • United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: November 30, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for November 30, 2021 INDIA – Parliament passes Farm Laws Repeal Bill, 2021 – Rajya Sabha: 12 opposition MPs suspended for rest of winter session for violent behaviour – Bi-annual meeting of border guarding forces of India (Border Security Force) and Bangladesh (Border Guard Bangladesh) held in ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021

Category: Today's News Headlines

Topics: Current Affairs Headlines • Current Affairs: News Headlines • Headlines • Latest News Headlines • News Headlines • Top Headlines

NHA estimates for India for 2017-18

According to National Health Accounts (NHA) estimates for India for 2017-18, share of government health expenditure in the GDP of India has increased from 1.15% in 2013-14 to 1.35% in 2017-18. Key Points Latest estimates not only highlight government’s expenditure on health exhibiting an increasing trend but also highlights growing trust in public health care ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Topics: National Health Accounts (NHA) • NHA estimates for India for 2017-18 • World Health Organization (WHO)