Current Affairs - October, 2021
GEAC planning to recommend ‘environmental release’ of Bayer’s GM Cotton
Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is currently planning to recommend environmental release of a genetically modified (GM) herbicide tolerant cotton of German multinational company Bayer AG. It had earlier approved the environmental clearance of Delhi University’s transgenic hybrid mustard DMH-11 along with its parental lines. What is BG-II RRF? Bollgard II Roundup Ready Flex (BG-II ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Bt cotton • GEAC • Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) • Genetically modified crops • HTBt Cotton
Sakharov Prize
The 2022 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought was conferred to the Ukrainian people. Key facts The 2022 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought was bestowed to the people of Ukraine, represented by their president, elected leaders, and civil society. It recognizes the bravery of Ukrainians who have been affected by the Russian invasion and ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News
Topics: European Union • Russia-Ukraine war • Ukraine war
What is the Basij?
The Basij, also known as the Organization for the Mobilization of the Oppressed, is a volunteer paramilitary force in Iran that has been deployed by the government to respond to the recent protests sparked by the death of a woman following her arrest by the morality police for “improperly” wearing her headscarf. In this article, ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 31, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 31, 2021 INDIA – Tamil Nadu Day to be celebrated on July 18, not Nov 1, says CM M. K. Stalin – UP: 1 BJP MLA, 6 BSP MLAs join SP – Himachal Pradesh: India’s oldest voter Shyam Saran Negi (104) casts ballot in Lok ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Category: Today's News Headlines
Topics: Current Affairs: News Headlines • Headlines • Latest News Headlines • News Headlines • Top Headlines
Centre of Excellence for Fintech to be set up
As per Minister for Science & Technology and Skill Development, C.N. Ashwath Narayan, Karnataka government is to set up a Centre of Excellence for Fintech or Financial Technology in Karnataka. Highlights This move was announced while addressing the inaugural session of Mangaluru Technovanza. Mangaluru Technovanza was organised by Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM). Government will ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • States Current Affairs
Topics: Beyond Bengaluru Initiative • Centre of Excellence for Fintech • Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) • Software Technology Park in Karnataka • Startups in Mangaluru • Telecom Policy
NCRB Report on Suicides
National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) recently published its report titled “Accidental Deaths & Suicides in India, 2020”. In the year 2020, suicides in India have increased by 10 percent as compared to 2019 data and reached to 1,53,052. Key findings Report notes that, suicides among student have increased by 21.20 per cent. In absolute numbers, ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: Accidental Deaths & Suicides in India 2020 • National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) • NCRB Report on Suicides • Suicide in India • suicide rate