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Govt launches ‘One Health Consortium’

The Department of Biotechnology launched a ‘One Health’ consortium on October 14, 2021 in virtual mode. It was launched by secretary of Department of Biotechnology, Dr Renu Swarup....

October 15, 2021

What is Kunming Biodiversity Fund?

China pledged to inject $233 million into a new fund called “Kunming Biodiversity Fund” for the protection of biodiversity in developing countries, recently. Highlights This decision was taken...

October 15, 2021

What is Northern Ireland Protocol?

The Northern Ireland protocol was designed to prevent checks across the border between Northern Ireland (US) and the Republic of Ireland (EU), following Brexit. Highlights The Protocol came...

October 15, 2021

Home Ministry enhances powers of BSF

Home Ministry has enhanced the powers of Border Security Force (BSF). Under the enhanced power, officers will have the power to search and arrest. What are the enhanced powers?...

October 15, 2021

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 15, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 15, 2021 INDIA – Home Ministry enhances BSF’s powers to “arrest, search and seize” near international boundary –...

October 15, 2021

October 13: International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction is observed globally on October 13, every year. Aim of the day The day is observed with the aim of promoting...

October 14, 2021

What is Climate Resilience Information System and Planning Tool?

Union Minister of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Giriraj Singh, launched the “Climate Resilience Information System and Planning (CRISP-M) tool” through a virtual event. Key Points The CRISP-M...

October 14, 2021

New rules for allowing abortion till 24 weeks

Government has incorporated new rules under the “Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act, 2021, which was passed in March 2021. Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Rules, 2021 Under...

October 14, 2021

Maritime Exercise Malabar Phase II

The Indian Navy is set to take part in “Second Phase of multilateral maritime exercise” called “Exercise Malabar” along with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Japan Maritime Self...

October 14, 2021

India’s Plastic Waste Recycling Targets

The Union environment ministry has released a draft notification to regulate the extended producer responsibility (EPR) under the “Plastic Waste Management Rules 2016”. Key facts The draft provides...

October 14, 2021

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