Page-30 of Current Affairs - October, 2021

Defence Minister addresses ‘SCO seminar on Role of Women in Armed Forces’

October 15, 2021

Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) seminar on ‘Role of Women in Armed Forces’ was organised on October 14, in virtual mode. Key Points The webinar was addressed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. During the seminar, defence minister highlighted that government has ..

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MyParkings app- Highlights

October 15, 2021

Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Thakur, launched the ‘MyParkings’ app on October 14, 2021. Key Points MyParkings App is a first-of-its-kind initiative. On this app, people can book parking slots online in areas which are under the jurisdiction ..

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Global Hunger Index: India at 101st rank

October 15, 2021

Global Hunger Index 2021, which is prepared jointly by Irish aid agency called ‘Concern Worldwide’ and German organisation called ‘Welt Hunger Hilfe’, was released on October 14, 2021. The Index termed the hunger level in India as alarming. Where India ..

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PLI scheme for telecom products launched

October 15, 2021

Minister of State of Ministry of Communication, Devusinh Chauhan, launched a Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI Scheme) for Telecom & Networking Products on October 14, 2021. Why this scheme was launched in telecom sector? PLI Scheme in telecom sector was ..

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Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2021

October 15, 2021

India and the United States are set to start a 15-day mega military exercise in Alaska from October 15, 2021 in a bid to further deepen bilateral military cooperation between both the countries. Key Points Year 2021 will mark the ..

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India to pilot 1000 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

October 15, 2021

Central Government has given its approval to invite the expression of interest for installation of pilot 1000 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project. Key Facts This pilot project is the joint effort of “Ministry of New & Renewable energy” ..

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