Page-42 of Current Affairs - October, 2021

Centre releases ₹40,000 crore as GST compensation

Central government released an amount of Rs 40,000 crore on October 7, 2021 to states and union territories (UTs) with legislature. Highlights The amount was released under back-to-back loan facility for meeting the shortfall in GST compensation. Amount was released in addition ..

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Guidelines for PM-CARES for Children scheme

Ministry of Women and Child Development issued a detailed guidelines for “PM CARES for Children Scheme” on October 7, 2021. Background Guidelines were issued in the backdrop of announcement made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 29, 2021 regarding ..

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October 7: World Cotton Day 2021

World Cotton Day was observed on October 7, across the world, in a bid to raise awareness regarding the cotton sector among people. Key Points UN World Cotton Day (WCD) is celebrated annually on October 7 with the aim of ..

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World Bank Report- Shifting Gears: Digitization and Services-Led Development

As per World Bank’s report titled “Shifting Gears: Digitization and Services-Led Development”, Indian economy is expected to increase by 8.3% in the fiscal year 2021-2022. Key findings of report As per report, in the next financial year, India’s economic prospects will ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 8, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 8, 2021 INDIA – PM inaugurates 35 PSA (pressure swing adsorption) oxygen plants established under PM CARES fund – Lakhimpur Kheri violence of Oct 3: Supreme Court tells U.P. to ..

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Anshu Malik:1st Indian woman wrestler to reach World Championship final

On October 6, 2021, Anshu Malik has become the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the final of 2021 World Wrestling Championships. Key facts She created this history after outclassing junior European champion Solomiia Vynnyk. The 19-year-old wrestler from India ..

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