Page-49 of Current Affairs - October, 2021

Delhi: Action plan to combat Air pollution in winters

Chief Minister (CM) of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, on October 4, 2021 announced winter action plan to combat Air pollution in the state. Highlights CM announced that, only buses and taxis coming to Delhi from other states will be converted into ..

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2021 Nobel Prize in Medicine

On October 4, 2021, American scientists David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian won the prestigious “2021 Nobel Prize for Medicine”. Key Facts They won the prize for their discoveries of receptors for temperature and touch. According to award-giving body, these discoveries ..

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Russia test-fires Hypersonic missile from submarine

Russia has successfully test-fired Hypersonic missile from a nuclear submarine for the first time on October 4, 2021. Key Facts The missile, named Zircon missile, was launched from the Severodvinsk.  submarine. Zircon hit a designated target in the Barents Sea. ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 5, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 5, 2021 INDIA – Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launches delivery of COVID-19 vaccine by drone in Bishnupur district of Manipur – Defence Ministry launches website (www.indianrdc.mod.gov.in) for 2022 Republic Day ..

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Odisha’s initiatives to prevent Elephant electrocution

Odisha government has allocated Rs 445.75 crore to the distribution companies in order to increase ground clearance of electrical networks with the objective of preventing Elephant electrocution. Key facts With the help of allocated funds, distribution companies would also replace ..

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NOAA report: August 2021 is the 6th-warmest in 142 years

As per NOAA’s National Center for Environmental Information analysis, August 2021 was the 6th hottest month on the Earth, despite the fact that, Central Texas went through a cooler than average month. Highlights August 2021 was the 6th warmest month ..

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