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National Steering Committee for implementation of the NIPUN Bharat Mission
On October 25, 2021, a National Steering Committee (NSC) has been formed to implement NIPUN Bharat Mission. NIPUN Bharat Mission NIPUN stands for “National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy”. This mission was launched by the “Department ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
UN on Iran’s Death Penalty
A human rights expert from United Nations has described the Iran’s Death penalty as “an arbitrary deprivation of life”. Key Points UN described that the executions carried out in Iran is often used as a political tool. The death penalty ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Govt to set up panel for National Employment Policy
The central government has planned to set up a committee for National Employment Policy (NEP), which seeks to create a roadmap for improving job opportunities in India. Highlights The committee will comprise of representatives from Ministry of labour and other ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Saudi Arabia launches National Infrastructure Fund
Saudi Arabia launched a “National Infrastructure Fund” on October 25, 2021 to invest 200 billion Riyals in projects over the next decade. Highlights National Infrastructure Fund will invest in water, transportation, energy, education, health, digital infrastructure, and communication. The fund ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
UN warns of Afghan Food Crisis
The World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that, tens of millions of Afghans, including children, could die of starvation if urgent action is not taken. Key Facts WEP is calling to release the frozen funds without delay to provide humanitarian ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
China adopts New Border Law
For the first time, China has enacted a national law on “protection and exploitation” of country’s land border areas. Key facts Timing of the new border law is significant as China continues to be at loggerheads with India across the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 26, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 26, 2021 INDIA – PM launches Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission in his Varanasi (UP) to address gaps and strengthen the critical healthcare network – National Steering Committee (NSC) for ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Indian Telegraph Right of Way (Amendment) Rules, 2021
Indian government notified “Indian Telegraph Right of Way (Amendment) Rules, 2021” on October 22, 2021, for incorporating provisions related to nominal one-time compensation. Highlights The rules also seek to incorporate “uniform procedure for establishing overground telegraph line in Indian Telegraph ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Australia: In-principal support for net zero by 2050
Australian Cabinet is set to consider conditions that junior coalition partner of government has placed on committing to the target of zero net carbon emissions by 2050. Key Facts In-principal support of the Nationals party for the target was agreed ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
RBI caps NBFC IPO Funding
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a scale-based regulation of non-banking finance companies on October 22, 2021. Key Points RBI’s regulation also comprises of a ceiling on IPO funding per borrower and changes in minimum net owned fund, capital ..