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Civil Aviation Minister launches Krishi UDAN 2.0
The Ministry of Civil Aviation launched “Krishi Udan 2.0 scheme” on October 27, 2021. Key Points Under “Krishi Udan 2.0 scheme”, cargo-related infrastructure will be built in airports of hilly, tribal, and north-east regions. Such infrastructure will help in assisting ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
The Changing Wealth of Nations 2021 report
World Bank recently published its report titled “The Changing Wealth of Nations 2021”. As per report, South Asia suffers the most in terms of loss of human capital loss because of air pollution. Highlights Latest edition of the report has ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
US issues passport with ‘X’ gender marker
The United States issued first passport with an “X” gender marker, marking a milestone in recognising the rights of people who are not identified as male or female. Background This step was taken following the fight of Dana Zzyym, who ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
SAMBHAV National Level Awareness Programme, 2021
Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises launched the “SAMBHAV National Level Awareness Programme, 2021” in new Delhi on October 27, 2021. Key Points With the launch of programme, Union Minister of MSME Narayan Rane called for engagement of youth ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Four Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme notified
Central government has notified a four-year “Integrated Teacher Education Programme”, in line with the New Education Policy (NEP). Key Points With this new notification, BEd course will be integrated. It will be of four-year duration. Students pursuing a four-year BEd ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Proba-1 completes 20 years
ESA’s Proba-1 minisatellite was launched two decades ago, on October 27, into orbit. It has completed 20 years. Key Points The minisatellite remains fully operational for 20 years. It is the oldest serving Earth observing mission of the agency. Proba-1 ..