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Page-8 of Current Affairs - October, 2021

First Zika virus case reported in U.P

First case of Zika Virus was reported from Kanpur in the state of Uttar Pradesh on October 24, 2021. What is Zika Virus? Zika virus is a member...

October 25, 2021

IAC Vikrant begins Second Phase of Sea Trials

First indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC) of India, named Vikrant, started its second phase of sea trials on October 24, 2022, in the backdrop of its planned induction into...

October 25, 2021

Standing Committee on IT to examine media ethics

The Standing Committee on Information Technology has decided to review ethical standards in the media coverage. Highlights The standing committee also examines issues related to Ministry of Information...

October 25, 2021

SEBI declares state-owned PEC as ‘not fit & proper’

For the first time, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has declared a government-owned company called “PEC Ltd” as ‘not fit & proper’. Highlights PEC Ltd...

October 25, 2021

‘PM Atma Nirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana’- Key Facts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Uttar Pradesh on October 15, 2021 and launch Pradhan Mantri Atma Nirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana in Varanasi. Key Points Earlier...

October 25, 2021

October 24: United Nations Day

The United Nations Day is observed on October 24, every year since 1948. Why is this day celebrated? The day marks the anniversary of the entry of the...

October 25, 2021

Haryana announces Free Education Scheme

Chief Minister of Haryana, Manohar Lal Khattar, announced a free education scheme in state, to boost the level of education in the state. Key Facts Scheme has been...

October 25, 2021

Study: Life expectancy in India drops by 2 years due to Covid

According to the scientists from a city-based International Institute for Population Studies (IIPS), Covid-19 pandemic has affected the lives of people across the world. Key Points As per...

October 25, 2021

India’s first Banni buffalo IVF calf born

On October 23, 2021, India’s first IVF (in-vitro fertilisation) calf of Banni breed of buffaloes was born at a farmer’s house in Gir Somnath district of Gujarat. Key...

October 25, 2021

Goa achieves ODF and Electricity for every household

Information and Broadcasting Minister, Anurag Thakur, recently complimented Goa as it achieved ODF and Electricity for every household. Key Points Goa has also become the first state to...

October 25, 2021

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