National legislature of China formally endorsed the three-child policy that was mooted by ruling Communist Party. Key points According to the Chinese officials, one-child policy that was implemented...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated and laid foundation stone of multiple projects in Somnath on August 20. Highlights Inaugurated projects include the Somnath Promenade, reconstructed temple precinct...
Sanskrit Week is being celebrated from August 19 to August 25, 2021. Key Points Sanskrit Week is celebrated to promote and popularise this ancient language. On the beginning...
BRICS Nations- Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa- signed a deal for cooperation in remote sensing satellite data sharing. Key Points According to the Indian Space Research...
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed an advanced chaff technology with the objective of safeguarding Indian Air Force Fighter Jets from enemy missiles. Key Points...
Arogya Dhara 2.0 was launched by Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on August 18, 2021 in order to increase the reach of Ayushman Bharat – Jan Arogya Yojana. Key...
Defence Minister of India, Rajnath Singh, launched the 5th edition of the Defence India Start-up Challenge (DISC) on August 19, 2021. Key Points DISC was launched under Innovations...
1. With which country, Indian navy has signed a ‘Joint Guidance’ for naval cooperation? [A] Australia[B] Japan[C] United States[D] South Korea Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Australia] Notes:...
On August 19, 2021 India has signed a USD 500 million loans agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in order to expand metro rail network in Bengaluru....
Chairman of 15th Finance Commission, NK Singh, has been elected as the new president of Institute of Economic Growth (IEG) Society. Key Facts He succeeded former Prime Minister...