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What is ‘Solar hamam’?
Solar Hamam, a locally designed and branded heating system is gaining popularity across the villages of Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. What is the aim of Solar Haman? Solar Haman is aimed at providing clean energy solutions to households across ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
UNICEF climate change curriculum in Maharashtra schools
Maharashtra Government is in process to introduce a comprehensive curriculum for Grades I-VIII, in a bid to inculcate climate-consciousness and green values in the next generation. Key Facts This new curriculum has been developed by the Department of Environment and ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Bank of Baroda launches “bob World Wave”- wearable payment solution
Bank of Baroda (BoB) has launched a wearable payment solution called “bob World Wave”. Key Points Bob World Wave was launched for digital banking payments. This technology is witnessing the rise of tremendous interest worldwide and lenders are using this ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: December 15, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for December 15, 2021 INDIA – Parliament passes bill to extend tenure of CBI Director to a maximum of five years – Parliament passes bill to extend the tenure of ED (Enforcement ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Daily Current Affairs Quiz : December 15, 2021
41. What is the theme of the “International Universal Health Coverage Day” 2021? [A] Sustainable Health Coverage[B] Leave No One’s Health Behind: Invest in Health Systems for All[C] Universal access to Healthcare[D] Equitable and healthy society Show Answer Correct Answer: ..
IIT-D develops test to detect Omicron in 90 min
Researchers from IIT Delhi’s Kusuma School of Biological Sciences have developed an RT-PCR based test, that can detect Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 in 90 minutes. Key Points The test is based on detecting specific mutations, which are present in Omicron ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
‘Dilli ki Yogshala’ programme launched
Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, launched the ‘Dilli ki Yogshala’ programme on December 13, 2021. Key Facts The programme was launched at Delhi Secretariat for providing free of cost yoga classes to the people in the national capital. Yoga ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
India launches Supersonic Missile Assisted Release of Torpedo System (SMART)
On December 13, 2021 India successfully launched Supersonic Missile Assisted Release of Torpedo System (SMART) from Abdul Kalam Island, off the Odisha coast. Key Points During the mission, full range capability of the missile was successfully demonstrated. SMART system has ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Myanmar: NU Government officially accepts Tether cryptocurrency
Myanmar’s shadow government has allowed the use of world’s largest cryptocurrency called Tether. Key Points Tether Cryptocurrency will be used as an official currency. This move will make it easier to raise funds and make payments. Background The National Unity ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
National Summit on Agro and Food Processing
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the valedictory session of “National Summit on Agro & Food Processing” on December 16, 2021. Highlights During his address, Prime Minister will present the detailed contours of Natural Farming. This summit will ..