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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : November 27, 2021
41. “Magdalena Andersson” was the first female prime minister of which country, who has resigned in less than 12 hours of office? [A] Denmark[B] Australia[C] Sweden[D] Ireland Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Sweden] Notes:The Social Democrat Magdalena Andersson was Sweden’s ..
Base year modified in Wage Rate Index (WRI)
Recently, Ministry of Labour released a new series of Wage Rate Index (WRI) with base year 2016. Key Points The Wage Rate Index (WRI) is being compiled and maintained by the Labour Bureau. New series of WRI with base 2016=100 ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Moody’s projection of India’s economic growth
On November 25, 2021, Moody’s Investors Service highlight that, India’s rising vaccination rate, high public spending and low interest rates are driving the positive outlook for corporate sector and non-financial companies. Highlights Moody’s now projects that, India’s economic growth will ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
2nd Global Chemicals & Petrochemicals Manufacturing Hub inaugurated
2nd edition of the summit on Global Chemicals & Petrochemicals Manufacturing Hub (GCPMH) was inaugurated on November 25, 2021. Highlights During the inaugural session, Union Minister Chemicals & Fertilisers stated that, hard work and perseverance of the Government will help ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
India and UK discuss Green Energy collaboration
Union Minister of Science & Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh held an online meeting with the Science Minister of United Kingdom, George Freeman on November 25, 2021. Highlights In the meeting, the two ministers discussed Green Energy collaboration between both the ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
₹10,000 crore allotted for MGNREGA scheme
Central government allotted more of Rs 10000 crore on November 25, 2021 for MGNREGA Scheme. Key Points While allotting the fund, central government stated that, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA) is a demand-driven scheme. Government also clarified ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Report: 99% POCSO cases in courts pending trial in 2020
The Praja Foundation published its report on November 25, 2021 on POSCO cases. Key Findings of the report Report highlights that, despite a decrease in crimes against children, trial of 99 per cent of cases were still pending by December ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Health Ministry issues alert on COVID variants
Union Health Ministry has issued alert on the risk posed by South African variant of COVID-19. Key Points The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported that multiple cases of “COVID-19 variant 8.1.1529” have been reported in recent time. ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
‘Mysuru Declaration Service Delivery by Panchayats’ – Key Facts
During a ‘National Consultative Workshop on Citizen Charter & Delivery of Services by Panchayats’, which was organised on November 22, 2021, participants from 16 States signed “Mysuru Declaration”. Under it, these states resolved to roll out Common Minimum Service delivery ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Supporting Andhra’s Learning Transformation (SALT) project
Government of Andhra Pradesh, Union government and the World Bank have signed legal agreements for a loan of $250 million for the “Supporting Andhra’s Learning Transformation (SALT) project”. About SALT project SALT project aims to improve the quality of learning ..