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PM Modi conferred with highest civilian honour of Bhutan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with Bhutan’s highest civilian award called Ngadag Pel gi Khorlo on December 17, 2021. Key Facts He was conferred with the award on...

December 18, 2021

Barn owl sighted in Bihar

On December 15, 2921, forest officials rescued a barn owl in Supaul district of Bihar, in a rate sighting. Key Points The Barn owl is usually native to...

December 18, 2021

“Tamil Thai Vaazhthu” declared Tamil Nadu’s State Song

The Tamil Nadu government declared Tamil Thai Vaazhthu, as the State Song on December 17, 2021. Key Facts Tamil Thai Vaazhthu is a prayer song sung in praise of...

December 18, 2021

Russia launches Draft agreement with NATO on security measures

Russia released a draft agreement it proposed to the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) on security measures for both the sides. Key Points The document notes that, Russia and NATO shall...

December 18, 2021

India-Vietnam cooperation in postal sector

On December 17, 2021, India and Vietnam signed a letter of intent for enhanced cooperation in the postal sector. It was singed in line with the comprehensive strategic & economic...

December 18, 2021

Why did CCI slap ₹200 crore fine on Amazon?

Recently, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) fined US e-commerce giant, Amazon with Rs 200 crore. Highlights CCI has also suspended the 2019 Amazon deal with Future Coupons,...

December 18, 2021

WHO gives emergency approval for Covovax vaccine

On December 17, 2021, World Health Organisation (WHO) gave approval for emergency use of Covovax vaccine for Children. Key Points WHO listed the Covovax as ninth COVID-19 vaccine...

December 18, 2021

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: December 18, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for December 18, 2021 INDIA – Parliament passes Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019; only Indian couples legally married for at least...

December 18, 2021

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : December 18, 2021

1. Which organisation released the ‘State of the world’s land and water resources for food and agriculture (SOLAW 2021) report? [A] IMF[B] FAO[C] World Bank[D] WEF Show Answer Correct...

December 18, 2021

ISRO developing a SSLV with Private Participation

According to Union Minister Jitendra Singh, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is in process of developing a Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) with private participation. The satellite will be launched...

December 17, 2021

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