On December 18, 2021 the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully tested the new generation nuclear capable ballistic missile ‘Agni P’. Key Points Agni P was launched...
On December 16, 2021, Typhoon Rai hit the south-eastern part of the Philippines, bringing heavy rains and flooding causing displacement of thousands over a large area. Key Points...
As per brokerage houses, proposal by SEBI to treat all orders emanating from application programming interface (API) as algorithmic or algo order might hamper the growth of such...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
