Friday, October 22, 2021

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US successfully tests Hypersonic Missile Technology

October 22, 2021

The United States has successfully tested the hypersonic missile technology on October 20, 2021. Highlights Hypersonic Missile Technology is a new weapons system which is already being deployed by Russia and China. The test was conducted at a NASA facility in Wallops, Virginia. It is a significant step in development of a Navy-designed common hypersonic ..

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US List of ‘Countries of concern’ on climate

October 22, 2021

The United States categorised India as a ‘country of concern’ on climate in the assessment of the American Intelligence Community in its report called “National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) on climate”. Highlights India was put in this category along with 10 other countries namely, Afghanistan, Haiti, Colombia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Iraq, North Korea, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. ..

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Nuri: South Korea’s First Homegrown Space Rocket

October 22, 2021

South Korea has launched its first ever space rocket on October 21, 2021. This is the first rocket completely developed and built in South Korea. However, it failed to successfully deploy a test satellite into orbit. Highlights The rocket is called as “Nuri”. It is a 47-meter rocket that was lifted off, with bright yellow ..

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NITI Aayog AIM’s digi-book- Innovations for You

October 22, 2021

NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) launched a new digi-book-called “Innovations for You” in a bid to showcase the success stories of start-ups set up under the Atal Innovation Mission in different domains. First Edition of the Book First edition of the book is focused on innovations in Health Care. It showcases 45 start-ups which have ..

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MoRD: 152 SAKSHAM Centres launched under DAY-NRLM

October 22, 2021

Ministry of Rural Development launched 152 SAKSHAM centres under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). These centres were launched as a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. Key Points About 152 Centre for Financial Literacy & Service Delivery (or SAKSHAM Centres) were launched across 77 districts in 13 states, during October 4 to ..

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UPSC launches helpline for job aspirants

October 22, 2021

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has launched a toll-free helpline number for job aspirants, recently. Highlights This facility can be used by the government job aspirants belonging to economically weaker sections and backward classes. Helpline number will be operational on all the working days in office hours. This initiative is a part of UPSC’s ..

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FATF adds Turkey to Grey List; Pak retained

October 22, 2021

Global terror financing watchdog, Financial Action Task Force (FATF), retained Pakistan on the ‘Grey List of countries’. Key Points This time, the watchdog had added three new countries namely Turkey, Jordan & Mali, to the Grey List. As per FATF, there was no question of blacklisting Pakistan for now as Pakistan is cooperating and only ..

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HDFC Bank, Mastercard, USAID commit $100-mn credit facility

October 22, 2021

HDFC Bank, Mastercard and USAID have committed $100-mn credit facility with the aim to expand lending to small businesses. Key Points New credit facility will help small businesses that require financing for maintaining and growing their operations. The credit facility will also enable recovery by means of digitisation. It emphasises on providing support to women-led ..

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Intel Unnati Data-Centric Labs

October 22, 2021

Intel has announced the launch of “Intel Unnati Program” on October 21, 2021 in order to help equip engineering students in India with data-centric skills that are relevant for industry. Key Points Intel has also planned to setup 100 Intel Unnati Data Centric Labs by the year 2022. This program was launched in order to bring academia and industry together for ..

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Barbados elects first ever President

October 22, 2021

The Caribbean Island called Barbados, in a bid to become a republic, has elected its first ever president. Highlights This is a key step in preparations for becoming a republic. This move will also remove Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II as head of state of Barbados. Sandra Mason, who is the current governor-general of the island, will ..

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UN sets up Special Trust fund for Afghanistan

October 22, 2021

The United Nations has set up a special trust fund on October 21, 2021 for Afghanistan, in order to provide urgently needed cash directly to Afghans. Highlights This special trust fund was set up through a system by tapping into donor funds which was frozen since the Taliban takeover in August 2021. It was set ..

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Global Food Security Index 2021

October 22, 2021

Tenth edition of the Global Food Security Index was published recently. In the index, India has been ranked at 71st position. Highlights The Global Food Security (GFS) Index 2021 was prepared by analysing data from 113 countries. On the other hand, recently, India was ranked at 101st position in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2021. About Global ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 22, 2021

October 22, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 22, 2021 INDIA – Supreme Court says farmers have right to protest, but can’t block roads – Archaeological Survey of India illuminates 100 monuments in tri-color to celebrate the landmark achievement of 100 crore Covid-19 vaccinations – PM inaugurates the Infosys Foundation Vishram Sadan at ..

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Parambikulam Tiger Conservation Foundation wins Earth Guardian Award

October 21, 2021

The Parambikulam Tiger Conservation Foundation (PaTCoF) has won the “Earth Guardian Award” which was instituted by the NatWest Group. Key Points PaTCoF is a non-profit organisation under forest department which seeks to facilitate conservation of tiger and biodiversity in the Parambikulam tiger reserve. Eight winners of the award were felicitated by secretary general of “UN ..

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India set to touch 100 crore Covid vaccination mark

October 21, 2021

India crossed another significant milestone in its fight against the covid-19 pandemic on October 21, 2021. It touched the mark of 100 crore Covid vaccinations including the first as well as second doses. Key Points On the other hand, India reported 18,454 new cases in last 24 hours. Currently, the active caseload stands at 1,78,831. ..

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