Daily Current Affairs for 30th Sept 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS National PM Nutrition Scheme Why in News The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved five projects from 2021-22 to 2025-26 with a financial outlay of Rs 54,061.73 crore from the Central Government and Rs 31,733.17 crore from the State Governments and […]
Daily Current Affairs for 29th Sept 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Iceland first country to elect women-majority parliament Why in News Iceland has elected Europe’s first parliament with a majority of women. It is a milestone for gender equality in the island nation of the North Atlantic. Women candidates won 33 seats in Althing, Iceland’s 63-member parliament, when the counting of votes […]
Daily Current Affairs for 28th Sept 2021
GS PAPER I NEWS 35 varieties of crops dedicated to the nation Why in News In an attempt to create public awareness about adopting climate friendly technologies, the Prime Minister introduced 35 varieties of crops with special qualities in an all India program organized in all ICAR Institutes, State and Central Agricultural Universities and Krishi […]
Daily Current Affairs for 27th Sept 2021
GS PAPER I NEWS 157 artefacts and antiquities handed over to India by USA Why in News During the visit of the Indian Prime Minister to the United States, 157 artefacts and antiquities were handed over to him by the United States. Key point Prime Minister Modi and President Biden reiterated their commitment to further […]
Daily Current Affairs for 24th Sept 2021
GS PAPER I & II NEWS ‘BIJOYA SANSKRITIK MAHOTSAV’ Why in News On December 16, 2021, 50 years will be completed since the liberation of Bangladesh and India’s victory over Pakistan in the Indo-Pak war of 1971. Key Point Golden Victory Year celebrations are being organized across the country to commemorate this historic event in […]
Daily Current Affairs for 23rd Sept 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS National Steering Committee on National Curriculum Why in News The Ministry of Education has constituted a National Steering Committee to prepare the National Curriculum Framework. The members of the committee are as follows: K Kasturirangan (Chairman): He is an Indian space scientist who headed the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) from […]
Daily Current Affairs for 22nd Sept 2021
GS PAPER I NEWS International sign language day Why in News Every year 23 September is celebrated by the United Nations as International Day of Sign Languages. Key point This day is celebrated globally. There are many people around the world who cannot speak or hear. They talk through facial expressions with their hands to […]
Daily Current Affairs for 21st Sept 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Global Innovation Index-2021 Why in News India has moved up 2 places to 46th position in the World Intellectual Property Organisation’s Global Innovation Index 2021 rankings. About Global Innovation Index (GII) Ranking India has been steadily improving its ranking in the Global Innovation Index (GII) over the years. India has moved […]
Daily Current Affairs for 20th Sept 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS E-shram portal Why in News The campaign launched on 26th August to facilitate the registration of unorganized workers on the e-shram portal has received wide support. In about 24 days, more than 1 crore workers have registered on this portal. Key point 1,03,12,095 workers have registered on this portal. Of these, […]
Daily Current Affairs for 16th Sept 2021
GS PAPER I NEWS NAIMISHA 2021 Why in News The National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) is creating a virtual museum space through its online summer programme NAIMISHA 2021. Key Points This unique art fiesta will provide a platform to create and engage with the arts. The current duration of the programme is 17th May […]
Daily Current Affairs for 15th Sept 2021
GS PAPER II India-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Why in news Formal negotiations for a proposed India-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will begin on 1st November 2021, with an interim “early harvest” agreement to be completed by March 2022. Key Points The interim trade pact would involve early tariff or market access concessions […]
Daily Current Affairs for 14th Sept 2021
GS PAPER I & III World’s largest plant capturing carbon dioxide from air Why in News The world’s largest plant capturing carbon dioxide directly from the air has been setup in Iceland which will be able to suck up to 4,000 tons of CO2 per year. Key Points The amount of carbon captured by the […]
Daily Current Affairs for 13th Sept 2021
GS PAPER II ‘2+2 ministerial dialogue Why in News In a bid to boost overall strategic ties, India and Australia held the inaugural ‘2+2 ministerial dialogue’ in the backdrop of an unsettling phase of geopolitical flux in the region. Key point External Affairs Minister and Defence Minister held the ‘two-plus-two’ talks in the national capital […]
Daily Current Affairs for 11th Sep 2021
GS PAPER II Lokarpan of Sardardham Bhavan and Bhoomi Pujan of Sardardham Phase – II Kanya Chhatralaya Why in News Prime Minister performed the Lokarpan of Sardardham Bhavan and Bhoomi Pujan of Sardardham Phase – II Kanya Chhatralaya via video conferencing. Key Points The Prime Minister expressed happiness that the commencement of Sardar Dham Bhawan […]
Daily Current Affairs for 10th Sep 2021
GS PAPER I Thamirabarani civilisation Why in News A carbon dating analysis of rice with soil, found in a burial urn at Sivakalai in Thoothukudi district in southern Tamil Nadu, by the Miami-based Beta Analytic Testing Laboratory, has yielded the date of 1155 BCE, thereby indicating that the Thamirabarani civilisation dates back to 3,200 years. […]
Daily Current Affairs for 9th Sep 2021
GS PAPER II G20 Summit Why in News Trade Minister Piyush Goyal has been appointed as India’s Sherpa for the G20 meet that is expected to be held in Italy at the end of October. Group of 20 (G20) The G20 is a major international grouping that brings together 19 of the world’s major economies […]
Daily Current Affairs for 8th Sep 2021
GS PAPER II School Children’s Online and Offline Learning (SCHOOL) survey Why in News According to the survey of ‘School Children’s Online and Offline Learning (SCHOOL)’, the prolonged closure of primary and upper primary schools since the onset of the pandemic has led to “catastrophic consequences” for school students, particularly in rural India. Key Points […]
Daily Current Affairs for 7th Sep 2021
GS PAPER II Nipah Virus Why in News Recently, a 12-year old boy died after getting infected by Nipah Virus in the Kozhikode district of Kerala. Key Points The Nipah Virus infection was confirmed for the first time in Kerala in 2018 with the blood and body fluid samples of two individuals who had died […]
Daily Current Affairs for 6th Sep 2021
GS PAPER I Vanniyar movement Why in News Recently, the government of Tamil Nadu has announced the construction of a memorial in Villupuram to people killed in police firing and clashes in 1987, during a movement demanding reservation for the Vanniyar community. Vanniyar movement Vanniyars are one of the largest and most consolidated backward communities […]
Daily Current Affairs for 4th Sep 2021
GS PAPER II Right to protest Why in News Recently, the Delhi High Court released a verdict that “the right to protest and express dissent has a fundamental stature” in a democracy. Key Points According to the court, the right to protest and express dissent is a right which occupies a fundamental stature in a […]
Daily Current Affairs for 3rd Sep 2021
GS PAPER I Raman Magsaysay Award Why in News Recently, the Raman Magsaysay awardees have been announced by the Manila-based foundation. Key Points Raman Magsaysay award 2021 has been awarded to four individuals from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Philippines and Southeast Asia, and an Indonesian organisation. The awardees are: Dr. Firdausi Qadri – A Vaccine scientist from […]
Daily Current Affairs for 2nd Sep 2021
GS PAPER II 20 years of America in Afghanistan Why in News For the first time since October 2001, there are no American troops in Afghanistan. Key Points While defending his decision to pull back the forces, U.S. President stated that they were left with only two options after the withdrawal agreement the Trump administration […]
Daily Current Affairs for 1st Sep 2021
GS PAPER II Appointment of Supreme Court Judges Why in News Recently, the Chief Justice of India (CJI) administered the Oath of Office to nine new Judges, including three women Judges, of the Supreme Court. Key Points This is the first time in the history of the apex court that nine judges took the oath […]