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International 9th Moscow Conference on International Security (MCIS-2021) ⇒ The 9th Moscow Conference on International Security (MCIS-2021) was organised by Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation on June 22-24, 2021. Held annually since 2012, the conference is an important security dialogue. Discussion: The forum discussed global and regional stability issues, as well as various […]
Current Affairs Date: 05 August 2021 Read More »
National Rapid Antigen Test kit for COVID-19 developed by IIT Delhi ⇒ Minister of State for Education Shri Sanjay Dhotre launched a Rapid Antigen Test kit for COVID-19 on 25 June 2021. The technology and its manufacturing are 100% indigenous. Developed by: The Rapid Antigen Test kit has been developed by the IIT Delhi researchers
Current Affairs Date: 04 August 2021 Read More »
National 18th meeting of the Maritime State Development Council ⇒ Union Minister of State (I/C) for Port, Shipping and Waterways Shri Mansukh Mandaviya chaired the 18th meeting of the Maritime State Development Council (MSDC) on 24 June 2021. It was organized by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. Objective: The objective of the Maritime
Current Affairs Date: 03 August 2021 Read More »
National 3rd edition of the Northern Zone Food Processing Summit ⇒ Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Food Processing Industries, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Shri Narendra Singh Tomar addressed the 3rd edition of the Northern Zone Food Processing Summit on 24June 2021. It was organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). Speaking
Current Affairs Date: 02 August 2021 Read More »
National Merger of CWC & CRWC ⇒ The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved to merge and transfer all assets, liabilities, rights and obligations of ‘Central Railside Warehouse Company Limited’ with its holding enterprise ‘Central Warehousing Corporation’. The merger of CWC-CRWC is another step towards implementing the direction of
Current Affairs Date: 01 August 2021 Read More »
The 74th annual Cannes Film Festival (Festival de Cannes) was held from 6 to 17 July 2021. The 2021 Cannes Film Festival concluded on 17 July in the south of France. Honorary Palme d’Or: This year, American actress-director, Jodie Foster and Italian filmmaker, Marco Bellocchio have been awarded the Honorary Palme d’Or. Palme d’Or: Julia
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National Additional Judge of the Kerala High Court ⇒ President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind appointed Shri Abdul Rahim Musaliar Badharudeen, to be an Additional Judge of the Kerala High Court, for a period of two years with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office. The Department of Justice, Ministry of
Current Affairs Date: 31 July 2021 Read More »
IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2021 was released on 17 June 2021. Its data explores multiple factors that affect the prosperity of 64 economies. This year, the rankings expose the economic impact of the pandemic across the globe. Developed by: The World Competitiveness Ranking is developed annually by the IMD World Competitiveness Center. Methodology: It measures
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National NIOS Diploma course in Yogic Science ⇒ Minister of State for Education Shri Sanjay Dhotre launched National Institute of Open Schooling-NIOS Diploma course in Yogic Science on the occasion of International Day of Yoga on 21 June 2021. The Minister released the self-instructional material of the course. The two-year Diploma programme has five subjects
Current Affairs Date: 30 July 2021 Read More »
Curtain Raiser Event: Namaste Yoga App: During the curtain raiser event for the 7th International Day of Yoga on 11 June 2021, a mobile application, “Namaste Yoga”, devoted to Yoga, was launched. The event was organised by the Ministry of Ayush in association with Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY). The App is designed
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