Current Affairs

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 […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

National Establishment of five ‘Divyangta Khel Kendra’ ⇒ The Union minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot has said that the ministry has decided to establish five ’Divyangta Khel Kendra’ in different parts of country, out of which Ahemdabad City is identified to open one of such facilities. The Union minister said this

National Nationwide “Jaan Hai To Jahaan Hai” Awareness Campaign ⇒ Minority Affairs Minister Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi launched a nationwide “Jaan Hai To Jahaan Hai” awareness campaign on 21 June 2021 to create awareness on Corona vaccination in rural and remote areas of the country. The campaign will also to “Crush and Curb” the rumours

National 18th Foundation Day of NIXI ⇒ National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) is a not-for-profit organization working since 2003 for spreading the internet technology to the citizens of India. National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) celebrated its 18th Foundation Day on 19 June 2021. On the occasion of completing 18 years, the National Internet