November 2021

UPSC

Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) for Phosphatic & Potassic (P&K) Fertilizers: UPSC Daily Important Topic | 19 November 2021

The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers for fixation of Nutrient Based Subsidy Rates for P&K Fertilizers for the year 2021-22. •The NBS program for Fertilizers was initiated in the year 2010. •Under the scheme, a fixed amount of subsidy decided on an annual basis is provided on each grade

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World Toilet Day: 19 November

World Toilet Day: 19 November

World Toilet Day is celebrated annually on 19 November to inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis and help achieve Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6), which promises sanitation for all by 2030. The day was established by the World Toilet Organization in 2001 and officially declared by UN General Assembly in 2013. The

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World Antimicrobial Awareness Week: 18-24 November

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week: 18-24 November

The World Health Organization annually hosts the World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW), also known as World Antimicrobial Awareness Week. WAAW is celebrated every year from 18-24 November. Purpose: increase awareness of global antimicrobial resistance, encourage best practices among the general public, health workers and policymakers to avoid the further emergence and spread of drug-resistant infections. Theme 2021: The theme of WAAW is ‘Spread Awareness, Stop Resistance.’

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Akasa Air inks pact with CFM for LEAP-1B engines

Akasa Air inks pact with CFM for LEAP-1B engines

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala backed-Akasa Air announced the purchase of CFM LEAP-1B engines to power its recently purchased Boeing 737 MAX airplanes. The agreement, which also includes spare engines and long-term services agreement, is valued at nearly $4.5 billion at list price. Akasa had ordered 72 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes valued at nearly $9 billion at list price. The LEAP-1B engine entered into service on

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BDL signs $21-million contract with Airbus Defense & Space

BDL signs $21-million contract with Airbus Defense & Space

Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) has signed a $21-million export contract for Counter-Measures Dispensing System (CMDS) with Airbus Defense & Space. Under the Contract, BDL will supply its Counter Measures Dispensing System to the Spanish entity. BDL is offering Akash Weapon System (surface-to-air missile), Astra Weapon System (air-to-air missile), Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon & Helina (air-to-surface weapon), Light Weight Torpedo and Heavy Weight Torpedo (underwater

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