Current Affairs December 2021

IIT-Delhi tie-up with IAF to improve indigenization efforts

IIT-Delhi tie-up with IAF to improve indigenization efforts

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi signed an MoU with Indian Air Force (IAF) to support requirements towards indigenous solutions in various weapon systems. Under the MoU, The IAF has identified key focus areas involving the development of technology and finding indigenous solutions towards the sustenance of various weapon systems. The partnership between IIT Delhi and IAF […]

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7th edition of India International Science festival begins in Panaji

7th edition of India International Science festival begins in Panaji

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the seventh edition of the India International Science Festival at Panaji, Goa. He said that advances in Science and Technology will propel India as a frontline country in the world, in the years to come. The theme of the 4-day science festival is ‘Azadi Ka Amrit

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ADB approves $112 million loan to establish Assam Skill University

ADB approves $112 million loan to establish Assam Skill University

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $112 million loans for Assam to strengthen skill education and training through the establishment of Assam Skill University (ASU). The Loan will create a path for skill development to enhance the productivity and competitiveness of Assam’s economy and industries. The project will further enhance collaboration between the ASU

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UNESCO recognises Kolkata’s Durga Puja as Intangible Cultural Heritage

UNESCO recognises Kolkata’s Durga Puja as Intangible Cultural Heritage

UNESCO has inscribed “Durga Puja in Kolkata” on the representative list of “intangible cultural heritage of humanity”, giving international recognition to the biggest religious festival of the 331-year-old city and the state of West Bengal. The UNESCO’s announcement was welcomed by Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) as chief minister Mamata Banerjee is widely recognized as the biggest patron of

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India inducts 148 athletes in the list of TOPS athletes for the 2024 Olympics

India inducts 148 athletes in the list of TOPS athletes for the 2024 Olympics

A total of 148 athletes, including 20 new inductees, in seven Olympic disciplines and six Paralympic disciplines, have been identified for support under the Target Olympic Podium Scheme at a meeting of the Mission Olympic Cell of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) was begun in 2014, aiming to provide assistance to India’s top

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Paytm launches EdTech Platform “Paytm Wealth Academy”

Paytm launches EdTech Platform “Paytm Wealth Academy”

Paytm, India’s leading online payment ecosystem has launched education and training services under the banner “Paytm Wealth Academy”. Paytm offers courses and webins on the concepts of trading and finance through its educational platform. According to Paytm, courses are curated according to individual needs. Paytm Wealth Academy will initially be available to select users, followed

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Axis Bank tied up with Swift to provide a digital banking solution

Axis Bank tied up with Swift to provide a digital banking solution

Axis Bank is working with new digital services from provider Swift to provide a comprehensive digital solution to clients. The bank is integrating with different digitization initiatives by government bodies and service providers to extend an end-to-end service to business clients. In businesses, we have seen two years of digitization take place in two months after the pandemic.

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A Book titled ‘Pride, Prejudice and Punditry’ by Dr. Shashi Tharoor

A Book titled ‘Pride, Prejudice and Punditry’ by Dr. Shashi Tharoor

Former union minister and Lok Sabha Member of Parliament Dr. Shashi Tharoor‘s 23rd book titled ‘Pride, Prejudice and Punditry’ was launched in Hyderabad, Telangana. The book is launched under an initiative called ‘Kitaab’ by Prabha Khaitan Foundation. There are ten sections in this book, each devoted to a particular topic such as modern Indian history, Indian Politics, etc. He

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