Current Affairs December 2021

Varanasi became 1st Indian city to start Ropeway Service

Varanasi became 1st Indian city to start Ropeway Service

Varanasi, a city in Uttar Pradesh is all set to become the first Indian city to start ropeway service as a mode of public transport in order to ease the traffic congestion. The proposed ropeway will be constructed between Cantt Railway Station (Varanasi Junction) to Church Square (Godauliya) covering an aerial distance of 3.45 km. Its outlay is over Rs 400 crore which is

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India’s 1st Credit Card made from Recycled PVC Plastic launched by HSBC

India’s 1st Credit Card made from Recycled PVC Plastic launched by HSBC

HSBC India launched India’s first credit card made from recycled PVC (Polyvinyl chloride) plastic. This roll-out is part of a new programme launched by HSBC Group to introduce sustainable cards across all its global locations with a view to supporting its global commitments to sustainability and a net-zero future. The cards have been introduced in

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Veteran Broadway composer & lyricist Stephen Sondheim passes away

Veteran Broadway composer & lyricist Stephen Sondheim passes away

Veteran songwriter Stephen Sondheim, who redefined the American musical theatre, has passed away. He was 91. He received 8 Tony Awards, a Special Tony Award 2008 for lifetime achievement in the theatre. He also received a Pulitzer Prize (‘Sunday in the Park’), and an Academy Award for the song ‘Sooner or Later’. Also won several awards like eight Grammy

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UAE’s Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi elected as President of INTERPOL

UAE’s Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi elected as President of INTERPOL

The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) has elected a contentious official from the United Arab Emirates as its new president during the international law enforcement body’s annual General Assembly held in Istanbul, Turkey. He replaces Kim Jong Yan from South Korea. In the final round, the UAE candidate received 68.9 per cent of votes cast by member countries. As president, Al Raisi’s

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