Current Affairs October 2021

The biography titled “Kamala Harris: Phenomenal Woman” written by Chidanand Rajghatta

Renowned journalist and writer Chidanand Rajghatta have authored a new book “Kamala Harris: Phenomenal Woman”, a biography of Kamala Harris, the first women Vice President of the United States of America (USA). The biography has been published by HarperCollins Publishers India. The new book focuses on the life and times of Kamala Harris and celebrates […]

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CCI approves acquisition of 4.99% stake in HDFC ERGO by HDFC Bank

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of 4.99 percent shareholding in HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company (HDFC ERGO) by HDFC Bank. The Proposed Combination involves the acquisition of 4.99% of the outstanding equity share capital of the Target by the Acquirer from Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC). HDFC ERGO General Insurance

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Microsoft launches AI Innovate initiative to empower startups in India

Tech giant Microsoft launched a new programme Microsoft AI Innovate for nurturing and scaling startups that are leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI). The 10-week initiative will support startups in India leveraging AI technologies, helping them scale operations, drive innovation, and build industry expertise. The new program is open for both B2B and B2C startups, from diverse

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India successfully test-fires surface-to-surface ballistic missile Agni-5

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) carried successful test-firing of surface-to-surface ballistic missile Agni-5 on October 27, 2021, from APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha. It was test-fired at 7.50 pm. Agni-5 is a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), which uses a three-stage solid-fuelled engine. The missile, which uses a three-stage solid-fuelled engine, is capable of striking targets up to

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MSME Ministry launches “SAMBHAV” National Level Awareness Programme, 2021

Union Minister of MSME Shri Narayan Rane has called for the engagement of the youth in promoting entrepreneurship leading to the economic development of the country. Launching “SAMBHAV”, a National Level Awareness Programme-2021 being organised by Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India, in New Delhi. The e-National Level Awareness Programme 2021 ‘SAMBHAV” was

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Centre to set up two container-based mobile hospitals with 100 beds in Delhi and Chennai

India is gearing up to ready two container-based mobile hospitals for emergency deployment in cases of natural or other calamities, as part of the Rs 64,000 crore, Prime Minister Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission unveiled by PM Narendra Modi. The hospital will be the first of its kind in Asia. The unique feature of the hospitals will

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PM Modi addresses 16th East Asia Summit virtually

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 16th East Asia Summit via video conference on October 27, 2021. It was hosted by Brunei and saw the participation of leaders from the ASEAN countries and Australia, China, Japan, South Korea, Russia, the US, and India. This was the 7th East Asia Summit attended by Prime Minister

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Ministry of Culture launches Amrit Mahotsav Podcast

Ministry of Culture has organized Amrit Mahotsav Podcast as a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav to celebrate 75 years of Independence. The Amrit Mahotsav Podcast series (Zara Yaad Karo Qurbani) is a tribute to the Indian National Army (persons and movements), which significantly contributed to India’s freedom struggle, some of which have remained untold and not found a place

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Ayush Minister to inaugurate Incubation Centre at AIIA

Minister of AYUSH and Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal will inaugurate the All India Institute of Ayurveda’s (AIIA) Incubation Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (AIIA- iCAINE) on October 29 at a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi, according to the Ministry of AYUSH. It is being organized as a part of 6th Ayurveda Day on the theme ‘Ayurveda

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Civil Aviation Minister flags off the direct flight on the Shillong-Dibrugarh route

Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia virtually flagged off the first direct flight on the Shillong – Dibrugarh route under Regional Connectivity Scheme – Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik (RCS-UDAN). Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Scindia said, Shillong is one of the highest and wettest places in the world and the place is important not only

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