The 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards were held on 19, September 2021 in Los Angeles, California, as stars from across the TV industry vied to take home the coveted award. The award honored the best in U.S. prime time television programming from 1, June 2020, until 31 May 2021, as chosen by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Some winners at the […]
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HDFC Bank has partnered with Paytm to launch co-branded credit cards with an aim to provide one of the widest range of offerings across customer segments, with a special focus on millennials, business owners, and merchants. The HDFC Bank-Paytm co-branded credit cards will be launched in October 2021, during the festive season. The collaboration between HDFC Bank and Paytm is part
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India has improved its ranking in the latest Global Innovation Index (GII), moving up two positions to 46, the 2021 report released by World Intellectual Property Organization. Switzerland has topped the ranking. The Global Innovation Index 2021 captures the innovation ecosystem performance of 132 economies and tracks the most recent global innovation trends. India has climbed
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The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) started India’s first indigenous cruise liner on September 18, 2021, in partnership with Cordelia Cruises, a private company operated by M/s Waterways Leisure Tourism Pvt. Ltd. “IRCTC has joined hands and signed the agreement with Cordelia Cruises being operated by M/s Waterways Leisure Tourism Pvt. Ltd for promotion
The International Week of Deaf People has been celebrated during the last full week of September. In 2021, IWD is being observed from September 20 to 26, 2021. This week, we come together to recognise that deaf people have their own communities, our own cultures, our own languages, sign languages, which unite us all. This year’s
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The International Day of Peace (or World Peace Day) celebrated around the world on September 21 is devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples. At a time when war and violence often monopolize our news cycles, the International Day of Peace is an inspiring reminder of what
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India’s R Raja Rithvik became chess Grandmaster after he crossed the ELO Rating of 2500. Former world champion and Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand praised the 17-year old Warangal native for entering the GM club R Raja Rithvik has become India’s 70th and latest chess Grandmaster, achieving his third and final norm at a recent event in
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Which of the following is the theme of the 3rd Life Science Conclave 2021 organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry(CII)? A. Taking Indian Life Sciences to the Global stage. B. Energizing Make in India through Life Sciences Sector. C. Indian Biopharma: Reform Boosting Bio-economy. D. Future of STI: Impact on Education, Skills and work.
Consider the following statements with reference to Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojna(PMAGY)? 1. 1700 tribal villages in Assam will be covered under PMAGY and converted into model villages. 2. 184 new Van Dhan Kendras will be set up in Assam. 3. The scheme aims to provide “Housing for All” by 2022. Choose the correct statement/s.
In which city BHEL launched India’s 1st high Ash Coal to Methanol conversion plant? A. Bengaluru B. Hyderabad C. Mumbai D. Delhi Answer: Hyderabad Explanation: India’s first indigenously Designed High Ash Coal Gasification Based Methanol Production Plant at Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) Research and Development Centre, Hyderabad was inaugurated. UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz
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