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Laurel Hubbard has become the first openly transgender athlete selected for the Olympics Subject : Science & tech / Sports Context :New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard has become the first openly transgender athlete selected for the Olympics. Hubbard, 43, had participated in the men’s category as Gavin before coming out in 2013. She […]
NSE-BSE bulk deals: IDBI Bank sells stake in Zicom Electronic Subject : Economics Context : IDBI Bank NSE 0.26 % today sold 500,000 shares of Zicom Electronic Security NSE 4.00 % at Rs 1.3 per share through a bulk deal on the National Stock Exchange. Concept : Bulk Deals A deal which happens […]
Another illegal Bt Cotton gains root in Gujarat Subject : Agriculture Context: An indigenously developed genetically modified cotton is being cultivated in Gujarat’s Saurashtra region illegally, adding to the Centre woes arising from the planting of unauthorised HTBt cotton in various parts of the country. Concept : Regarded by various names these as […]
Centre starts action against West Bengal ex-chief secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay Subject : Governance Context : The memorandum informs Bandyopadhyay that the Centre proposes to hold major penalty proceedings against him under Rule 8 of All-India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969, read with Rule 6 of All-India Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefits) Rules, 1958. Concept […]
Club for the Future Foundation Subject : Current Events Context : More than 50,000 people have signed online petitions urging Amazon founder and billionaire Jeff Bezos to not return to Earth after he takes his maiden flight to space on July 20. Concept : Earlier this month, Bezos announced he will venture into […]
International Yoga Day 2021 Subject: Current Events Context: The International Yoga Day 2021 will be held through a virtual meet and focus on the importance of Yoga in mental and physical well being. Also, its recognition to fight social depression and anxiety caused due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Concept: International Yoga Day […]
Pact signed to conserve rare turtle in Assam Subject: Environment Context: A major temple in Assam has signed a memorandum of understanding with two green NGOs, the Assam State Zoo-cum-Botanical Garden and the Kamrup district administration for the long-term conservation of the rare freshwater black softshell turtle or the Nilssonianigricans. Concept: About Black […]
Keel of additional Krivak class second frigate laid Subject: Defence Context: The keel of the second frigate, of additional Krivak class stealth ships, being built with technology transfer from Russia by the Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) was laid by Vice Chief of Naval Staff Vice Adm G Ashok Kumar on Friday. Concept: The […]
National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) Subject: Economy /National Organisations Context: Recently, the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) had celebrated its 18th Foundation Day. Concept: About National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) It is a not for profit Organization under section 8 of the Companies Act 2013. It is under Ministry of […]
Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS) Subject: Govt Schemes Context: Recently, a 50 kWp solar roof top was inaugurated in Solan, Himachal Pradesh under the Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS) of Ministry of Power. Concept: The 50 kWp solar roof top project is commissioned by Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Ltd (HPSEBL). The inauguration […]