G7 Grouping: Advanced economies making up the G7 grouping have reached a “historic” deal on taxing multinational companies. The deal announced involving the US, the UK, Germany, France, Canada, Italy, and Japan, is likely to be put before a G20 meeting in July. The first decision that has been ratified is to force multinationals to […]
Day: June 8, 2021
Malayalam Language
Malayalam: GIPMER, a Delhi government hospital banned its nursing staff from speaking in Malayalam in the hospital and warned of “serious action” if they do not talk in English or Hindi. Malayalam is a Dravidian language spoken. Malayalam has official language status in Kerala, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry (Mahé) It is one of 22 scheduled languages […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 7th June 2021
Today Current Affairs: 7th June 2021 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
UN Global Compact’s CEO Water Mandate
UN Global Compact’s CEO Water Mandate: India’s largest power utility, NTPC Ltd, has become a signatory of UN Global Compact’s CEO Water Mandate. CEO Water Mandate is a UN Global Compact initiative that demonstrates the commitment and efforts of companies to enhance their water and sanitation agendas in line with Sustainable Development Goals. It has […]
Incredible India Tourist Facilitator Certification Programme (IITFC).
Incredible India Tourist Facilitator Certification Programme (IITFC): On the occasion of World Environment Day (5th June), the Tourism Minister appreciated the Incredible India Tourist Facilitator Certification Programme (IITFC). IITFC Programme is a digital initiative of the Ministry of Tourism (MoT), for the citizens of India to become a part of the booming Tourism Industry. It […]
US Suspends Retaliatory Tariffs On India
US Suspends Retaliatory Tariffs On India: The US suspended imposition of retaliatory tariffs against six countries, including India, that had begun imposing digital services tax on companies such as Google and Facebook. Other than India, the countries slapped with this tariff proposal are Austria, Italy, Spain, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. Tariffs were imposed after […]
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Anniversary 2020
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: On the occasion of the anniversary of Maratha king’s coronation day (6th June), the Goa government has released a short film on Chhatrapati Shivaji. He was born on 19th February, 1630 at Shivneri Fort in District Pune in the present-day state of Maharashtra. He was born to Shahaji Bhonsle, a Maratha general […]
What is Project 75 of India
Project 75 India: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved the issuance of a Request For Proposal (RFP) for the construction of six conventional submarines under Project-75I (India). RFP is a project announcement posted publicly by an organization indicating that bids for contractors to complete the project are sought. This project envisages indigenous construction of […]
What are Green Railways?
Green Railways: Indian Railways (IR) is working in mission mode to become the “largest Green Railways” in the world and is moving towards becoming a “net zero carbon emitter” before 2030. Railway Electrification which is environmentally friendly and reduces pollution has increased nearly ten times since 2014. Railways have planned to electrify balance Broad Gauge […]
Chemical Weapons Against Syria
Chemical Weapons: Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has told the United Nations Security Council that it investigated 77 allegations against Syria, and concluded in 17 cases chemical weapons were likely or definitely used. Syria was pressed to join the chemical weapons convention in 2013 by its close ally Russia after a deadly […]
