Daily Current Affairs  – 12 November 2021

In News Recently, the Union Agriculture Minister announced the “Nutrition Smart Village” programme to reach out to 75 villages across India. About Objectives of the initiative:  Promoting nutritional awareness. Education and behavioural change in rural areas involving farm women and school children. Harnessing traditional knowledge through the local recipe to overcome malnutrition and  Implementing nutrition-sensitive […]

In News On 11 November, the Prime Minister paid tribute to freedom fighter Acharya Kripalani on the occasion of his birth anniversary. Who was Acharya Kripalani? About: He was born on 11 November 1888 in Hyderabad, Sindh.  His original name was Jivatram Bhagwandas Kripalani but was popularly known as Acharya Kripalani.  Before joining the freedom […]

In News Congress chief whip in the Rajya Sabha moved a privilege motion against Culture Minister over the appointment of former MP as the chairperson of the National Monuments Authority (NMA). What is the Issue? The educational and professional background of the current chairperson of NMA does not meet the requirements of the law passed […]

In News Over 55% of the donations received by regional parties in FY 2019-20 came from “unknown” sources, the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) said in a report. Highlights of the report Huge share from “unknown” sources: Electoral bonds accounted for nearly 95% of the donations from “unknown” sources. The report noted that donations received […]

In News Scientists have found sandstones in Singhbhum with geological signatures of ancient river channels, tidal plains and beaches over 3.2 billion years old, representing the earliest crust exposed to air. Major Findings Jharkhand’s Singhbhum region: The Singhbhum district of Jharkhand, famous for its mica mines all over the world, can change the perspective of […]

In News Every year since 2008, November 11 has been celebrated as the National Education Day to mark the birth anniversary of India’s first Education Minister Abul Kalam Ghulam Muhiyuddin, also known as Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. Who was Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad? He was born on 11th November 1888. He served as the education […]

In News Recently, the 11th Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) Group meeting between India and the United States (US) was held virtually. The DTTI Group meetings are normally held twice a year, alternating between India and the US. Key Highlights Co-chairs agree on a revised Statement of Intent to strengthen dialogue on defence technology […]