“Current Affairs is very an important aspect and information for an individual to acquire in the ongoing scenario, its very important for competitive exams like IAS, Bank Exams, UPSC, etc. It not only helps the student to score well in competitions but also boost their knowledge about day to day happenings in the world for their good, cause the youth is the future of tomorrow and to frame the future well, we need to focus on the present, that’s what current affairs are all about”.
National
1-HP is now 1st ever state of India where every household has LPG gas connection.
Jai Ram Thakur chief minister of Himachal Pradesh has declared that there is LPG gas connection in every household of the state.
2-To boost maritime relations Indian Coast Guard & Indonesia Coast Guard sign MoU.
An MoU has been signed by Indian Coast Guard and Indonesia Coast Guard on ‘Maritime safety and security to boost the comprehensive strategic partnership between India and Indonesia.
3-Assam govt. to modernize Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary to National Park amid Coal Mining Row.
Assam govt. has taken up to modernize the 111.942sq km Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary into National Park in the 98.59 ha of Dehing Patkai Elephant Reserve.
4- West Bengal CM to set in motion’ Self Scan’ document scanning app.
Mamta Banerjee, CM of West Bengal launches’ Self-scan’ app developed by the state’s information Technology department as an alternative to Camscanner.
International
1-David Johnson named as Instagram’s highest-paid celebrity.
Wrestler turned actor Dwayne Johnson has been named Instagram’s highest-paid celebrity, the title which was earlier held by Kylie Jenner and Selena Gomez.
2-India funded New school infrastructure worth Rs1.94 Cr which is inaugurated in Nepal via Video Conferencing.
A new 4 storey school building, established with the Indian help of Rs 1.94 Cr under Nepal – Bharat Maitri Development Cooperation programme ha been inaugurated in Ilam district of Nepal.
Banking and Economy
1-Citi shows India’s FY21 GDP forecast at -6%.
India’s GDP at a contract by 6% projected by Citi Brokerage firm, this current projection has declined as compared to its prior estimation of -3.5%.
2-Yes bank set in motion swift loan disbursement facility ‘loan in seconds’ for retail customers.
The private sector lender YES Bank has launched an instant personal loan distribution facility named ‘Loan in seconds’ for its retail buyers.
3- Google Cloud and Deutsche Bank to entre into a Multi-Year, Strategic association.
Deutsche & Google cloud to form a strategic, multi-year association.
Sports
1-G Akash of Tamil Nadu becomes 66th Grandmaster of India.
Chennai based G Akash has become the 66th chess Grandmaster of India, with a FIDE rating of 2495.
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