GK Update 20th March 2021

1. Dutch PM Mark Rutte powers to the fourth straight election win Netherlands Prime Minister, Mark Rutte has won the 2021 parliamentary elections with most seats to be sworn in as the Prime Minister for the fourth straight term. Earlier Rutte and his entire Cabinet offered their resignation on 15 January 2021 in response …

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Agriculture Department Recruitment 2021 – 1837 Grade III And Grade IV Vacancy

Department of Agriculture, Assam.Last Date: 05/04/2021.Gauhati University has released a notification for the recruitment of 1837 Grade III and Grade IV vacancy under Agriculture Department, Assam, Khanapara and its Districts Offices.  Interested and eligible candidates may apply online here.  . The extended dates for various sanctioned vacant posts under Agriculture Department, Assam, Khanapara and its Districts Offices …

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Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Recruitment 2021 – 694 Grade III And Grade IV Vacancy

Directorate of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary, Assam.Last Date: 05.04.2021.Gauhati University has released a notification for the recruitment of 694 Junior Assistant, Grade IV and Electrician / Plant Operator vacancy under Directorate of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary, Assam. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online here.  . The extended dates for various sanctioned vacant posts under Animal …

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GK Update 19th March 2021

1. J&K Govt approves setting up of JVC “Ratle Hydroelectric Power Corporation” The Jammu and Kashmir administration has approved the incorporation of a joint venture company (JVC) under the name “Ratle Hydro-electric Power Corporation”. To implement the 850 MW Ratle Hydro-Electric Project (HEP) on river Chenab in the Kishtwar district of the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu & …

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GK Update 18th March 2021

1. Sahitya Akademi Award 2020 announced Sahitya Akademi announced its annual Sahitya Akademi Awards in 20 languages. Seven books of poetry, four of the novel, Five short stories, two plays, and one each of memoirs and epic poetry in 20 Indian languages. The awards for Malayalam, Nepali, Odia and Rajasthani will be announced later. Sahitya Akademi Award …

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GK Update 17th March 2021

1. WHO declares El Salvador malaria-free El Salvador is the first country in Central America to be certified malaria-free by the World Health Organization. WHO grants a certification of malaria elimination when a country proves “beyond a reasonable doubt” that there has been no indigenous transmission of the disease nationwide for the previous three …

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GK Update 14th, 15th & 16th March 2021

1. Supreme Court seeks govt.’s response on plea against Places of Worship Act The Supreme Court has asked the government to respond to a plea challenging the Places of Worship Act enacted in 1991. A notice is issued by a Bench led by Chief Justice of India Sharad A. Bobde to the Union Ministries of …

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GK Update 13th March 2021

1. Govt to launch “Atmanirbhar Niveshak Mitra Portal” The commerce and industry ministry has stated that the central government is working to develop a portal called “Atmanirbhar Niveshak Mitra Portal” for information dissemination, hand-holding, and facilitation of domestic investors. The portal Atmanirbhar Niveshak Mitra is currently is in the testing phase. It …

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GK Update 12th March 2021

1. Union Cabinet approves Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi The Union Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi (PMSSN), as a single non-lapsable reserve fund. This has been approved for the share of Health from proceeds of Health and Education Cess which is levied under the Section 136-b of Finance Act, 2007. This …

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GK Update 11th March 2021

1. Niger’s President Mahamadou Issoufou wins Africa’s top prize Mahamadou Issoufou, the incumbent President of Niger has won the “2020 Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership”, the world’s largest leadership prize, worth $5 million. He is the sixth winner of the Ibrahim Prize since it was introduced in 2006, by Sudanese billionaire Mo Ibrahim’s foundation to promote …

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