- Doon Drone Mela 2021: It was inaugurated in Dehradun, Uttarakhand by Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia.
- The Reliance New Energy Solar Ltd (RNESL) signed an agreement with Shapoorji Pallonji and Company Private Ltd (SPCPL), Khurshed Daruvala, and Sterling & Wilson Solar Ltd (SWSL) to acquire a 40% stake in SWSL worth Rs 2845 core.
- The MoU was signed between the National Mission of Clean Ganga (NMCG) and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Institute (WASH) to perform training to increase the quality of service of officials in Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). It will be funded by United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and will be supported by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
- ‘Desh ke mentor’ program: It was launched by Delhi’s Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Under the program, students of the Delhi government schools will be guided about career choices by citizens who are successful in their respective fields. The mentors will take 10 minutes every week to guide students via phone. The interested citizens can guide 1-10 children studying in the government schools of Delhi.
- Important Days and Themes: 13th Oct 2021: United Nations International Day for Disaster Reduction
- Theme: ‘International cooperation for developing countries to reduce their disaster risk and disaster losses’
- Awards and Recognition: Dr. G Satheesh Reddy (Chairman of DRDO): He was awarded Aryabhata Award by the Astronautical Society of India (ASI).
- Obituaries: Nedumudi Venu: He was a National Award-winning actor.
- 2021 Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) Report
- Appointments of Chief Justices of High Courts
- 28th NHRC Foundation Day Programme
- Ezetap partnered with Axis Bank
Question:
Q.1 In which state was Doon Drone Mela 2021 inaugurated by Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia?
a. Rajasthan
b. Madhya Pradesh
c. Jharkhand
d. Uttarakhand
a. Rajasthan
b. Madhya Pradesh
c. Jharkhand
d. Uttarakhand
