Published on: September 29, 2021

SNIPPETS – 29 SEPTEMBER 2021

SNIPPETS – 29 SEPTEMBER 2021

  • STEMI( ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction) is Heart attack management system in Semi-urban and Rural areas conceptualized by Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences. It has been stalled.
  • The Karnataka High Court this  ordered the state government to issue necessary instructions to remove encroachments from the water bodies in accordance with the Land Revenue Act.
  • Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launched the seventh consecutive edition of Swachh Survekshan. It is World’s largest urban cleanliness survey conducted by Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban.
  • India’s foreign trade policy (FTP) will be extended for six months, till March 31, 2022.
  • 17th Foundation Day celebrations of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) was recently celebrated. It is Headed by the Prime Minister of India and is apex body for Disaster Management in India.
  • The 34th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA), the PSU under Ministry of New & Renewable Energy was held recently.
  • NASA launched LANDSAT-9.It will help monitor climate change .
  • PM pays tributes to Shaheed Bhagat Singh on his Jayanti.
  • National Commission for Women (NCW) launched a nationwide training and capacity building programme for women in dairy farming.
  • The Uttarakhand Forest Department inaugurated the first Palmetum of the state. It has been developed in Haldwani area of Nainital district. This Palmetum was inaugurated with the aim promoting conservation & research and creating awareness regarding the importance and ecological role of various palm species.
  • Facebook Inc is set to invest $50 million to partner with organizations in order to build metaverse
  • The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has completed the first 3D (three-dimensional) mapping of an administrative ward in Mumbai which largely covers Worli area.