17 August 2021 Current Affairs
Which state's pollution board has been rated transparent in disclosing key environment and governance-related information in the public domain?
Odisha, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal pollution control boards have been rated the most transparent in disclosing key environment and governance-related information in the public domain.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set the target of becoming an 'energy independent country by the year 2047, the year when India will celebrate the 100th year of Independence.
Reigning under-18 world champion Komalika Bari made a perfect transition to the under-21 age group, winning the junior title in the Archery Youth World Championships to become the second Indian after Deepika Kumari to achieve the feat.
Abdul Ghani Baradar, Taliban leader, is likely to be the new President of Afghanistan. As the country faces severe political turmoil with the collapse of its government, Baradar is expected to be the new President of the country.