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Hiring Activity in India Grows by 26% Annually in Nov’21: Naukri JobSpeak

According to the Naukri JobSpeak index, hiring activities witnessed a surge of 26% YoY, driven by a growth in retail sector, festive enthusiasm, and the opening of educational institutes. The index was at 2173 level in November 2021 as against 1727 in November 2020. However, a marginal drop from 2523 level recorded this year in October could be seen.

Apartment Registrations Attain 79% YoY Growth for 11-Month Period Ending November

Knight Frank India, the leading real estate consultancy in India in its report stated that the West Bengal government has agreed to levy stamp duty at a reduced rate till the end of the year (2021), resulting in a 79% increase in residential property registrations in greater Kolkata between January-November 2021. The 2% stamp duty exemption performed wonders for Kolkata’s residential real estate sector in the second half of 2021, boosting sales by more than half (51%) between July-November 2021.

Swarnajayanti Fellow Exploring Ways of Enhancing Ocean Alkalinity for Removing Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide

Arvind Singh, Associate Professor at the Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad, a Swarnajayanti fellow of 2020-21, is examining the role of enhancing ocean alkalinity for removing atmospheric carbon dioxide to tackle global climate change problems. Increasing emission of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere due to anthropogenic and other processes is a global problem that scientists are trying to tackle through various approaches. 

Six Greenfield Airports have Become Operational in Last 3 Years, 5 are Under Construction

During the last 3 years, following six Greenfield airports have become operational: Kannur Airport in Kerala (2018), Pakyong Airport in Sikkim (2018), Kalaburagi Airport in Karnataka (2019), Kurnool Airport in Andhra Pradesh (2021), Sindhudurg Airport in Maliarashtra (2021) and Kushinagar Airport in Uttar Pradesh (2021). In addition, during the last 3 years, construction of Greenfield airports at Navi Mumbai in Maharashtra, Mopa in Goa, ,Hirasar in Rajkot, Jewar(Noida) in Uttar Pradesh and Hollongi in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh are being undertaken.

French Navy Ship FS Chevalier Paul – Departs on Completion of Engagements with Indian Navy

FS Chevalier Paul departed Kochi harbour on 30 Nov 21 after completing a twelve day long extensive engagement with the Indian Navy. As part of the interaction the ship undertook Port Calls at two Indian ports Mumbai and Kochi and undertook a Maritime Partnership Exercise with Indian Naval Ship Kolkata in the Arabian Sea from 22 to 23 Nov 21. The exercise also involved participation of a Maritime Patrol Aircraft and MiG 29K Fighter aircraft from the Indian side. 

ICMR has Approved Nine Systems for Molecular Testing of SARS-CoV-2

In continuation to the “Algorithm: Guidelines for International Arrivals dated 28th November 2021” issued by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare(MoHFW), the following Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs) are being issued for better understanding of the passengers and to enable them for safe, secure and hassle-free International Air Travel. It may be noted that these steps are being taken to ensure the good health and safety of every citizen of the country so that the subsequent problems do not arise.