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Heeng Cultivation introduced in Indian Himalayas
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Institute of Himalayan bioresource Technology has taken up Heeng cultivation in the Lahaul valley of Himachal Pradesh. Around 750 hectares are to be covered under Heeng cultivation. Background The IHBT had earlier partnered ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Ayushman Sahakar Scheme: Key Facts
On October 19, 2020, the Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar launched the Ayushman Sahakar Scheme. The scheme has been launched to assist the cooperatives in the country. The scheme will assist the cooperatives to play a crucial role in ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Indo-Pacific: Japan and Vietnam sign Agreements
On October 19, 2020, Japan and Vietnam signed agreements to ensure “free and open Indo-Pacific”. Also, the agreement will allow Japan to export its defence equipment to Vietnam. Highlights Recently, the QUAD grouping held in Tokyo, reaffirmed the significance of ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
FoSCoS: FSSAI to launch Food Safety Compliance platform
On October 19, 2020, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India announced that Food Safety Compliance System called FoSCoS is to become operational from November 1, 2020. Currently, FosCoS is operational in nine states and union territories such as ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Sustainable Sold Waste Processing Facility developed by CSIR-CMERI
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI) has developed Solid Waste Processing facility. Highlights The facility has helped to achieve decentralized decimation of solid waste. Also, it will help in creating value added products. ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
International Solar Alliance: Solar Awards presented for the first time
The third assembly of International Solar Alliance was held between October 14, 2020 and October 16, 2020. The assembly was held in virtual mode. Highlights During the assembly, the World Resource Institute report was presented. The report identified sources of ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Philippines resumes Oil and Gas Exploration in South China Sea
The Government of Philippines is to resume oil exploration in South China Sea. The President of Philippines recently lifted the six-year ban on oil exploration in Palawan Island. Highlights The region where Philippines Government is to resume oil exploration is ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: October 18-19, 2020
1. Which country has been elected as the President of International Solar Alliance (ISA), for a term of two years? [A] Fiji[B] Mauritius[C] India[D] Niger Show Answer Correct Answer: C [India] Notes:During the third assembly of International Solar Alliance, India ..
19 October 2020: Today’s News Headlines
Here are top News Headlines of 19th October 2020 India Naval version of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile test-fired from INS Chennai in the Arabian Sea Kerala: Joseph Mar Thoma, Metropolitan of Mar Thoma Church, dies at 89 in Pathanamthitta Economy ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
India-Sri Lanka to hold SLINEX military exercise
On October 19, 2020, India and Sri Lanka are to begin a three-day military exercise “SLINEX”. The eighth edition of the exercise is to be held off coast of Trincomalee. It is to be conducted in non-contact at-sea only format. ..