Defence Acquisition Council approves Rs 2,900 crores

On September 28, 2020, the Defence Acquisition Council approved Rs 2,900 crores for the acquisition of Indian Defence Equipment. Highlights The procurement includes 72,000 assault rifles from the United States. It also includes procurement of domestic and foreign vendors. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020

29 September 2020: Today’s News Headlines

[no_toc]Here are top News Headlines of 29th September 2020 INDIA ITBP DG S. S. Deswal given additional charge of National Security Guard (NSG); incumbent A. K. Singh retiring on Sept 30 Maharashtra bans sale of unpackaged “loose” cigarettes and beedis ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020

September 29: World Heart Day

Every year, the World Heart Day is observed on September 29. The day is observed to create awareness about cardio vascular diseases. It was initiated by World Heart Foundation. Highlights The day is important as cardio vascular diseases are the ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020

India brings Indo-Pacific and ASEAN Policies under one Unit

The Ministry of External Affairs is to create a new Oceania Territorial Division with Australia at the centre. It will integrate ASEAN divisions and the Indo-Pacific within it. This will now align policies in the region stretching western Pacific to ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020

India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership: Key Facts

On September 28, 2020, the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Danish Counterpart Mette Frederkisen held a virtual bilateral summit. During the summit, the leaders established Green Strategic Partnership to fight against Climate Change. Green Strategic Partnership The Partnership ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: September 29, 2020

1. What is the theme of International Sign Languages Day – 2020? [A] Sign Languages are for everyone[B] Sign Languages for Communication[C] Making Sign Languages Mainstream[D] IT for Sign Languages Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Sign Languages are for everyone] ..

Namami Gange: Six Mega Projects, “Ganga Avalokan” to be inaugurated

On 29 September, 2020, PM Modi is to inaugurate six mega projects under Namami Gange Mission through video conference. About the Projects The projects to be inaugurated are as follows Construction of 68 MLD STP Upgradation of 27 MLD at ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020

Senior IAS Officer PD Vaghela appointed TRAI Chairman

On September 28, 2020, senior IAS Officer PD Vaghela was appointed as the TRAI (Telecom Regulatory of India) Chairman. HE has succeeded RS Sharma. About PD Vaghela He is a Gujarat-Cadre IAS Officer. He is currently in the Department of ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020

WHO to launch 120 million Rapid Diagnostic Tests for COVID-19

On September 29, 2020, the World Health Organization announced that it will launch 120 million rapid diagnostic tests for COVID-19 joining hands with its partners. This will help lower- and middle-income countries to fill in the testing gap with richer ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020

Amazon Quiz Answers – 29 September, 2020

1.Copenhagen is the capital of which country? Denmark 2.The first fully solar-powered airport in the world is in India. Which city can you find it in? Cochin 3.The 2006 film, The Namesake, starring Tabu and Irfan Khan is based on ..