Page-136 of GKToday Archives: 2020
Kerala wins United Nations Award for Control of Non-Communicable Diseases
On September 24, 2020, Kerala won the United Nation Interagency Task Force Award for its outstanding performance in controlling non-communicable diseases related Sustainable Development Goals. Highlights The award recognised achievements of the state during 2019 in the prevention and control ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
FAME Scheme: 670 new electric buses and 241 charging stations sanctioned
The Government of India recently sanctioned 670 Electric buses and 241 charging stations under phase II of FAME scheme. FAME is Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles. It was launched to promote electric mobility in the country. Key Features ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Finance Minister allows five states to raise financial resources through Open Market Borrowings
The Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman recently allowed five states to raise additional financial resources of Rs 9,913 crores such as Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tripura and Goa. Highlights The states were granted permission as they have successfully implemented One Nation ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Saubhagya Scheme completes three years: Key Facts
On September 25, 2020, the Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijili Har Ghar Yojana completed three years of success. It was launched in 2017 to ensure electrification of all households in both rural and urban areas of the country. Highlights The scheme ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: September 25, 2020
1. Which body is constituted by the Government of India for the implementation of Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)? [A] National Health Authority[B] National Health Committee[C] India Health and Care Committee[D] None of the above Show Answer ..
25 September 2020: Today’s News Headlines
[no_toc]Here are top News Headlines of 24th September 2020. INDIA Indian Navy, Royal Australian Navy hold Passage Exercise (PASSEX) in East Indian Ocean Region (IOR) Surface-to-surface Prithvi-II missile test fired at night in Odisha; nuclear capable missile has range of ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
RBI releases Cyber Security Vision Framework for Urban Cooperative Banks
On September 25, 2020, the Reserve Bank of India released Cyber Security Vision Framework for Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs). The apex bank has taken four different guiding principles in order to formulate the framework. This is because the heterogeneity of ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Ministry of AYUSH sign agreement to boost Medicinal Plant Cultivation
On September 24, 2020, the National Medicinal Plants Board operating under the Ministry of AYUSH signed a Memorandum of Understanding with major Herbal industrial bodies and other major AYUSH industries to promote medicinal plant cultivation. Highlights The industrial bodies that ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
India attends Ministerial Roundtable Dialogue on Biodiversity
On September 24, 2020, the Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change represented India at the Ministerial Roundtable Dialogue on Biodiversity that was held virtually. The dialogue was hosted by China. Highlights The dialogue was conducted on Biodiversity Beyond ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
GoI forms five task forces to revive MSME sector
On September 23, 2020, the Government of India formed five task forces in five different key areas to boost the MSME sector in the country. The task forces will make the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) future ready. It ..