Legacy and Contribution of Dr Kapila Vatsyayan to Indian Cultural Research

Dr Kapila Vatsyayan who was a Leading scholar of Indian classical dance, art, architecture and art history passed away on September 16, 2020 at the age of 92. Who was Dr kapila Vatsyayan? She was born in Delhi. Ram Lal ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020

September 16: International Day for Prevention of the Ozone Layer

The International Day for the preservation of the ozone layer which is also known as the World Ozone day is being observed today on September 16, 2020.  Theme for 2020 edition is- “Ozone for life: 35 years of ozone layer ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020

India-US Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) group meeting organised virtually

Tenth Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) Group meeting was held virtually today, September 16, 2020. The meeting between India-US is held twice a year usually. This year, the group meeting was held virtually amid the COVID- 19 Pandemic. Key ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020

Lok Sabha Passes Bill to reduce salaries of MPs by 30%

The Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament (Amendment) Bill, 2020 was passed by the Lok Sabha. The bill seeks to cut salaries of MPs by 30%. Key Facts Currently, each MP draws a monthly salary of ₹1 lakh, ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020

RBI Issues Draft on Rupee Interest Rate (IR) Derivatives Directions 2020

The Reserve Bank have proposed to allow foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) to undertake the rupee interest rate derivatives which is subject to a ceiling of ₹5,000 crore. These directions aim to encourage high non-resident participation, to enhance the role of ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020

Heavy Rains Forecast Raised Concerns for Kharif Crops

Heavy rains forecast across the central and western regions have raised the fears of crop losses in the last week of September. This year, the retreating monsoon is expected to pick up in most parts of India with heavy rainfall  ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020

Aircraft (Amendment) Bill, 2020

The Aircraft (Amendment) Bill, 2020 was passed by Parliament. Earlier, it was passed in the Lok Sabha on March 17, 2020. The Bill was passed by a voice vote. Key Provisions of the Bill The Bill provides statutory status to ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020

Current Affairs – September 16, 2020 [Today’s News Headlines]

Here are top Current Affairs News Headlines of September 16, 2020. INDIA Lok Sabha passes bill to reduce for one year the salaries of MPs by 30% SC to set up a committee of 5 distinguished citizens to draw up ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020

PMGKP Insurance Scheme Extended for another Six Months

Six months extension have been made to the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package Insurance Scheme. The Scheme was announced for Health Workers Fighting COVID-19 on 30th March 2020 under the flagship scheme Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana, 2016.  Pradhan Mantri ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: September 16, 2020

1. The United States has signed a Defence Cooperation agreement with which country, for peace in Indo-Pacific region? [A] India[B] Maldives[C] Sri Lanka[D] Japan Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Maldives] Notes:A strategic Defence and Security agreement has been recently signed ..