‘Conclave on Transformational Reforms in Higher Education under National Education Policy’: Highlights

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave the inaugural address at the Conclave of Transformational Reforms in Higher Education under National Educational Policy. This conclave has been organized by the Ministry of Education along with the University Grants Commission. The conclave ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

Pradeep Kumar Joshi is the new Chairman of UPSC

Professor Pradeep Kumar Joshi has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). UPSC is tasked with conducting examinations and recommending candidates for the Group ‘A’ services in the central government. Mr Joshi is a ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

Rashtriya Swachhata Kendra to be inaugurated by PM

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to inaugurate the ‘Rashtriya Swachhta Kendra’ on August 8 as an interactive experience centre on the Swachh Bharat Mission in the country. This was first announced on April 10, 2017, as a tribute ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

Safety of explosives at warehouses in India being checked

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has directed the field offices to verify within 48 hours that all explosive materials lying in Customs warehouses and ports are compliant with the safety standards as required and also that they ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

Government scraps All India Handicrafts Board

The Ministry of Textiles has decided that the All India Handicrafts Board and the All India Handloom Board – advisory bodies created to help the government in the formulation of policies pertaining to the sector in the country. The reason ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

IBBI amends regulations of liquidation process

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India has amended the regulations for the liquidation process of companies. Now a liquidator will only be paid based on the amount they have done, in terms of the amount realized or distributed among ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

Chhattisgarh launches Scheme for Tendu leaf collectors: Highlights

Chhattisgarh government has launched a social security scheme meant for the tendu leaves collectors in the state and this scheme will be beneficial for over 12 lakh families in the state, majority of them tribals and forest dwellers engaged in ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

First ‘Kisan Rail’ to ply between Maharashtra and Bihar

The Railways has decided to commence its ‘Kisan Rail’ services to transport perishable goods from August 07 onwards and the first train will be flagged off via video conferencing by the Union Minister of Agriculture and that of the Railways. ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

Test flight of unarmed Minuteman 3 missile conducted by the US

The US has tested an unarmed Minuteman 3 intercontinental ballistic missile from California on a test flight to a target in the Pacific Ocean. This has been informed by the Air Forces Global Strike Command of the US. Highlights The ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

Current Affairs: August 07, 2020

1. What is the name of the book that has been released with essays on Swachh Bharat Mission? [A] Swachh Bharat Kranti[B] SBM Chronicles[C] Swachh Bharat Kitab[D] Swachh Bharat Records Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Swachh Bharat Kranti] Notes:Union Minister ..