Page-397 of GKToday Archives: 2020
Kasowal Bridge
The Border Road Organisation succeeded in completing the Kasowal Bridge in Punjab before schedule, despite the lockdown in effect. About the Bridge The Kasowal Bridge was constructed at a cost of 17.89 crore INR by the Border Road Organisation. It ..
Nutrient Based Subsidy Scheme
The CCEA recently approved the fixing of NBS rates for phosphatic and potassic fertilizers for the period 2020-21. About NBS Scheme Nutrient Based Subsidy Scheme was introduced in 2010 and is applicable to potassic (K based) and phosphatic (P based) ..
One Health
‘One Health’ is to be one of the priority areas that are to be strengthened using the 15,000 crore INR package recently approved by the Union Cabinet. About One Health One Health is an approach in healthcare to ‘designing and ..
India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package
The Union Cabinet recently approved investments worth 15,000 crore INR for the ‘India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package’. About the Package The India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package is a support package for providing ..
Earth Day
April 22nd, 2020 marked the 50th anniversary of the Earth Day. The theme for the 2020 event is climate change. About The Earth Day is an annual event to create awareness about environmental protection, observed on April 22nd. The observance ..
BRO constructs permanent bridge across Ravi river
The Border Roads Organization has completed the construction of permanent bridge across Ravi river. The Kasowal bridge will help Punjab farmers to transport their harvest comfortably. Highlights The construction of the bridge has been completed well ahead of time. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
NASA: Air Pollution in India at 20 year low
On April 22, 2020, NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) announced that Air Pollution in India has reached 20 year low. Highlights According to the data published by NASA, the Aerosol Optical Depth in 2020 has been the least as ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
ICMR: Pooled Testing only in areas of less than 5% COVID-19 prevalence
On April 22, 2020, the Indian Council of Medical Research announced that pooled testing can be done only in areas where the COVID-19 prevalence is less than 5%. Also, the ICMR has instructed that not more than 5 samples shall ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
PV Sindhu named as ambassador in the Badminton World Federation campaign
On April 22, 2020, the World champion P V Sindhu was named the ambassador of the campaign “I am Badminton”. The campaign was launched by Badminton World Federation (BWF). About the Campaign The campaign provides platform for the badminton players ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020