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MNRE has amended implementation Guidelines of PM KUSUM scheme
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has made amendments in the implementation guidelines of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyaan (PM-KUSUM) Scheme on November 13, 2020. It is a scheme for farmers which aim to install solar pumps, ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
What is the unique Martime Cluster coming up in GIFT city of Gujarat?
While launching Ro-Pax terminal at Hazira and flagging-off Ro-Pax ferry service between Hazira and Ghogha on November 8, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Gujarat maritime cluster ports, a dedicated system to address Ports to sea-based logistics, will be ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
India contributes 1 million USD to Covid-19 ASEAN Response Fund
On November 12, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi cochaired India-ASEAN summit along with the Vietnamese Prime Minister Ngyuyen Xuan Phuc. ASEAN is Association of South East Asian Nations. During the summit, PM annoucned that India is to contribute 1 million ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
National Ayurveda Day marked on Dhanteras
Every year National Ayurveda Day is marked on Dhanteras, that is, Dhanwantri Jayanti. Dhanwantri is a Hindu god of medicines. This year the day is marked under the theme Theme: Ayurveda for COVID-19 Key Highlights The Ministry of AYUSH began ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
WHO: A Traditional Medicine Centre to be set up in India
On November 13, 2020, the World Health Organization announced that it is to set up a traditional medicine centre in India. Key Highlights The announcement of establishing the centre was made during the inaugural ceremony of two future ready Ayurveda ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
11th Annual Pneumonia and Diarrhoea Progress Report
On November 12, 2020, on the occasion of the World Pneumonia Day, the International Vaccines Access Centre released the 11th Annual Pneumonia and Diarrhoea Progress Report. According to the report, India has made significant progress in vaccination coverage to prevent ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
China launces world’s first 6G experimental satellite
China recently launched the first 6G experimental satellite. The satellite will test the technology of Tetrahertz waves in space. Key Highlights On November 6, 2020, china launched world’s first experimental satellite. It was launched into orbit along with 12 other ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Mission COVID Suraksha: Key Facts
On November 12, 2020, the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced Mission COVID Suraksha. Under the mission, the Government of India has allocated Rs 900 crores to the research and development of COVID-19 vaccines in India. The funds allocated do not ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: November 13, 2020
1. Which Ministry has given approval for creation for National Database of Unorganised Workers? [A] Ministry of Home Affairs[B] Ministry of Labour and Employment[C] Ministry of Finance [D] Ministry of Social Justice Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Finance ..
Operation Thunder: INTERPOL, WCO and India Customs intercept 18 tonnes of Red Sandalwood
The INTERPOL and the World Customs Organization conducted Operation Thunder, 2020 in 103 countries. The operation was conducted against environmental crimes. About Operation Thunder The Operation Thunder was held between September 14, 2020 and October 11, 2020. It resulted in ..