Page-83 of GKToday Archives: 2020

Tamil Nadu: 100% Motor Vehicle Tax Exemption to EVs

The State Government of Tamil Nadu recently notified that it will grant 100% motor vehicle tax exemption for Electric Vehicles. Earlier, the State Government had issued orders for 50% concessional rate to EV taxes. It has now been made to ..

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Fortification of Rice Scheme to be implemented in 15 states

As of November 3, 2020, around 15 State Governments have identified districts to implement the Fortification of Rice Scheme. The State Governments have identified the districts where the scheme is to be implemented and have notified the same to the ..

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Indian Coast Guard Ship C-452 to be commissioned in Indian Navy

On November 3, 2020, the ICGS C-452, designed and built by L&T is to be commissioned in the Indian Navy. The ship was indigenously built in India under the Make in India initiative. Highlights Earlier, Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh ..

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Duarte Pacheco elected as new President of Inter Parliamentary Union

On November 2, 2020, Duarte Pacheco was elected as the new President of Inter Parliamentary Union. He will serve as the president of the union between 2020 and 2023. India was represented by the Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: November 03, 2020

1. India signed agreement with which country, on infrastructure, financial services and sustainable finance? [A] Russia[B] Japan[C] United Kingdom[D] Bangladesh Show Answer Correct Answer: C [United Kingdom] Notes:India has recently signed reached landmark agreements on financial services, infrastructure and sustainable ..

3rd November: Today’s News Headlines

Here are Today’s News Headlines 3rd November, 2020 India Vigilance Awareness Week, 2020 The Vigilance Awareness Week was observed by the Central Vigilance Commission between October 27 and November 2. Theme: ‘Vigilant India, Prosperous India’. Uttar Pradesh: Minister Hardeep Singh ..

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IREDA and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy sign Memorandum of Understanding

On November 2, 2020, the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy signed a Memorandum of Understanding to set key targets for the year 2020-21. Key Highlights According to the agreement, the Government ..

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Amazon Quiz Answers – 3 November, 2020

1.Which of these cities has NOT hosted any matches during IPL 2020? Ajman 2.Which sportscar car brand has recently launched a one-off model named Omologata? Ferrari 3.Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is an ongoing dispute between which two countries over a disputed territory ..

Indo-Israeli Centre of Excellence for Vegetables Protected Cultivation

On November 2, 2020, the Chief Minister of Assam, Sabananda Sonowal laid the foundation stone of Indo-Israeli Centre of Excellence for vegetables Protected Cultivation in Khetri in the outskirts of Guwahati, Assam. Key Highlights The centre will provide exposure to ..

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Ganga Utsav, 2020 begins

On November 2, 2020, the Ganga Utsav was begun virtually. The festival is to continue till November 4, 2020. The Ganga Task Force as a part of celebration conducted afforestation drives with NCC cadets. Key Highlights The Ganga Utsav is ..

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