Current Affairs – December 10, 2020 [Today’s News Headlines]
Here are today’s news headlines for December 10, 2020
India
Foreign missions visit covid-19 vaccine developing site
A team of researchers visited Bharat Biotech International Limited that is developing covid-19 vaccine in Hyderabad .
Anti cow slaughter bill
On December 9, 20-20, the Karnataka assembly passed anti cow slaughter bill. The bill seeks a total ban on slaughter of cows in the state
Mothers cooperation committee to monitor services anganbadi in Madhya Pradesh
The Madhya Pradesh Government recently issued an order to the mothers cooperation committee. According to the order the committee or to monitor services delivered at Anganwadis or Day Care Centre .
DRDO demonstrates Quantum communication
On December 9, 20-20, DRDO demonstrated communication between two Labs in Hyderabad using Quantum key distribution.
Economy and Corporate
Public Wi-Fi networks called PM-WANI
On December 9, 2020, the Union Cabinet approved the proposal to set up public Wi-Fi hotspots all over the country.
22810 crores of Rupees approved by Union Cabinet for employment Provident fund scheme
On December 9, 2020, the Union Cabinet approved the launch of Atma Nirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana. Under the scheme the government will provide employees provident fund contribution two firms hiring additional work force.
Reserve Bank of India cancelled the licence of Karad Janata Sahakari Bank
On December 8, 20-20, the Reserve Bank of India cancelled the licence of Maharashtra based KArad JanataSahakari Bank.
BSE sensex closed above 46000
On December 9, 2020, the BSE sensex closed above 46000 first time .
World
Angela Merkel top world’s most powerful women by forbes
The German chancellor Angela Merkel topped the world’s 100 most powerful women by Forbes.
External affairs minister Jaishankar speak to Afghan foreign minister
On December 8, 2020, the external affairs minister S Jaishankar spoke to his Afghan counterpart on bilateral development cooperation and Afghan peace process .
International anti-corruption day
On December 9, 2020, the international anti-corruption day was observed.
International Day of dignity of the victims of genocide
On December 9 2020, the International Day of commemoration and dignity of victims of the crime of genocide and of the prevention of this crime was observed by the United Nations.
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