Page-15 of Current Affairs - August, 2020

11th World Humanitarian Day (WHD) observed by UN on August 19 with hashtag #RealLifeHeroes

August 20, 2020

The United Nations observed the 11th year of World Humanitarian Day on August 19. As stated by the UN, this day is A global campaign that celebrates humanitarians – a “thank you” to the people who have committed their lives ..

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Om Birla attended the Fifth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament: 5WCSP

August 20, 2020

The Speaker of Lok Sabha, Shri Om Birla attended the virtual mode of Fifth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament (5WCSP). Key highlights The two days long event was organized jointly by Geneva headquartered Inter Parliamentary Union and the Parliament ..

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‘Tribes India On Wheels’: Mobile Vans launched by Tribal ministry

August 20, 2020

The Minister of Tribal Affairs, Sh. Arjun Munda launched the “Tribes India On Wheels” Mobile Vans, virtually on Wednesday. A total of 57 mobile vans have been flagged off in 31 cities. TRIFED has adopted the title ‘Go Vocal for ..

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‘eSanjeevani’: Union Government’s tele-communication service made 2 lakh tele-consultations

August 20, 2020

Union Government’s digital health service platform “eSanjeevani” recorded two lakh telecommunications. Tamil Nadu tops the list and followed by Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala. Key Highlights On 9th August, the Union Health Ministry had called for a review ..

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Current Affairs – August 20, 2020 [Morning Headlines]

August 20, 2020

Here are the Current Affairs Morning Headlines of August 20, 2020 by GKToday: India to build road connecting Ladakh, Manali In response to border row with China, India is building road connecting Ladakh and Manali via Nimu-Padam-Darcha axis. Once complete, ..

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Current Affairs – August 20, 2020 [Top Headlines]

August 20, 2020

Here are top Current Affairs of August 20, 2020 INDIA Cabinet approves setting up of National Recruitment Agency for conducting Common Eligibility Test for various govt. jobs Health Ministry’s ‘eSanjeevani’ telemedicine service records 2 lakh tele-consultations Indian Railways procures Ninja ..

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Induction of Ninja UAV by Indian railways for better surveillance

August 20, 2020

The railway has inducted unmanned aerial vehicles named Ninja for monitoring tracks and workshops and enhancing security surveillance systems. The drone technology will also be used in rescue, recovery, restoration operations at disaster sites. A team of Railway Protection Force ..

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‘National Cancer Registry Programme Report 2020’ released by ICMR estimated an increasing trend

August 19, 2020

‘National Cancer Registry Programme Report 2020’, released by the Indian Council of Medical Research raised concern over the assumption of increasing cancer cases in India by 12% in the next five years. Key findings The report estimated 1.5 million people ..

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Madhya Pradesh to introduce reservation of state Government jobs for local people

August 19, 2020

In a historic decision, the Madhya Pradesh government announced its intention to reserve the seat of all state government jobs for the people of the state. If this happens, Madhya Pradesh will become the first state of India to reserve ..

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The renaming of Manduadih railway station as Banaras received final consent

August 19, 2020

The Union Home Ministry has given green light to the Uttar Pradesh government’s request of renaming Manduadih railway station as Banaras railway station. The no-objection certificate for changing the name has been received by the government of UP. The Diesel ..

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