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Chhattisgarh launches Scheme for Tendu leaf collectors: Highlights
Chhattisgarh government has launched a social security scheme meant for the tendu leaves collectors in the state and this scheme will be beneficial for over 12 lakh families in the state, majority of them tribals and forest dwellers engaged in ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
First ‘Kisan Rail’ to ply between Maharashtra and Bihar
The Railways has decided to commence its ‘Kisan Rail’ services to transport perishable goods from August 07 onwards and the first train will be flagged off via video conferencing by the Union Minister of Agriculture and that of the Railways. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Test flight of unarmed Minuteman 3 missile conducted by the US
The US has tested an unarmed Minuteman 3 intercontinental ballistic missile from California on a test flight to a target in the Pacific Ocean. This has been informed by the Air Forces Global Strike Command of the US. Highlights The ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Defence Institute of Advanced Technology topped Smart India Hackathon-2020
Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) has won the first prize in the Smart India Hackathon 2020, a national level digital product building competition. The Pune-based institute has been awarded by the Defence Ministry for its product research and development. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Govt. released Rs. 890.32 Cr as second installment of COVID Financial Package to States/UTs
The central government has released Rs 890.32 crore as the second instalment of the COVID 19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package to 22 states and union territories in the country. The amount was decided based on the severity ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
National Handloom Day: 7th August
The country is going to observe the 6th Edition of the National Handloom Day on 07th August 2020 in order to recognize the importance of the textiles sector in the country. The day also highlights the importance of the handloom ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
India extended LoC worth USD 18 million to Maldives
India has extended the Line of Credit worth $18 million to the Government of Maldives in order to expand the fishing facilities in the island country. The facilities will be improved at Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company (MIFCO). Details The project ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
RBI increases Gold loan amount to 90% of pledged gold value
The Reserve Bank of India has relaxed the norms for gold lending in the country and with this; the lenders can now give loans up to the value of 90% of the total value of gold. Previously, this was 75% ..