Page-8 of Current Affairs - August, 2020
Poulomi Ghatak: Indian Table Tennis star announced retirement
Poulomi Ghatak, one of the most successful Indian table tennis players, who represented India at various international levels, declared retirement from her tennis career. Who is Poulomi Ghatak? Poulomi Ghatak belongs to the state of West Bengal. She is married ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
AFSPA extended for six more months in the state of Assam
The extension of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 has been announced by the Assam government for 6 more months in the state, which is going to be effective from 28th August. What is AFSPA? Armed Forces (Special Powers) ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
KVIC’s Honey Mission: Bee boxes distributed to migrant workers
Minister of State for MSME, Shri Pratap Chandra Sarangi handed over 700 bee boxes to 70 migrant workers of two districts of the state of Uttar Pradesh which provided them the livelihood opportunity through the “Honey Mission” program. What is ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Current Affairs – August 26, 2020 [Morning Headlines]
Here are the Current Affairs Morning Headlines of August 26, 2020 by GKToday: RBI projects India’s overall growth rate at negative 4.5% for 2020-21 In its recently released annual report, the apex bank forecasted India’s growth rate at negative 4.5% ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Current Affairs – August 26, 2020 [Top Headlines]
Here are top Current Affairs of August 26, 2020 INDIA DRDO Chairman G. Satheesh Reddy given 2-year extension Army Chief honours 51 Special Action Group of the National Security Guards (NSG) for counter-terrorism work AFSPA extended for six months in ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
What is the function of NABARD? What is its Credit guarantee scheme for NBFC-MFIs?
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) announced the introduction of a dedicated debt and credit guarantee scheme for non-banking financial companies and microfinance institutions to make sure the abundant flow of credit in COVID-19 affected rural areas. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Current Affairs – August 25, 2020 [Evening Headlines]
Here are the Current Affairs Evening Headlines of August 25, 2020 by GKToday: AIIB to fund Mumbai Urban Transport Project III Centre, Maharashtra government, Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation and AIIB signed a loan agreement for Mumbai Urban Transport Project III, ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
What is the special OMO which has been launched by the RBI? How does it impact the economy?
The Reserve Bank of India recently declared that it is going to conduct simultaneous purchase and sale activities of government securities under the Open Market Operations for an amount of Rs 20,000 crore in two channels. Open Market Operation (OMO) ..