Page-15 of Current Affairs - December, 2020
New Routes for Inland waterway
The Government of India recently identified new routes for ferry services through inland waterways. This is being done to promote coastal shipping and boost tourism. About the New Routes The new routes include Hazira, Somnath temple, Okha and Jamnagar. Also, ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Sixth India-Japan Samvad Conference
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently addressed the sixth India-Japan Sanwad Conference through video conferencing. Key Highlights During the address, the Prime Minister proposed to create a library of traditional Buddhist literature and scriptures. The library will collect digital copies ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Five Hundred Meter Aperture Spherical Telescope
After the collapse of the Arecibo Telescope, China is opening its world largest Radio Telescope for international scientists. The World second largest Arecibo Observatory collapsed in Puerto Rico after the 900-tonne receiver platform became loose and plunged 140-metres onto the ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Current Affairs – December 22, 2020 [Today’s News Headlines]
Here are Today’s News Headlines for December 22, 2020 India Committee to be set up to commemorate 125 th birth anniversary of Netaji The Government of India has decided to constitute a high level committee to commemorate the 125th anniversary ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
IUCN: 11% of Indian sharks, rays and chimaeras face high risk of extinction
The International Union for Conservation of Nature recently found that Sharks, Rays and Chimeras are facing high risk of extinction. The Shark Specialist Group held an assessment in the Exclusive Economic Zone and found that out of 170 species of ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
National Digital Health Mission
The Government of India recently approved the Health Data Management Policy of the National Digital Health Mission. It sets out minimum standard for data privacy protection to be followed to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The policy is ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
North African Couscous in UNESCO Cultural Heritage List
The Couscous, the Berber dish was recently added to the Intangible Cultural Heritage List. Despite their differences, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Mauritania joined together to highlight their love for the dish. The Couscous has joined Singapore’s Hawker culture, Baudima dance ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Current Affairs – December 21, 2020 [Daily News Digest]
GKToday provides daily summary of important Current Affairs Topics selected from National and International News. Here is the list of articles covered under Current Affairs December 21, 2020. National Security Directive on Telecom Sector The Cabinet Committee on Security recently announced ..