Page-19 of Current Affairs - December, 2020
Pakistan to create National Sex Offenders Register
President Arif Alvi of Pakistan recently passed the Anti-Rape Ordinance 2020. The ordinance was passed following the protests in the country after a mother was gang raped in front of her children when her car broke down near Lahore. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
‘Putting Farmers First’: Key Points from Government E-Pamphlet
The Government of India recently issued a hundred page e-booklet called “Putting Farmers First”.The booklet highlights the success stories of farmers who have benefited from contract farming after the legislation of three farm laws. Background The Farmers have been protesting ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Yogasana recognized as a competitive Sport in India
The Sports Ministry has formally recognized Yogasana as a competitive sport. This will enable the ancient practice to avail Government funding. This was done to spread awareness about Yoga and its benefits and help improve physical and mental wellbeing of ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Goa Liberation Day: December 19
Every year, the Goa Liberation day is celebrated on December 19 in India. The day is celebrated to mark the victory of Indian armed forces to free Goa from 450 years of the Portuguese rule. Background The Portuguese colonized several ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Current Affairs – December 19, 2020 [Today’s News Headlines]
Here are Today’s News Headlines for December 19, 2020 India Indigenously developed DRDO systems handed over to Indian Defence forces On December 18, 2020, the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh handed over three Defence systems developed Defence Research and Development Organisation to ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
India-Austria Cooperation in Road Infrastructure sector
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between India and Austria on Technology Cooperation in Road Infrastructure Sector in New Delhi. The MoU seeks to create a framework for the countries’ mutual cooperation in the field of Road Transportation, Road/Highways infrastructure ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Currency Manipulator
The United States has again included India in its monitoring list of countries. These countries are with potential of “Currency Manipulation” and “Questionable Foreign Exchange Policies”. What is Currency Manipulator? The US Government names a country as currency manipulator if ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Gateway Treaty
NASA and the Canadian Space Agency recently signed a historic agreement under which Canada is to be a part of the Lunar Gateway Space Station. Canada will contribute a new robotic arm called “Canadarm3”. Also, a Canadian is to be ..