Page-17 of Current Affairs - February, 2020
Top GKToday’s News Headlines-16 February 2020
Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for February 16, 2020 INDIA PM chairs meeting of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Society in New Delhi Kerala govt. launches ‘Yodhavu’ (Warrior) mobile app for public to inform police about drug ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
First Integrated Tri-Service Command to be set up in June by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)
The Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat aims to set up an integrated tri-service command for the first time by June 2020. This command will be headed by an Air Marshal. Highlights The talks among the CDS, Air Force Chief ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Nagpur Oranges Exported to Dubai first Time
On February 13, 2020, the first Consignment of Nagpur Oranges were sent to Dubai from Navi Mumbai. The oranges were sent in refrigerated containers. Highlights In the state of Maharashtra, around 40 hectares of land is under cultivation of Nagpur ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Milan 2020: Biggest Multilateral Naval Exercise in the Indian Ocean Region
Indian Navy is preparing itself for the biggest multilateral naval exercise to be conducted in the Indian Ocean Region. The Exercise is to be conducted under the theme Theme: Synergy across the Seas Highlights The exercise will include multi-national groupings, ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
“Global Investor Summit” for the first time in Jammu and Kashmir; Road Shows to attract investments
The Government of India is making preparation in full swing for the Global Investors Summit to be held in Jammu and Kashmir in April 2020. Highlights In order to increase the number of investments roadshows are to be conducted from ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
February 15: World Pangolin Day; GoI radio tagged Pangolins first time to learn their Ecology
Every year the third Saturday of February month is celebrated as World Pangolin Day. The ninth World Pangolin Day is being celebrated on February 15, 2020. The numbers of Pangolin is rapidly declining in Asia and Africa. This is mainly ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
IISS Study: World Defence spending biggest in 10 years
On February 14, the International Institute of Strategic Studies released its report on Defence Spending all over the world. The report was titled “Military Balance”. According to the report, the global spending rose by 4% in 2019. This is the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
First Inter-City Electric Bus to operate between Mumbai and Pune
On February 14, 2020, the first inter-city electric bus was launched. The bus will transit between Mumbai and Pune twice every day. It was launched by the Union Transport Minister Nithin Gadkari. Highlights The bus seating capacity was 43. It ..