Page-22 of Current Affairs - February, 2020
14 MoUs signed at 5th India-Russia Industrial Conference
India and Russia signed 14 Memorandum of Understandings at the India-Russia Industrial Conference held at DefExpo 2020, Lucknow. The Agreements were signed under Make in India initiative. Highlights The countries signed agreements related to ASW rocket launchers, T-72, radar systems, ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
India International Seafood Show held in Kochi
The Marine Products Export Development Authority Organized International Sea Food Show in Kochi. Around 5,000 delegates participated in the show. The show will provide a platform for overseas importers of Indian marine products and also for Indian exporters. The Show ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
MPEDA to upgrade 25 fishing harbours in India
The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) will modernize 25 fishing harbours in India. The project is to begin in two harbours namely Nizampatnam in Andhra Pradesh and Thoppumpady in Kochi, Kerala. Highlights The step is being taken by MPEDA ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
DRDO signs agreement with Russia’s Rosoboronexport at the DefExpo, 2020
On February 7, 2020, DRDO (Defence Research Development Organization) signed an agreement with Rosobornexport of Russia. According to the agreement the defence organization will develop Advanced Pyrotechnic Ignition Systems for missile propulsion Highlights The agreement was signed with the HEMRL ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Top GKToday’s News Headlines-8 February 2020
Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for February 8, 2020 INDIA PM participates in celebration of the Jan 27 signing of the Bodo Agreement at Kokrajhar in Assam Kerala govt. to set up 1,000 ‘Kudumbashree’ hotels to provide subsidised meals ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Top GKToday’s News Headlines-7 February 2020
Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for February 7, 2020 INDIA President presents International Gandhi Awards for Leprosy to Dr N S Dharmashaktu (Indian nomination-individual category) and the Leprosy Mission Trust (institutional category) Philip Barton appointed Britain’s new High Commissioner ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
RBI releases bi-monthly policy: Repo rate unchanged
On February 6, 2020, the Reserve Bank of India released its bi-monthly monetary policy. The apex bank has kept the policy repo rate unchanged. It remains at 5.15%. Observations of the Committee The Monetary Policy Committee that meets once in ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
US President Donald Trump acquitted at the Senate
On February 5, 2020, US President Donald Trump who had been impeached by the House of Representatives has been acquitted at the Senate trial. He now becomes the third President in the US history to be impeached by House of ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Rakhi Halder wins gold medal at the Women’s National Weightlifting Championship
On February 6, 2020, Rakhi Halder of West Bengal won Senior Weightlifting Championship. She bagged gold medal in the 64 kg category at the 35th National Weight lifting Championship held in Kolkata. Highlights Halder lifted 117 kg in clean and ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Cabinet approves to give status of Institution of National Importance to 5 IIITs
On February 5, 2020, the Union Cabinet approved to confer the status of Institution of National Importance to 5 IIITs (Indian Institute of Information Tecnology). All the 5 IIITs are to operate in PPP mode. Highlights The Cabinet approved the ..