Page-22 of Current Affairs - February, 2020
Ground Water Act, 2020 approved by UP cabinet
On February 11, 2020, the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath approved Ground Water Act-2020. The act aims to improve ground water level. Key Features of the act The act makes the registration of submersible pumps mandatory. ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Bhabha Kavach: New bullet proof jacket developed by BARC-to be used by CISF
The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre developed a new bullet proof jacket called Bhabha Kavach. The jackets are to be used by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). Highlights Around 5 pieces of Bullet proof jackets were handed over to the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Medical Devices now to be regulated under Drugs and Cosmetics Act
On February 11, 2020, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare announced that medical devices are to be brought under Drugs and Cosmetics act (DCA). This is to come into effect from April 1, 2020 Highlights According to the regulation, every ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
WHO names the new Corona Virus: “COVID-19”
On February 11, 2020, the World Health Organization announced a new name for the Corona Virus, “COVID-19”. Today more than 42,000 are infected with the virus according to the organization. Highlights WHO has chosen the name with no reference to ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Top GKToday’s News Headlines-12 February 2020
Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for February 12, 2020 INDIA Delhi Assembly election results (70/70): Aam Aadmi Party: 61 (–5), vote share: 53.57%; BJP: 8 (+3), vote share: 38.1% 7-nation BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise – 2020 being organised in ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Sale of Integrated Air Defence Weapon System to India approved by US
On February 11, 2020, United States approved sale of Integrated Air Defence Weapon System to India. The cost of the system is estimated as 1.86 billion USD. Highlights India aims to buy Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) from the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
February 11: International Day of Women and Girls in Science
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is being observed by the United Nations on February 11 every year since 2015. The Organization passed a resolution to observe the day in order to recognize the role played by ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Disaster Management Exercise of BIMSTEC NDRF begins in Bhubaneswar
The National Disaster Response Force of Government of India is to host the second BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise-2020 (BIMSTEC DMEx-2020). The exercise is to be held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha between February 11, 2020 and February 13, 2020. The main objective ..