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Intellectual Property Index: India ranks 40th
On February 5, 2020, the Global Innovation Policy Centre (GIPC) of the US Chamber of Commerce released the International IP (Intellectual Property) Index. According the ranking, India was at position 40 of the 53 economies. Highlights: India The report released ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Karnataka launches Janasevaka Scheme
On February 5, 2020, the State Government of Karnataka launched Janasevaka scheme. The Government aims to provide doorstep government services under the scheme. Also, it intends to digitize several services and make these services easily available to the citizens through ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Cabinet approves to set up Vardhavan port in Maharashtra
On February 5, 2020, the Union Cabinet approved to set up the Vardhavan port in Maharashtra. The port is to be developed in “Landlord Model”. The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust will act as the lead partner in developing the port. ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Atal Innovation Mission joins with several ministries to stimulate innovation in India
On February 5, 2020, the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) joined hands with several ministries such as MSME, agriculture, food processing and also with NITI Aayog to stimulate innovation in India. The mission aimed to showcase government funded innovations. Highlights In ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Pink City-Jaipur receives World Heritage Certificate from UNESCO
On February 5, 2020, the Pink City of Rajasthan, Jaipur, received World Heritage Certificate from the UNESCO. The UNESCO Director General Audrey Azoulay visited India to present the certificate. Highlights The World Heritage Certificate was presented to Jaipur for the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
The Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas bill introduced in Lok Sabha by the Finance Minister
The Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman proposed the scheme Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme in the Union Budget 2020. In order to implement the scheme, the minister introduced a bill in Lok Sabha on February 5, 2020. The main objective of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Top GKToday’s News Headlines-6 February 2020
Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for February 6, 2020 INDIA ‘Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra’ trust set up for constructing Ram temple at Ayodhya (UP) UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay presents World Heritage Certificate for the walled city of Jaipur ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
India Russia sign first ever Term Contract to import crude oil to India
On February 5, 2020, the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Dharmendra Pradhan and the Chairman of Rosneft (Russia’s largest oil producing company) signed the first ever term contract. According to the contract India will import 2 million metric ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Cabinet approves amendment to bring Cooperative Banks under RBI Regulation
On February 5, 2020, the Union Cabinet approved to bring regulation of cooperative banks under Reserve Bank of India. In order to achieve this, the Cabinet approved amendments to Banking regulation act. Highlights According to the amendment, the cooperative banks ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
DefExpo 2020: Uttar Pradesh is to sign 23 MoUs and create 3 lakh job opportunities
The DefExpo was inaugurated by PM Modi on February 5, 2020. During the Defence Exhibition the Uttar Pradesh Government is to sign 23 MoUs. The agreements will bring in Rs 50,000 crores of investment. This will bring in job opportunities ..