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DefExpo 2020: India’s target in Defence Sector is 5 billion USD in next 5 years
The 11th edition of DefExpo (Defence Exhibition) was inaugurated by PM Modi on February 5, 2020. At the inaugural speech, PM Modi announced that India will work towards increasing its Defence economy to 5 billion USD. Highlights India announced at ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
National Productivity Council study: Fertilizer use reduced by 10% with the use of soil cards
The study conducted by the National Productivity Council has reported that the use of soil cards has reduced the fertilizer use by 10% in the country. The study also reported that the productivity has increased by 5-6% due to soil ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
India-South Korea hold meeting to enhance Bilateral Security Cooperation
On January 4, 2020, the defence ministers of India and South Korea discussed ways to enhance bilateral security cooperation in the field of defence industries and research and development. Highlights During the defence ministers meet held between India and South ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
East Asia Summit on Maritime Cooperation to be held in Chennai
The Ministry of External Affairs is to organize East Asia Summit in Chennai between February 6, 2020 and February 7, 2020. This is the fifth time the conference is being held in India. The first conference was organized in Delhi ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
WHO on Corona Virus: Virus is not yet pandemic
The World Health Organization on February 4, 2020 announced that the Corona virus disease has not yet become pandemic. The disease has so far killed 425 people and has infected more than 20,000. Hong Kong recently reported death due to ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Udyanotsav inaugurated by the President at Rashtrapati Bhavan
On February 4, 2020, President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated Udyanotsav at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The Mughal Gardens will be opened to the public between February 5, 2020 and March 8, 2020. Highlights The main highlights of the Udyanotsav of 2020 are ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Top GKToday’s News Headlines-5 February 2020
Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for February 5, 2020 INDIA Karnataka govt. launches Janasevaka scheme for home delivery of services like ration cards President opens annual Udyanotsav of the Mughal Gardens of Rashtrapati Bhavan; public can visit gardens from ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Western Railways begins branding of its locomotives to improves its non-freight revenue
On February 3, 2020, the Western Railways launched out branding of electric locomotives for the first time. This will help the Railways earn additional revenue of 1.05 crores of rupees. Highlights Around 10 locomotives have been branded so far. Railways ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
WHO report: Cancer Cases to increase by 81% in 2040
While the world marked World Cancer Day on February 4, 2020, the World Health Organization released its report on Cancer. Highlights According to the report, the cancer cases will increase by 81% by 2040. This is mainly due to lack ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
New Natural Gas Reserves discovered in UAE
On February 2, 2020, the United Arab Emirates discovered shallow natural gas reserves of about 80 trillion cubic feet. The reserve was discovered between the Emirates of Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Highlights In November 2019, UAE announced the discovery of ..