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Cabinet Approval: Occupancy rights to Scheduled Tribes of Lakshadweep
On February 26, 2020, the Union Cabinet approved amendments to provide occupancy rights to Scheduled Tribes of Lakshadweep. The approval was provided to amend the Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands Land Revenue and Tenancy Regulation, 1965. Highlights The Scheduled Tribes ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
EASE 3.0 launched by the Finance Minister to enhance Ease of Banking
On February 26, 2020, the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman launched Enhanced Access and Service Excellence (EASE 3.0). It was launched along with the annual report of EASE 2.0 at a function organized by Indian Banks’ Association. Highlights The main aim ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Union Cabinet approves changes introduced in Surrogacy (Regulation) bill
On February 26, 2020, the Union Cabinet approved the changes introduced to the Surrogacy (Regulation) bill, 2019. The changes were introduced by the 23-member select committee of Rajya Sabha. Highlights The changes approved include not only close relatives but “any ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
RAISE 2020: An International “Artificial Intelligence” Summit to be organised by GoI
The Government of India (GoI) is to organize an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit called RAISE 2020. RAISE stands for Responsible AI for Social Empowerment. The Summit is to be held in New Delhi between April 11 and 12, 2020. Highlights ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
National Technical Textiles Mission approved by Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs
On February 26, 2020, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the National Technical Textiles Mission. The mission has been allocated Rs 1,480 crores. The aim of the mission is to make India a global leader in Technical Textiles. Highlights ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Top GKToday’s News Headlines-27 February 2020
Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for February 27, 2020 SURROGACY BILL Union Cabinet approves major changes to the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2020 Not only close relatives but any woman who is “willing” would be allowed to act as a ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Indra Dhanush Exercise 2020: India-UK joint Air Force Exercise held at Air Force Station Hindon
The 5th edition of the Exercise Indra Dhanush commenced on 24th February, 2020. It is a joint air force exercise between the Indian Air Force and the Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom. Highlights The Exercise focused on “Base ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Desert Locust Control High Level Meeting held
On February 25, 2020, the Agriculture Ministry held a high-level meeting on Desert Locust Control. The meeting was chaired by Secretary of Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare. Highlights The meeting discussed the locust control operations carried on between May ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
DPIIT notifies 100% Foreign Direct Investment in Insurance Intermediaries
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) operating under Ministry of Commerce and Trade has amended the FDI (Foreign Direct Policy) to allow 100% foreign investment for insurance intermediaries. This includes insurance companies, third party administrators, insurance ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Indian National Centre for Ocean Information launched new Alert System
The Hyderabad based INCOIS (Indian National Centre for Ocean Information) launched a new alert system that will help reduce damage and losses to fishermen due to swell surges. The Swell Surges splash strong waves in the coast damaging boats and ..