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India develops new Vaccine to control Swine Fever
The ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research)’s Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) has developed cell culture Classical Swine Fever vaccine. Significance The vaccine will help to save several rabbits. This is because the current vaccine called the Lapinised CSF (Classical ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Supreme Court directs states to set up Gram Nyayalayas
On February 3, 2020, the Supreme Court of India directed the states to establish “Gram Nyayalayas” within four weeks’ time span. The apex court has directed the corresponding state high courts to expedite the process of consultation with the state ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
PMMVY awards: Madhya Pradesh wins; Manipur won among NE states
On February 3, 2020, the Ministry of Women and Child Development awarded Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandhana Yojana (PMMVY) awards to states and Union Territories and Districts. The award function was organized to promote competitive federalism among the states. The Awards ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Australian Open: Novak Djokovic won the title for the eighth time
The Serbian Player Novak Djokovic captured the Australian Open Title of 2020 in Men’s single. Sofia Kenin won Women’s singles at the tournament. Rajeev Ram teamed up with Joe Salisbury won the Men’s doubles. Australia Open The Australia Open 2020 ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Facts Box: World Wetlands Day
The World Wetlands Day is marked on February 2 by the Ramsar Secretariat with financial support from Danone Group. This year the day was marked under the following theme Theme: Wetlands and Biodiversity Highlights The World Wetland Day is being ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Top GKToday’s News Headlines-4 February 2020
Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for February 4, 2020 PMMVY AWARDS Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) awards presented by WCD Minister Smriti Irani In the category of best performance since inception of the Scheme to States/ UTs having ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
February 4: World Cancer Day
The World Cancer Day is being marked annually on February 4 by the Union for International Cancer Control. The day is being marked from 2008. The day is observed by the United Nations as well. The theme of this year’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Minister of North East Development chairs Ujh (National) Multipurpose Project, Jammu Kashmir
On February 3, 2020 the Minister of North Eastern Development Dr Jitendra Singh chaired the Ujh Multipurpose (National) Project, Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Ministry of Power and other officers from state ..