Page-12 of Current Affairs - January, 2020
Shiv Bhojan Tali Scheme launched in Maharashtra
At the 71st celebrations of Republic Day, Maharashtra Govenrment launched the Shiv Bhojan Scheme. The scheme will offer meals at Rs 10 to the poor. Highlights On the eve of Republic Day, at least one Shiv Bhojan canteen was started ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
DRDO displays A-SAT weapon system at Republic Day Parade
On January 26, 2020, the Defence Research Development Organization (DRDO) displayed the A-SAT weapon system. A-SAT is the Anti-Satellite Weapon System. India is one of the few countries in the world to own the technology. The other countries include US, ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
India-Brazil ink 15 agreements during Brazil President’s visit on Republic Day
The President of Brazil, Mr Jair Bolsonaro visited India to take part in Republic Day celebrations. During his visit, the countries signed several agreements. Alongside, the fifth session of India-Brazil Trade monitoring mechanism was also held. President Bolsonaro was accompanied ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Bharat Parv, a festival of culture being held at Red Fort
On January 26, 2020, Bharat Parv 2020 begun at Red Fort in New Delhi. The programe is to continue till 1st February, 2020. Highlights The main objective of the programme is to increase patriotism among the citizens and also to ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Indian Railway’s first Waste to Energy Plant uses “PolyCrack” Technology
The East Coast Railways commissioned the first waste-to-energy plant of Railways sector of India. It is the fourth such plant in the country. The plant has been set up at a cost of Rs 1.79 crores with Polycrack technology. Highlights ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
India’s first Super Fab Lab inaugurated in Kerala
On January 25, 2020, India’s first Super Fab Lab was inaugurated in Kerala. The laboratory is to function in collaboration with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA. It is the only laboratory that is being installed outside US. Highlights The ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Loan signed with World Bank for Agribusiness & Rural Transformation Project in Maharashtra
The Government of India, the state government of Maharashtra and the World Bank signed a loan agreement of USD210 million for the Agri-business and Rural Transformation Project in Maharashtra. The fund will help small and marginal farmers to increase their ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
‘GATI’ portal launched by the Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways
The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari has launched an online monitoring portal named ‘GATI’ during the first day of the two-day-long review meeting of the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) and the Ministry projects conducted ..