Page-22 of Current Affairs - January, 2020
4 Silver, 2 Bronze for India in 9th Edition of Nation’s Cup
The ninth edition of the Nation’s Cup Boxing Tournament was held in the city of Sombor, Serbia. India finished the tournament with an impressive haul of six medals, including four silver and two bronze from the championship. Monika, Ritu Grewal, ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Maharashtra topped in LEED-Certified Space in GBCI Report
The Washington, D.C based leading certification agency that provides third part credentialing and verification for rating systems related to the built environment, Green Business Certification Inc (GBCI). released the list of India’s top 10 States for Leadership in Energy and ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
India-Brazil: BIT to be signed; Cabinet approves agreements on legal assistance, Oil
On January 23, 2020, India and Brazil will sign the Bilateral Investment Treaty during the visit of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. The President is visiting India as a Chief Guest of Republic Day celebrations. Highlights The President of Brazil is ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
AICS reconstituted to 18 Members from the earlier 27
As the Olympic year begins, The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has reconstituted the advisory body, All India Council of Sports (AICS) and extended the tenure of the body to three years. V. K. Malhotra remains the President of ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
PPI Licence of Vodafone M-Pesa revoked by RBI
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently canceled the Certificate of Authorisation (CoA) of Vodafone M-Pesa after it voluntarily surrendered its authorization. RBI authorizes the Payment System Operator to set up and operate in India under the Payment and Settlement ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
National Startup Advisory Council setup to boost Startups and Innovations
On January 22, 2020, the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry has setup National Startup Advisory Council. The council will suggest ways to build strong start ups in the country. It is being set up to reduce the time spent ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Facts Box: “Three Capital Bill” of Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh Government has passed the “Andhra Pradesh Decentralisation and Equal Development of All Regions Bill”, 2020. The bill paves way for three capitals of the state. Highlights The three capitals are Amaravati-legislative capital, Vishakhapatnam-the executive capital and Kurnool-judicial ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Jharia most Polluted city in India: Greenpeace Report
According to the recent report released on Tuesday, 21st January 2020, by the environmental non-governmental organization, Greenpeace’s India branch, Jharia, a city in Jharkhand is the most polluted city in India, which is followed by Dhanbad of the same state. ..