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World Gold Council report: RBI ranks 6th in buying gold abroad
The World Gold Council (WGC) recently released its report, “World Gold Outlook 2020”. The report says that gold has performed the best since 2010 in 2019. In 2019, the gold trade in USD has increased by 18.4% as compared to ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
GoI launches “Seismic Hazard Microzonation” to minimize earthquake disasters
The Ministry of Earth Science has launched Seismic Hazard Microzonation project in major cities of India. The project aims to reduce hazards of seismic activities by putting in adequate measures What is Seismic Hazard Microzonation? It is the process of ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
ELECRAMA-Indian Electrical Industry Showcase inaugurated
On January 18, 2020, the ELECRAMA 2020 was held in Noida. The event showcases innovations and achievements of Indian Electrical Industry Significance The “ELECRAMA” platform is organized by Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA). It is supported by other ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Industrial Meet of ‘Wings India’-Asia’s largest Civil Aviation Event held at Bengaluru
On January 18, 2020, the Industrial meet of the Asia’s largest Civil Aviation was held in Bengaluru. The Civil Aviation event is to be held at Begumpet airport, Hyderabad in March 2020. The theme of the event will be Theme: ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Firsts of Census 2021: Cereals eaten, transgender run houses
For the first time, the Census will collect data of transgenders headed houses. Also, the census will enquire about “Main cereal”, which is also included for the first time in the history of census of India. Highlights The Census 2021 ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Tuberculosis: India renames its programme; WHO endorses India developed tech-TrueNAt MTB
On January 17, 2020, Government of India renamed its National TB Control Programme to National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme. Also, the WHO (World Health Organization) recently endorsed on technology developed by Indian scientists to detect the disease called TrueNat MTB in ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Worst Locust Attack in 60 years in Rajasthan
Crops across 10 districts with an area of approx 3.6 lakh hectares in the western region of Rajasthan have been damaged due to the continuous and the worst locust attack in the last 60 years. Despite the efforts of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
J&K Development: Rs 2000 crore for Z-Morh Tunnel; 36 Union Ministers’ visit
After Abrogation of Article 370, Government of India is rapidly working on developing the territories of Ladakh and Jammu Kashmir. In order to hasten the process, 36 Union Ministers are to visit the Union Territory. Also, the concession agreement for ..