Page-49 of Current Affairs - January, 2020
‘EGS77’ Farthest Galaxy Group Identified to date
The 235th meeting of the American Astronomical Society was conducted on Sunday, 5th January 2020 at Honolulu during which an international team of Astronomers funded in parts by the independent agency responsible for civilian space program in the United States, ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
9th Women Science Congress began on 5th January
During the ongoing 107th edition of the Indian Science Congress, the first day of the 9th edition of Women Science Congress was organized on Sunday, 5th January 2020 at the University of Agricultural Sciences in Bengaluru. The Women Science Congress ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
India’s UJALA Programme completes 5 successful years
On January 5, 2020, Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) and LED Street Lighting National Programme (SLNP) marked their fifth anniversary. The schemes were implemented by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL). EESL is a joint venture of PSU ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
India Russia to sign MoUs on AK-203 assault rifles
The Indian Army will sign MoU with Russia to procure AK-203 assault rifles. According to the deal, around 1 lakh rifles are to be received directly from Russia and the rest will be manufactured in India Highlights The rifles will ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
First ‘Antarrashtriya Yoga Diwas Media Samman’ will be Conferred on Tuesday
Since 2015, 21st June has been observed as International Day of Yoga following the proposal of the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi on September 27, 2014, at the United Nations General Assembly. A draft resolution of the United Nations General ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
UJALA & SLNP complete Five Successful years of Illuminating India
The Government of India’s zero-subsidy schemes: 1) World’s Largest Domestic Lighting Project named: UJALA- Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for ALL and 2) World’s Largest Streetlight replacement program: SLNP- Street Lighting National Programme has completed five years on Sunday, 5th ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
800 Farmers Producer Organizations registered on APEDA Portal
A Producer Organization can be for both Farmers, who are the primary producers and for producers of Non-Farm items such as Handloom or Handicraft. A Producer Organization is created by a group of Farmers to ensure better income for the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
MECOS-3, 2020: Global Marine Ecosystem Meet in Kochi
The Marine Ecosystems-Challenges and Opportunities (MECOS), the third international symposium is to be held in Kochi. The symposium is conducted by the Marine Biological association of India between January 7, 2020 and January 10, 2020. Highlights Scientists, Fisheries researchers, Marine ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
APEDA: Eight States finalise Agricultural Action Plan to boost Exports
On January 5, 2020, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) announced that eight states namely Maharashtra, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, Nagaland, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Punjab and Karnataka finalised their action plan to boost agricultural exports. Highlights The ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
National Pension Scheme for traders: Not successful as expected
The National Pension Scheme for traders, Shopkeepers and Self-Employed persons, also called the Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-dhan Yojana was launched in July 2019. It aimed at benefitting 3 crore small traders and shopkeepers Highlights The Government set a target ..