Page-11 of Current Affairs - March, 2020
United Nations Warns: 4.4 billion people to live with limited water by 2050
On World Water Day, the United Nations warned that 3.5 to 4.4 billion people are to live with limited access to water by 2050. Of these more than 1 billion are to live in major cities. Highlights The United Nations ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Finance Bill, 2020 passed in Lok Sabha
On March 23, 2020, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman introduced the Finance Bill, 2020. The bill was introduced and passed in Lok Sabha without any discussion. Key Features of the Bill The bill provides the financial proposals of the fiscal year ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
ICMR recommends Hydroxychloroquine to treat Corona Virus
The Indian Council of Medical Research had constituted a National Task Force to fight against COVID-19. The task force has recommended the use of Hydroxychloroquine to treat Corona Virus. Highlights According to the task force, the Hydroxychloroquine can be used ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
March 23: Shaheed Diwas
Every year, March 23rd is celebrated as Shaheed Diwas or Martyr’s Day. The Day is observed to commemorate the courage and heroism of three great young leaders Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar and Shivaram Rajguru. Highlights The Day is also celebrated ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
IITM hosts India’s first Hyperloop Pod Competition-What is Hyperloop Pod?
For the first time in India IIT Madras is to host Hyperloop pod competition in July 2020. India has taken a few steps in bringing the environment friendly Hyperloop pod transport in the country. Highlights The Hyperloop Pod Transportation Project ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Website launched by SAARC Disaster Management Centre for COVID-19 information
The Disaster Management Centre of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation has launched a website related to COVID-19. The website shows number of Corona virus Cases in member states. Highlights According to the website, currently there are 960 cases of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
In-Person G7 Summit Cancelled; To be held through Video-Conferencing
The US President Donald Trump has cancelled an in-person G7 Summit and is to conduct the summit through video conferencing. This is being done due to the increasing threat of Corona Virus. What is G7? The G7 organization is made ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
India-Turkey Kashmir Irritant: India proceeds with FSV Indian Navy Agreement with Turkey
In October 2019, India had put the Fleet Vessel Ship (FVS) Agreement on hold. The agreement was signed with Turkey to manufacture 45,000 tonne FSV at Vishakhapatnam. Highlights India and Turkey signed the FSV agreement in 2016. FSVs are important ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
International Olympics Organization to postpone Tokyo Olympics 2020
Recently, Greece handed over the Olympic Flame to Japan. However, due to the increasing threats of Corona Virus, the International Olympics Committee is considering postponement of 2020 Olympics. The organization might postpone Olympics to 2021. Highlights The International Olympics Committee ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
March 23: World Meteorological Day
Every year on March 23, World Meteorological Day is celebrated. It was established in 1950. The Day is being observed by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and also by the United Nations. March 23 has been chosen as the World ..