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Top GKToday’s News Headlines-20 March 2020
Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for 20 March, 2020 INDIA MP crisis: SC orders reconvening Assembly, directs Kamal Nath led Congress govt to undergo floor test on March 20 Lok Sabha passes bill to accord the status of institution ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
GoI: Benefits to COVID-19 affected workers under Atal Beema Vyakti Kalyan Yojana
On March 19, 2020, the Government of India announced that it will provide unemployment benefits to the section of unorganized workers. These workers include, persons who have lost their jobs due to the impact of the Corona Virus Pandemic. Highlights ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
National Aquifer Mapping Programme: Plans developed for 11.8 lakh sq km
On March 19, 2020, the Ministry Jal Shakti replied in Lok Sabha that out of 25 lakh square kilo metre of mappable area, plans for 11.8 lakh square km area have been developed. Highlights The Ministry also informed that the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
PM Modi addresses the Nation: Introduces “People’s Curfew”, Economic Response Task Force to fight Corona Virus
On March 19, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on combating Corona Virus. The PM introduced People’s Curfew during his speech. He also said that Economic Task Force is to be implemented under the Finance Minister. Highlights PM ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
GoI allocates Rs 1,480 crores to National Technical Textiles Mission
On March 19, 2020, the Minister of Textiles Smt Smriti Irani presented the details of National Technical Textiles Mission at Rajya Sabha. The GoI has allocated Rs 1,480 crores for the mission National Technical Textiles Mission The Mission aims to ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
India and Israel sign Rs 880 crore Defence Deal
On March 19, 2020, the Indian Armed Forces operating under Ministry of Defence signed an agreement with the Israel Weapons Industry. According to the agreement, India is to procure 16, 479 LMG (Light Machine Guns) for Rs 880 crores. Light ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Corona Virus: UGC reschedules exams; International airlines banned temporarily
On March 19, 2020, the University Grants Commission directed all the affiliated colleges and universities to postpone the ongoing examinations. The evaluation works have also been directed to be rescheduled. The GoI has also ordered other bodies operating under Ministry ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
International Energy Agency: India the third largest producer of Electricity
On March 19, 2020, the Ministry of Power quoted International Energy Agency ranking in the Parliament. According to the ranking, India is the third largest producer of electricity in the world. Also, it is ranked 106th in terms of per ..