Page-2 of Current Affairs - March, 2020
Study of Community Forest Resources by Ministry of Tribal Affairs
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs recently commissioned a study about Community Forest resource Rights. According to the study, broad guidelines are needed to implement Community Forest Rights. Legislation The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Peak Hour Pollution flattened due to COVID-19
In Indian big cities, the peak hour pollution in the morning and evening flattened due to the lock down. The lock down imposed in the country to contain the spread of COVID-19 has brought down particulate matter of sizes less ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
COVID-19: New Technology to Disinfect Maharashtra Hospitals under “NIDHI PRAYAS” Programme
A new technology has been adopted by the Maharashtra hospitals in the fight of COVID-19 fight. The technology was developed by a Pune based Start Up. What is the product? The product developed is a Negative Ion Generator. It has ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
WHO criticizes India over issues faced by Migrants during Lock Down
On March 30, 2020, the World Health Organization condemned countries including India for not taking actions to address the concerns of daily workers and migrant workers. Highlights The organization had also condemned certain states in India like Bihar and Rajasthan ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Top GKToday’s News Headlines-31 March 2020
Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for 31 March, 2020 INDIA Mandatory for cable operators to carry 25 DD, RS and LS TV channels: Information and Broadcasting Ministry Rajasthan Day celebrated on March 30; marks state’s formation on this day ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Rajasthan celebrates Statehood Day
Every year, Rajasthan celebrates its Statehood Day on March 30. Popularly known as “Land of the Kings”, it is the largest Indian state in area. The day is also called “Rajasthan Day”. Highlights This year, the state is silent due ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
International Table Tennis Federation suspends events, freezes World Rankings
On March 30, 2020 the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) announced that it is suspending all the planned events till June 30, 2020. The decision was taken during the ITTF meeting that was held to discuss the effects of Novel ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Tamil Nadu Governor allocates 1 Crore to PM-CARES Fund
On March 30, 2020, the Governor of Tamil Nadu Banwarilal Purohit allocated 1 crore rupees to PM Cares Fund and another 1 crore towards the Tamil Nadu CM Public Relief Fund (CMPRF). The funds were released from the Governor’s Discretionary ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Baltic Sea: Seal Pups face tough winter due to reduced ice levels
The Seals need ice to keep themselves safe from predators such as wolves and foxes. However, the declining ice in the Baltic sea has disrupted their survivals Highlights With depleting ice levels, the seals are forced to inhabit the islets ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Asian Development Bank to invest 100 million USD in NIIF
On March 30, 2020, the Asian Development Bank announced that it is to invest 100 million USD in National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF). The investment during an economic slow down is a great boost for the Indian Economy. NIIF ..