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Animal Protection Index: India ranks second
On March 12, 2020, Global Animal Protection Index 2020 was released by World Animal Protection, an international animal welfare charity. India was ranked second in the index. Highlights The Animal Protection Index ranks countries from A to G. India was ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
New Name for Mumbai Central Station: Nana Shankarseth
On March 12, 2020, the Maharashtra Cabinet approved the proposal to rename Mumbai Central Station to Nana Shankarseth. The approved proposal is to be sent to Ministry of Railways. It is the Central Railways operating under Ministry of Railways that ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Top GKToday’s News Headlines-13 March 2020
Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for 13 March, 2020 INDIA Central government sets up a central helpline — 011-23978046 — related to coronavirus outbreak UP Govt. to depute ‘Arogya Mitras’ at primary health centres to inform people about govt ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
CSIR develops Bi-Luminescent Security ink to Curb Fake Currency Notes
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research along with National Physical Laboratory recently discovered a bi-luminescent security ink. The ink shall be used to counterfeit currency notes. Also, it shows two colours when exposed to light. About the Ink The ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Committee formed for the implementation of Kisan Rail Scheme
The Government of India recently formed a committee in order to make suggestions on Kisan Rail Scheme. The scheme was introduced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman in the Union Budget 2020-21. Highlights The Committee has been formed with representatives from ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (amendment) bill passed in the Parliament
On March 12, 2020, Insolvency and Bankruptcy (Amendment) bill, 2020 has been passed in the parliament. It was earlier passed by Lok Sabha and is now being passed by Rajya Sabha. Highlights The amendments were earlier introduced as ordinances. Now ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Corona Virus: Epidemic Disease Act Invoked in India
On March 11, 2020, the Group of Ministers formed by the Union Government to fight against Covid-19 in India invoked the Epidemic Disease Act, 1897. Highlights The GoI has invoked Section 2 of the Epidemic Disease Act, 1897. The act ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
WHO declares Corona Virus as GLOBAL PANDEMIC
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared Corona Virus as Global Pandemic as it is rapidly spreading across the world. Today there are more than 126,369 people infected with COVID-19 virus. The virus has so far killed 4,634 ..