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Corona Virus: World Bank announces 12 billion USD aid
On March 3, 2020, the World Bank announced 12 billion USD to assist countries that are grappling with economic impacts of corona virus. The virus has reached 60 countries so far. Highlights The World bank is to provide the financial ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Finance Minister introduces bill to amend Banking Regulation Act
On March 3, 2020, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman introduced bill in Parliament to amend banking regulation law to regulate cooperative banks. It aims to prevent frauds as that seen at Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative Banks (PMC). Highlights The Banking Regulation ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
UP Government provides Rs 900 per month to farmers willing to keep stray cattle
On March 3, 2020, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that his government will pay Rs 900 per month to farmers willing to keep stray cattle. The Issue Earlier in 2019, the farmer protests in Uttar Pradesh had gone ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
UNHRC files in Supreme Court on Citizenship Amendment Act
On March 3, 2020, the United Nation Human Rights Commission moved to Supreme Court on the matter of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The commission has filed a case challenging CAA. India on the Move of UNHRC India believes that the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Top GKToday’s News Headlines-4 March 2020
Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for 4 March, 2020 INDIA United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights moves the Supreme Court against CAA (Citizenship Amendment Act) Govt. issues format for filing complaints of alleged corruption against public servants with ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Financial Assistance to Kaziranga National Park under CAMPA
On March 2, 2020, a Rajya Sabha Member of the ruling party replied about the financial assistance being provided to the Kaziranga National Park, Assam Highlights The Rajya Sabha MP Kamakhya Prasad Tasa said that Rs 94,46,585 and Rs 51,24,670 ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Lok Sabha Speaker launches “Suposhit Maa Abhiyan”: To create Malnutrition free India
On March 1, 2020, the Lok Sabha speaker Shri Om Birla launched Suposhit Maa Abhiyan in Kota, Rajasthan. The Scheme aims to create malnutrition-free India. It mainly supports pregnant women and adolescent girls. About the Scheme Suposhit Maa Abhiyan was ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
GoI nominates 2 sites to be included in World Heritage Sites List
The Government of India submitted two nomination dossiers for their inclusion in World Heritage List for the year 2020. They are as follows Dholavira: A Harappan City Monuments and Forts of Deccan Sultanate Dholavira The dholavira is an archaeological site ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
GoI Allows Airlines to provide In-Flight WiFi
The Government of India recently permitted the airlines operating in the country to provide in-flight WiFi Services to its passengers. This technology allows the passengers to use laptop, tablet, smart watches, smartphones and a point of sale device in flight ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
The Central Sanskrit Universities Bill, 2019 introduced
On March 2, 2020, the HRD Minister introduced the Central Sanskrit Universities Bill, 2019 in Rajya Sabha. It was introduced in Lok Sabha in December 2019 and was passed. Key Features of the Bill The bill aims to convert deemed ..