Page-31 of Current Affairs - March, 2020

Stockholm International Report: India is the second largest importer of arms

March 10, 2020

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) recently released its report on “Trends in International arms transfers 2019”. According to the report, India is the second largest arms importer in the world. Key Findings of the report The report says ..

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Gujarat has highest number of Solar Rooftop Installations

March 10, 2020

Gujarat has topped solar roof top plants across the country. The state government has taken up dedicated schemes in order to achieve renewable power goals. Highlights There are more than 50,915 rooftop solar plants set up in the state today. ..

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Top GKToday’s News Headlines-10 March 2020

March 10, 2020

Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for 10 March, 2020 INDIA Allahabad High Court orders immediate removal of the roadside posters in Lucknow with names and photos of those accused of vandalism during the anti-CAA protests J&K: 2 labourers killed ..

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United Nations Development Programme releases Gender Social Norms Index

March 9, 2020

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) recently released the Gender Social Norms Index. It measures the social beliefs that obstruct Gender Equality. Key Findings of the Report The report consists of data collected from more than 75 countries covering 80% ..

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HAL to set up logistics bases in Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Sri Lanka

March 9, 2020

The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is to set up logistics bases in Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Sri Lanka. This is to entice them towards buying India’s military helicopters and Light Combat Aircraft Tejas. Highlights The HAL is working towards increasing ..

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Sanitary Napkin Disposal Bags to be made mandatory from 2021

March 9, 2020

On March 8, 2020, the Union Environment Minister Prakash Javedekar announced that sanitary napkin disposal bags are to be made mandatory. Highlights The sanitary napkin manufacturers have to supply a biodegradable bag along with every napkin from January 2021. There ..

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Facts Box: Delimitation Commission set up for Arunachal, Manipur, Assam, J&K, Manipur

March 9, 2020

A Delimitation Commission was formed under former Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai. Highlights The Delimitation for the state of Jammu and Kashmir is to be carried out according to Jammu and Kashmir reorganization act. The previous delimitation for the ..

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Australia wins India by 85 runs at Women’s Twenty20 World Cup

March 9, 2020

On the eve of Women’s Day, the final match of T20 (Twenty 20) was held at Melbourne, Australia. India lost the T20 world cup to Australia. Twenty20 The T20 was first introduced in 2003 in England. A T20 match is ..

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