Page-39 of Current Affairs - March, 2020
National Chambal Sanctuary declared as Eco-Sensitive Zone
On March 2, 2020, the Government of India declared National Chambal Sanctuary as Eco-Sensitive Zone. The Sanctuary is home to Gangetic Dolphins and critically endangered Gharials. Highlights The Sanctuary is home to naturally living Gharials. 75% of Gharials live in ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Top GKToday’s News Headlines-3 March 2020
Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for 3 March, 2020 INDIA Centre declares National Chambal Sanctuary in MP as eco-sensitive zone (ESZ); known for Gangetic dolphins and gharial City Chowk, Circular Chowk in Jammu named as Bharat Mata Chowk, Atal ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
March 3: World Wildlife Day
The 2020 year was earlier announced as “BioDiversity Super Year”. Therefore, several events are being conducted based on biodiversity. It includes World Wildlife Day as well. This year the World Wildlife Day is being celebrated under the theme Theme: Sustaining ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Farmer Welfare: Krishi Vigyan Mela, Krishi Vigyan Kendra Conference launched
The GoI is taking several steps to double farmers income by 2022. In order to help achieve the target, Krishi Vigyan Mela and Krishi Vigyan Kendra Conference were inaugurated by Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar. Krishi ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
India’s 40 million USD defence deal with Armenia beats Russia and Poland
On March 1, 2020, India bagged a deal to supply 4 indigenously built radars (capable of locating weapons) to Armenia. The deal was worth 40 million USD. Highlights India and Armenia signed deals on DRDO built “Swati” weapon locating radars. ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Zero Discrimination Day observed all over the world
On March 1, 2020, Zero Discrimination Day was observed globally. The day was observed to challenge discrimination and inequality faced by women and girls. It aims to protect rights of women and promote their empowerment and gender equality. This year ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
IMD: Above Normal Heat Wave during Summer in India
The Indian Meteorological Department has announced that months of March, April and May are to be warmer than normal. The heat waves are to prevail over the heat wave zones of India Heat Wave Zone The Core Heat Wave Zone ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Asian Development Bank Sanctions 4 million USD to members to contain Corona Virus
The Asian Development Bank is to provide 4 million USD to member countries in Asia and Pacific to contain COVID-19, the Corona Virus. The fund is being allocated for buying emergency supplies, assessing health systems, improve resilience and respond to ..