Page-18 of Current Affairs - November, 2020
November 12: Public Service Broadcasting Day
Public Service Broadcasting Day is celebrated every year on November 12 as the remembrance of the first and only visit of Mahatma Gandhi to the studio of All India Radio, Delhi in 1947. During his visit to the All-India Radio ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
India attended BRICS Health Ministers Conference
India attended the 10th BRICS Health Ministers Conference virtually. Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Harsh Vardhan attended the meeting from the Indian side. While addressing the meeting, the minister highlighted the response strategy of India for COVID-19. He also ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
World’s Longest Serving Bahrain PM Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa passed away
World’s longest serving Prime Minister Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, Bahrain PM, died on November 11. He was 84. He died at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in the United States. He became the Prime Minister of Bahrain on 19 January ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Atma Nirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana launched to boost employment
On November 12, 2020, Finance Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman announced the fourth economic stimulus package. During the announcement, the Finance Minister introduced the “Atma Nirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana”. Atma Nirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana The beneficiaries of the scheme include employees ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Finance Minister announces Economic Stimulus Package 4.0
On November 12, 2020, the Finance Minister Smt Nirmala Sitaraman announced the Economic Stimulus Package 4.0. Key Highlights Production Linked Incentive Scheme for 10 sectors. Rs 1.46 trillion to be provided. Rs 6,940 crore scheme to promote manufacture of API ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Indian Navy launches fifth Scorpene Submarine “Vagir”
On November 12, 2020, the Indian Navy launched the fifth Scorpene submarine “Vagir” at Mazagon Dock of south Mumbai. The submarine is capable of taking missions such as anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, mine laying, intelligence gathering and area surveillance. Key ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Inter-Ministerial Committee set up to strengthen Capital Goods Sector
On November 11, 2020, the Government of India set up an inter-ministerial committee to strengthen capital goods sectors. This will help India achieve its goal of becoming a 5 trillion USD economy. Highlights The Government of India has set up ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
12th November: Today’s News Headlines
Here are Today’s News Headlines for November 12, 2020 India Bihar Assembly election: NDA to form the Government The Election Commission of India has declared results for the Bihar Election Assembly Election. BJP won 74 seats, RJD-75, JD-43, Congress- 19, ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
What is ‘Sarna Code’ Resolution passed in Jharkhand Assembly? How is it related to Census 2021?
On November 11, 2020, the Jharkhand General Assembly passed a resolution demanding a separate ‘Sarna Code’ for Tribals. The proposal was tabled by Chief Minister Hemant Soren. The resolution was passed unanimously with voice vote. The Resolution seeks a separate ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Operation Greens Scheme: 50% Air Subsidy to North Eastern and Himalayan States
On November 11, 2020, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries announced that a 50% transport subsidy is being provided to 41 notified fruits and vegetables from the Himalayan and the North Eastern states. Key Highlights Earlier, these notified fruits and ..