Page-23 of 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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
CCEA grants Rs 8,000 crore rupees for continuation and revamping of Infrastructure Viability Gap Funding
On November 12, 2020, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs had approved the Continuation and Revamping of the Scheme for Financial Support to Public Private Partnership in Infrastructure Viability Gap Funding Scheme till 2024-25. Key highlights The main objective of ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
November 12: World Pneumonia Day
Every year, World Pneumonia Day is celebrated on November 12 by World Health Organization, UNICEF and several other international organizations. Key Highlights The first World Pneumonia Day was marked in 2019 by Global Coalition against Child Pneumonia. GAPP The Global ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Manipur: Orders issued to protect Amur Falcons
Amur Falcons are long distance migratory birds. They arrive in Manipur and Nagaland for roosting. They are Siberian birds that reach the North East for about two months at the onset of winter. After winter, they leave for South Africa. ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Report on Decline of US Coral Reefs
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration along with the University of Maryland released a report on health of coral reefs in US Virgin Islands and in Hawaii and Guam in the Pacific. Key Findings The study has found that only ..