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October 24: World Polio Day
Every year, World Polio Day is celebrated on October 24. The day is celebrated to highlight the global efforts towards polio-free world. Also, the day encourages the use of polio vaccines. Highlights According to WHO, the polio cases have decreased ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
25 October 2020: Today’s News Headlines
Here are top News Headlines of 25th October 2020 Gujarat projects PM virtually launches three projects in Gujarat ‘Kisan Suryodaya Yojana’ launched for farmers of Gir-Somnath, Patan and Dahod districts, which will provide day time power supply to farmers for ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
What is Life in Miniature Project?
Life in Miniature Project is a combination between the Ministry of Culture, National Museum, New Delhi, and Google Arts & Culture. Who launched the project? Life in Miniature project was launched by the Union Ministry of Culture in late October ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Study on Himalayan Brown Bear: Habitats declining
The recent study by the Zoological Survey of India on Himalayan Brown Bear says that its suitable habitat in the biological corridors are declining. The Himalayan Brown Bear is one of the largest carnivore in the highlands of Himalayas. About ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
What is Tarang Suposhit Maharashtracha?
Yashomati Thakur, the Maharashtra’s Women and Child welfare minister inaugurated the platform named ‘ TARANG SUPOSHIT MAHARASHTRACHA. ’ It is built on an interactive voice response system. This initiative is anticipated to create more recognition about the nutritional demands of ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Defence Canteens ban import of finished goods
The Government controlled Canteen Stores Department that operates canteens of defence forces are to ban the imported items. This is applicable to all the Fast Moving Consumer Goods and Liquor, consumer durables and footwear. Highlights Out of 5,500 items sold ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
20th Amendment of Sri Lankan Constitution: Key Facts
The Sri Lankan Parliament recently passed the 20th Amendment of Sri Lankan constitution. Highlights The 20th amendment of the Sri Lankan Constitution has expanded the powers of the President and also have increased the immunity of the President. Under the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Kati Bihu festival celebrated in Assam: Key Facts
Kati Bihu is celebrated in Assam and is one of the three Bihu festivals. The Kati Bihu is also called as Kangali Bihu, the festival of the poor (the word “Kongal” means “poor”). It is celebrated in mid-October when the ..