Page-18 of Current Affairs - October, 2020
State of Climate Services Report of WMO: Key Facts
The World Meteorological Organization of United Nations recently released the “State of Climate Report”. Key Findings of the Report One on three individuals are not covered by disaster warning systems Frequency, severity and intensity of extreme climate events and weather ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana: Second Phase launched
On October 14, 2020, the Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan launched second phase of Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana. The scheme was launched for the Thalassemia patients. About Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana The scheme aims to provide one-time cure for ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
EVIN: India’s Plan to store COVID-19 Vaccines
The Government of India has started to identify private facilities and government facilities to create a hub to store COVID-19 vaccines. India is under the plan of rolling out multiple vaccines for COVID-19. The Government of India is to use ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
EpicVacCorona: Second COVID-19 Vaccine approved by Russia
The Russian Authorities have approved a new COVID-19 vaccine called “EpicVacCorona”. It is a two shot vaccine. Key Highlights EpiVacCorona is a peptide-based vaccine. Sputnik V was the first vaccine developed by Russia. Russia is to conduct the vaccine trial ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
14 October 2020: Today’s News Headlines
Here are top News Headlines of 14th October 2020 India Cabinet approves STARS (Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States) project for school education in six states; partially funded by World Bank Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari flags off Special Kisan Rail ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Graded Response Action Plan comes into force in Delhi
The Anti-Pollution measure Graded Response Action Plan is to come into force in Delhi. The Delhi Pollution Control Committee has banned the operation of electricity generator sets. The Environment Pollution Authority had earlier directed Punjab, Delhi, Rajasthan and Haryana Governments ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
October 15: World Students Day
Every year Dr APJ Abdul Kalam birth anniversary is celebrated as World Students Day. This year, the day is celebrated under the theme Theme: Learning for people, prosperity and peace. Highlights Mr Kalam is popularly known as the “Missile Man ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
World Economic Outlook: Key Facts
The International Monetary Fund has recently launched the World Economic Outlook 2020. The report has been titled “A Long and Difficult Ascent”. It is launched twice a year. Once in June and then in October. The one recently launched is ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Operation Green: 50% Freight Subsidy for agricultural perishables
The Ministry of Food Processing and the ministry of Railways have jointly provided subsidised rate of 50% for freight transportation of perishable agriculture produce such as vegetables and fruits. The step is being implemented to boost Operation Green. Operation Green ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
What is Opposition Effect that will make Mars look bigger and brighter?
In October 2020, Mars is to look bigger and brighter due to ‘Opposition Effect’. What is Opposition Effect? It is the circumstance where two celestial bodies will appear in opposite directions in the sky. For instance, a full moon is ..