Page-23 of Current Affairs - October, 2020
Tree Transplantation Policy of Delhi Government: Key Facts
On October 9, 2020, the Cabinet under Delhi Chief Minister Shri Arvind Kejriwal approved “Tree Transplantation Policy”. The policy makes it mandatory to transplant 80 percentage of the trees that are being felled for a development project. Also, an additional ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
COVAXIN to use Alhydroxiquim-II to boost Immune Response
The first COVID-19 vaccine, COVAXIN is currently in phase II trials in the country. The vaccine is to use Alhydroxiquim-II to boost the immune system. Highlights COVAXIN has sought the approval of Drugs Controller General of India to begin phase ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
India donates N95 masks to US
The Government of India has donated 1.8 million N95 masks to the state of Philadelphia in United States. The masks were donated based on the request made by the mayor of Philadelphia on October 5 2020. The masks are to ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Indigenously developed RUSTOM II Drone Test Fire Successful
On October 9, 2020, the Defence Research Development Organisation tested Rustom 2 drone successfully. The Drone is capable of carrying payloads depending on the mission objectives. This includes aperture radar, situational awareness systems and electronic intelligent systems. Highlights The Rustom ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
October 10: World Mental Health Day
Every year, the World Mental Health Day is celebrated on October 10. The day was first initiated by World Federation for Mental Health. The day is marked by several International organisations spread all over the world. In some countries like ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
October 10: World Migratory Bird Day
The World Migratory Bird Day is celebrated twice a year, that is, on second Saturdays of May and October. Earlier in May, the day was celebrated on May 9, 2020. Both the days are celebrated under the same theme. This ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Goa: First to become Har Ghar Jal State; to provide 100% Tap Water Connections
On October 9, 2020, the Ministry of Jal Shakti announced that Goa has become the first state in India to provide 100% tap water connections in rural areas. Around 2.3 lakh households were covered in the state. Highlights On its ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
India receives second set of Swiss Bank Account Details
On October 9, 2020, India received second set of Swiss bank details under the “Automatic Exchange Pact” signed with Switzerland. The pact was a key milestone of GoI in its fight back against black money. Highlights India is one among ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
10 October 2020: Today’s News Headlines
Here are top News Headlines of 10th October 2020 India Country’s first indigenous anti-radiation missile ‘Rudram’ successfully tested from Sukhoi-30 fighter aircraft IFS (Indian Foreign Service) Day celebrated on October 9 Rbi’s monetary policy RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Sagar Kavach Coastal Security Exercise and Matla Abhiyan Exercise held: Key Facts
The Indian Navy conducted a two-day coastal security exercise called “Sagar Kavach”. The exercise was conducted by Indian Navy along with Indian Coastal Guard. It is a half-yearly exercise to check coastal security mechanism and validate Standard Operating Procedure. Highlights ..