Page-28 of Current Affairs - October, 2020
Rafael Nadal wins French Open, 2020
On October 11, 2020, Rafarl Nadal won the French Open, 2020 beating Novak Djokovic. This is Nadal’s 20th Grand Slam and 13th French Open title. Highlights Under female category of French Open, 2020, Iga Swiatek won the title. She was ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Bangalore Rose Onions: Key Facts, GI Tag, Exports, Production, characteristics
The Government of India recently allowed export of Bangalore Rose onions. Earlier the union government had banned the export of all varieties of onions. Bangalore rose onions were given with Geographical Indication tag in 2015. Unique characteristics of Bangalore Rose ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
11 October 2020: Today’s News Headlines
Here are top News Headlines of 11th October 2020 India Interview for govt. jobs abolished in 23 States and 8 UTs: MoS for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Dr Jitendra Singh Parliamentary panel to look into the issue of TRP ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
October 11: International Day of the Girl Child
Every year, International Day of the Girl Child is celebrated by UNICEF. It is celebrated on October 11. This year, the day is celebrated under the following theme Theme: My voice, our equal future Highlights The International Day of Girl ..
Month: 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 ..