Page-30 of Current Affairs - October, 2020
DRDO test fires Torpedo SMART
On October 5, 2020, the Defence Research Development Organization successfully test fired SMART Torpedo. SMART is Supersonic Missile Assisted Release of Torpedo. Highlights The Torpedo was test fired from Wheeler Islands in the coast of Odisha. The launch is important ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
ECI makes provisions for Postal Ballot for Elderly People and disabled
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has come out with new instructions for people with disabilities. The form required for postal ballot is to be delivered at the residence of all those who are above 80 years of age. Highlights ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine, 2020
The Nobel Prize for Medicine or Physiology has been jointly awarded to Harvey J Alter, Charles M Rice and Michael Houhgton. The scientists have been awarded for the discovery of Hepatitis C Virus. The Nobel Prize for Medicine or Physiology ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
5 October 2020: Today’s News Headlines
[no_toc]Here are top News Headlines of 5th October 2020 INDIA Election Commission makes procedure to opt for postal ballot by elderly (80+), people with disabilities friendlier Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) and NITI Aayog organizing summit on Artificial ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
PV Edge 2020 organised by NITI Aayog
On October 6, 2020, NITI Aayog, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and Invest India will organise a Global symposium called the “India PV Edge 2020”. Highlights The summit aims to unveil and promote cutting edge technologies in solar manufacturing ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Indian Army builds memorial for personnel killed in Galwan Clash
The Indian Army has set up a memorial to honour twenty soldiers who lost their lives in Galwan Clash. The Galwan Clash was fought between Indian and Chinese Army in June 2020. Highlights The Indian and Chinese Army are engaged ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
India to acquire Sprut Light Tanks from Russia
India is currently in advanced talks with Russia to acquire light weight tanks. These are newly developed tanks in Russia. They are being acquired to be used in high altitude areas of Line of Actual Control. Highlights The need to ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
RAISE 2020, Artificial Intelligence Summit: Key Facts
On October 5, 2020, PM Modi is to inaugurate the Global Virtual Summit on Artificial Intelligence. The summit is organised by Government of India in partnership with academia and industry. The summit aims to transform education, health and agricultural areas. ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
October 5: World Habitat Day
Every year, the World Habitat Day is celebrated on October 5. The day is celebrated to remind the people that they have all power and responsibility to shape the future of towns and cities. The first Monday of every year ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
India-France to launch Constellation of Maritime Surveillance Satellites
India and France are to launch a constellation of maritime surveillance satellites to monitor illegal spillage of oil in the Indian Ocean Region. Highlights In August 2020, the ISRO and the French Space Agency CNES agreed to develop and build ..