Page-8 of Current Affairs - October, 2020
GoI to create a permanent body to control air pollution in Delhi
On October 26, 2020, the Government of India informed the supreme court that it will soon legislate a permanent body to handle the air pollution problems in Delhi. The body is mainly focus on pollution caused due to stubble burning. ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
NASA takes Chandrayaan’s Water Discovery to a step higher
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA has found the presence of water on the sun lit surface of the Moon. The presence of water was found by the spacecraft SOFIA. Earlier, ISRO Chandrayaan 1 confirmed the presence of water ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
TRIFED India: 100 New Forest Organic products included
On October 26, 2020, the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) launched 100 new forest fresh organic products. These products are to be available to 125 tribes in India. Highlights These products include Gold and Green Apples from ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Central Vigilance Commission adopted Integrity Pact: Key Facts
The Central Vigilance Commission has modified the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on adoption of “Integrity Pact” in government firm for purchase related activities. What is the amended SOP? As per the amended SOP: For appointed as Integrity External Monitors (IEMs), ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Indian-origin Wavel Ramkalawan becomes the President of Seychelles
On October 25, 2020, India born Wavel Ramkalawan was elected as the President of Seychelles. This is the first time, the opposition candidate has won elections in Seychelles since 1977. Background Seychelles is an archipelago in the Indian Ocean. It ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Suture Zone in the Himalayas has become Tectonically Active
The study conducted by scientists from Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology says that the suture zone of the Himalayas has become tectonically active. Key Findings The scientists have observed that the thrust is broken, sedimentary beds are tilted. Bedrocks are ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Indo-Tibetan Border Forces to set up 47 new outposts: Key Facts
As the tension arises across China along the Line of Actual Control, the GoI has commanded setting up of 47 Border Outposts (BoPs). The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) will launch and man these Border Outposts. What is the budget allocated? ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
UN Treaty of banning Nuclear Weapons enters into force
The United Nations recently announced that around 50 countries have ratified the UN Treaty to ban Nuclear Weapons. This has triggered the treaty into force. The treaty was opposed by the United States and other nuclear powers Opposition to the ..