Page-9 of Current Affairs - October, 2020

Government E-Marketplace integrated with CPPP: Key Facts

Government eMarketplace (GeM) has been merged with the Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) for the creation of a Unified Procurement System. The integrated system will combine the whole public buying of goods and services onto one platform. What is Custom ..

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Vigilance Awareness Week, 2020: Key Facts

The Vigilance Awareness Week is to be held between October 27, 2020 and November 2, 2020. The week is celebrated to affirm the commitment towards promotion of probity and integrity in public life through citizen participation. This year, the Vigilance ..

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No Mask No Service Policy launched in Bangladesh

The Government of Bangladesh recently launched No Mask No Service Policy. Under the new policy, no services will be offered to the people who are not wearing masks. Highlights Under the new policy, no Bangladesh citizen will be allowed to ..

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PM SVANidhi Scheme: UP secures the top rank

On 26 October, 2020, the Government of India announced that Uttar Pradesh secured the top rank PM SVANidhi Scheme. The state has approved the highest number of loans so far. Highlights Uttar Pradesh government has secured the top ranking in ..

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National Coaching Camp for Table Tennis approved by Sports Authority of India: Key Facts

The SAI stands for Sports Authority of India. It has consented a national coaching camp for table tennis. It will be held from 28 October – 8 December 2020. What is the fund allocated for the camp? The National Coaching ..

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US-Taiwan 1.8 billion USD arms sale: Key Facts

The United States approved the potential sale of three weapon systems to Taiwan, as well as missiles and artillery. The three weapon systems could have a total cost of USD 1.8 billion. The United States also approved 11 truck-based rocket ..

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Ministry of Defence sets new rules for land transfer to reduce expenditure

The Ministry of Defence recently approved the land transfer rules. Under the new rules the armed forces are allowed to receive infrastructure equivalent in value to the land under their control. The land is to be used for public utilities. ..

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26 October 2020: Today’s News Headlines

Here are top News Headlines of 26th October 2020 India Mahesh Kanodia, Gujarati film musician and former BJP MP from Patan, dies in Gandhinagar at 83 Loan moratorium scheme Centre to bear additional compound interest on loans of up to ..

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