Page-2 of Current Affairs - September, 2020
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to visit Japan, Hold QUAD meeting
The External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is to visit Japan on October 6, and October 7, 2020. During the visit, the minister will hold talks with his Japanese counterpart and also will attend a ministerial meeting of Quadrilateral Coalition. Highlights ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
India’s ASTROSAT completes five successful years of mapping stars
The ASTROSAT was the first multi-wavelength satellite launched by Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). It was launched on September 28, 2015. It has now completed five years of successful imaging of celestial objects. Highlights The ASTROSAT explored stars, star clusters ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
COVID-19 Vaccine: Serum Institute of India to produce additional 100 million doses for India
The Serum Institute of India recently announced that it will produce additional 100 million COVID-19 vaccines for low- and middle- income countries by 2021. Highlights Earlier, the institute had committed to deliver 100 million vaccines. Now a total of 200 ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
September 29: International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction
Every year the International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction is observed on 29th September 2020. This is the first ever observance of the day by the Food Agriculture Organization, United Nations. It was designated by the ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Defence Acquisition Council approves Rs 2,900 crores
On September 28, 2020, the Defence Acquisition Council approved Rs 2,900 crores for the acquisition of Indian Defence Equipment. Highlights The procurement includes 72,000 assault rifles from the United States. It also includes procurement of domestic and foreign vendors. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
29 September 2020: Today’s News Headlines
[no_toc]Here are top News Headlines of 29th September 2020 INDIA ITBP DG S. S. Deswal given additional charge of National Security Guard (NSG); incumbent A. K. Singh retiring on Sept 30 Maharashtra bans sale of unpackaged “loose” cigarettes and beedis ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
September 29: World Heart Day
Every year, the World Heart Day is observed on September 29. The day is observed to create awareness about cardio vascular diseases. It was initiated by World Heart Foundation. Highlights The day is important as cardio vascular diseases are the ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
India brings Indo-Pacific and ASEAN Policies under one Unit
The Ministry of External Affairs is to create a new Oceania Territorial Division with Australia at the centre. It will integrate ASEAN divisions and the Indo-Pacific within it. This will now align policies in the region stretching western Pacific to ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership: Key Facts
On September 28, 2020, the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Danish Counterpart Mette Frederkisen held a virtual bilateral summit. During the summit, the leaders established Green Strategic Partnership to fight against Climate Change. Green Strategic Partnership The Partnership ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Namami Gange: Six Mega Projects, “Ganga Avalokan” to be inaugurated
On 29 September, 2020, PM Modi is to inaugurate six mega projects under Namami Gange Mission through video conference. About the Projects The projects to be inaugurated are as follows Construction of 68 MLD STP Upgradation of 27 MLD at ..