Page-27 of Current Affairs - September, 2020

UNEP launches “Green Nudges” programme for universities

September 5, 2020

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) launched a new publication, “The Little Book of Green Nudges”. It aims to inspire up to 200 million students around the globe to adopt environmentally friendly habits and greener lifestyles. Key Facts It is UNEP’s first ..

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Assam re-launches SVAYEM Self-employment scheme worth Rs 1,000 crore

September 5, 2020

The Assam government on Friday re-launched an old scheme, SVAYEM Scheme. It aims of providing self-employment to around 2 lakh youths of the state. About the Scheme It is called as Swami Vivekananda Assam Youth Empowerment (SVAYEM) yojana The scheme ..

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The State of Young Child in India Report

September 5, 2020

The Vice President, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu called for a well-strategized collective action on multiple fronts to ensure well-being of young children for India to take full advantage of demographic dividend. While releasing ‘The State of Young Child in India’ ..

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Mental Health Rehabilitation Helpline ‘KIRAN’

September 5, 2020

Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Thaawarchand Gehlot will launch the 24×7 Toll-Free Mental Health Rehabilitation Helpline “KIRAN” on September 7, 2020. Key Facts The helpline number is 1800-500-0019. Helpline has been developed by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with ..

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Asteroid 465824

September 5, 2020

NASA has been tracking asteroid 465824 2010 FR, which is twice as big as the Pyramid of Giza and is expected to cross the Earth’s orbit on September 6. It is classified as a Near-Earth Object (NEO) and a potentially hazardous ..

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Current Affairs – September 5, 2020 [Morning Headlines]

September 5, 2020

Here are the Current Affairs Morning Headlines of September 5, 2020 by GKToday: Finance ministry report expects a sharp V-shaped recovery In a fresh assessment after the quarterly GDP recorded a 23.9% contraction, the Monthly Economic Report of Department of ..

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Current Affairs – September 5, 2020 [Top Headlines]

September 5, 2020

Here are top Current Affairs of September 5, 2020 INDIA ASI declares site and remains at Sadikpur Sinauli in UP’s Baghpat district to be of national importance; evidence of the existence of a warrior class around 2,000 BCE was discovered ..

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Current Affairs – September 4, 2020 [Evening Headlines]

September 4, 2020

Here are the Current Affairs Evening Headlines of September 4, 2020 by GKToday: National Institute of Tribal Research to be set in New Delhi Tribal Affairs Ministry and the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) inked deal to establish the ..

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Government asks Major Ports to use locally built Tug Boats

September 4, 2020

The government has asked all major ports to procure or charter tug boats that are made in India to revive the Indian shipbuilding industry. Key facts The proposal has been initiated by The Ministry of Shipping Shipping Minister Mansukh Mandaviya ..

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CII to create a ‘National strategy for future business’ along with DPIIT

September 4, 2020

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) will create a ‘national strategy for future businesses’ together with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).  Future Business Group (FBG) which is an initiative by the CII will provide support to new ..

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