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Tamil Nadu: 100% Motor Vehicle Tax Exemption to EVs
The State Government of Tamil Nadu recently notified that it will grant 100% motor vehicle tax exemption for Electric Vehicles. Earlier, the State Government had issued orders for 50% concessional rate to EV taxes. It has now been made to ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Fortification of Rice Scheme to be implemented in 15 states
As of November 3, 2020, around 15 State Governments have identified districts to implement the Fortification of Rice Scheme. The State Governments have identified the districts where the scheme is to be implemented and have notified the same to the ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Indian Coast Guard Ship C-452 to be commissioned in Indian Navy
On November 3, 2020, the ICGS C-452, designed and built by L&T is to be commissioned in the Indian Navy. The ship was indigenously built in India under the Make in India initiative. Highlights Earlier, Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Duarte Pacheco elected as new President of Inter Parliamentary Union
On November 2, 2020, Duarte Pacheco was elected as the new President of Inter Parliamentary Union. He will serve as the president of the union between 2020 and 2023. India was represented by the Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
IREDA and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy sign Memorandum of Understanding
On November 2, 2020, the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy signed a Memorandum of Understanding to set key targets for the year 2020-21. Key Highlights According to the agreement, the Government ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Indo-Israeli Centre of Excellence for Vegetables Protected Cultivation
On November 2, 2020, the Chief Minister of Assam, Sabananda Sonowal laid the foundation stone of Indo-Israeli Centre of Excellence for vegetables Protected Cultivation in Khetri in the outskirts of Guwahati, Assam. Key Highlights The centre will provide exposure to ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Ganga Utsav, 2020 begins
On November 2, 2020, the Ganga Utsav was begun virtually. The festival is to continue till November 4, 2020. The Ganga Task Force as a part of celebration conducted afforestation drives with NCC cadets. Key Highlights The Ganga Utsav is ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
GoI releases first instalment of Rs 2,200 crores to 15 states to improve Air Quality measures
On November 2, 2020, the Government of India released Rs 2,200 crores to 15 states to improve Air Quality Measures. The air quality improvement measures are to be executed in more than million plus cities. Highlights The amount was released ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Mission Sagar-II: INS AIRAVAT enters Port Sudan
On October 2, 2020, the Indian Naval Ship Airavat entered Port Sudan as part of Mission Sagar Phase II. Under Mission Sagar, India is currently providing assistance to its friendly foreign countries to help them overcome COVID-19 pandemic and natural ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
“IITM COVID Game” developed by IIT Madras to create awareness
The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras has developed “IITM COVID Game” to create awareness about the COVID-19 virus. The game mainly focuses on children. Highlights The Game is a browser-based software and can be played on any device. It is ..