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Kisan Suryoday Yojana: Key Facts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to launch Kisan Suryoday Yojana in Gujarat. The scheme aims to provide day time power supply for irrigation. Highlights Under the scheme, the farmers are to be availed with power supply between 5 AM and ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
PM Modi to launch three projects in Gujarat
On October 24, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate three projects in Gujarat. The projects are to be virtually inaugurated by the PM from New Delhi. Highlights The three projects that are to be inaugurated by the Prime Minister ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Sudan joins UAE, Bahrain in recognizing Israel
On October 23, 2020, Sudan became the third country to join UAE and Bahrain in recognizing Israel. The United States recently brokered pacts between Israel and UAE and Bahrain. Under the agreement, UAE and Bahrain agreed to recognise Israel as ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
India-Israel Water Attache: Key Facts
Israel is to establish a “Water Attache” in India. It is to operate from January 2021 under the Israel Embassy in India. The Water Attache division will share Israel’s best practices, technologies and water management in agriculture sectors. Also, Israel ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
October 24: United Nations Day
Every year, the United Nations Day is celebrated on October 24. This year, 2020, marks 75 years of successful functioning of the United Nations. Key Highlights The UN Day marks the anniversary of UN Charter coming in to force. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
FATF: Pakistan to remain on “Grey List”
On October 24, 2020, the Financial Action Task Force voted for Pakistan to remain under “grey list” of the organisation. The decision was taken as Pakistan failed to comply with all the 27 parameters set by the FATF. It has ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
GST Compensation: Rs 6,000 crores tranfered to 16 states
On October 23, 2020, the Government of India transferred Rs 6000 crores to 16 states and two union territories as the first tranche. The interest rate has been fixed at 5.19 %. Key highlights Over 21 states had opted for ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
October 23: International Snow Leopard Day
Every year, the International Snow Leopard Day is celebrated on October 23. It is also called the World Snow Leopard Day. Snow Leopard is called Man’s Best Friend. The first International Snow Leopard Day was celebrated in 2014. Highlights The ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
NITI Aayog’s Rajiv Kumar Panel to reform Urban Planning Education System
The NITI Aayog recently constituted a 14-member panel to reform the urban planning education system. The panel is to be headed by Rajiv Kumar, Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog. The other members of the panel are Amitabh Kant, CEO of ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
IMD commissions Flash Flood Guidance Services in South Asia
On October 23, 2020, India Meteorological Department commissioned the Flash Flood Guidance Services in South Asia. The service is first of its kind for the South Asian region. Highlights The Flood Guidance Service will include warning about threats six hours ..