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October 13: International Day for Disaster Reduction
Every year, the United Nations marks the International Day for Disaster Reduction on October 13. The day is celebrated to spread how people and communities all over the world are reducing their exposure to disasters. The day is also called ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Rashtriya Kamadhenu Aayog begins “Kamadhenu Deepawali Abhiyan”
On October 12, 2020, the Rashtriya Kamadhenu Aayog (RKA) began the nation wide campaign called “Kamadhenu Deepawali Abhiyan”. Key Highlights The campaign aims to promote extensive use of cow dung during the Diwali season. The RKA will promote cow dung ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
National Supercomputing Mission: MoUs signed to make India self-Reliant
On October 12, 2020, the National Supercomputing Mission and C-DAC hosted institutes to sign Memorandum of Understanding to make India self-reliant in manufacturing critical components of supercomputers. Highlights C-DAC is currently in the process of accelerating research and innovation in ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Nobel Prize for Economics, 2020
The Nobel Prize for Economics, 2020 was awarded to Paul R Milogrom and Robert B Wilson. They were awarded for improvements to Auction Theory and also for inventing new auction formats. The prize is also called Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Zoological Survey of India: Climate Change has driven butterflies and moths to higher Himalayas
The Study conducted by the Zoological Survey of India says that climate Change has driven Lepidoptera species to higher habitats of Himalayas. Himalayas is home to 35% of Lepidoptera species that are found in India. Lepidoptera species include butterflies, skippers ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
DRDO test fire of Nirbhay Cruise Missile fails
On October 12, 2020, the Defence Research Development Organization test fired the Nirbhay Cruise Missile. The missile that had the capability to hit targets at 1000 metre distance failed due to technical snag. The missile developed engine problems within 8 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Finance Minister announces Festival Advance scheme, LTC Cash Voucher Scheme
On October 12, 2020, the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman Announced the Special Festival Advance Scheme and LTC Cash Voucher Scheme. The schemes were launched to boost the demand in the country. In all, the GoI has allocated Rs 73,000 crores ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates 44 bridges
On October 12, 2020, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated 44 bridges that were built by the Border Road Organization. The minister also laid a foundation stone of Nechiphu tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh. Highlights The 44 bridges inaugurated are located in ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Eight Indian Beaches get Blue Flag International Eco-Label
On September 19, 2020, the Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar announced that 8 Indian beaches have been recommended for the Blue Flag International Eco label. The announcement was made on the eve of International coastal clean-up day. All the eight ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
India to roll out FELUDA Paper strip tests for COVID-19
On October 11, 2020, the Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan announced that India is to roll out Feluda Paper Strip test in next few weeks. Highlights The minister made the announcement during the fifth edition of “Sunday Samvaad”. Sunday ..