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World Space Week, 2020: Key Facts
The World Space Week is celebrated between October 4, 2020 and October 10, 2020. The week is being celebrated under United Nations resolution that was passed in 1999. Highlights The week celebrates contributions of space science and technology. This year ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
42nd GST Council Meet held
On October 5, 2020, Finance Minister Smt Nirmala Sitaraman chaired the 42nd GST Council Meet. Key Highlights The GST Council could not finalize borrowing plans of states to meet the compensation short fall after eight hours of meet. 18% of ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
PM Svanidhi Scheme: MoHUA unites with Swiggy taking Street Food Vendors online
On October 5, 2020, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs signed Memorandum of Understanding with Swiggy to take street food vendors online. This was achieved under PM Svanidhi Scheme. Highlights The programme was launched in five cities such as Chennai, ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
DRDO test fires Torpedo SMART
On October 5, 2020, the Defence Research Development Organization successfully test fired SMART Torpedo. SMART is Supersonic Missile Assisted Release of Torpedo. Highlights The Torpedo was test fired from Wheeler Islands in the coast of Odisha. The launch is important ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
ECI makes provisions for Postal Ballot for Elderly People and disabled
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has come out with new instructions for people with disabilities. The form required for postal ballot is to be delivered at the residence of all those who are above 80 years of age. Highlights ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine, 2020
The Nobel Prize for Medicine or Physiology has been jointly awarded to Harvey J Alter, Charles M Rice and Michael Houhgton. The scientists have been awarded for the discovery of Hepatitis C Virus. The Nobel Prize for Medicine or Physiology ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
PV Edge 2020 organised by NITI Aayog
On October 6, 2020, NITI Aayog, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and Invest India will organise a Global symposium called the “India PV Edge 2020”. Highlights The summit aims to unveil and promote cutting edge technologies in solar manufacturing ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Indian Army builds memorial for personnel killed in Galwan Clash
The Indian Army has set up a memorial to honour twenty soldiers who lost their lives in Galwan Clash. The Galwan Clash was fought between Indian and Chinese Army in June 2020. Highlights The Indian and Chinese Army are engaged ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
India to acquire Sprut Light Tanks from Russia
India is currently in advanced talks with Russia to acquire light weight tanks. These are newly developed tanks in Russia. They are being acquired to be used in high altitude areas of Line of Actual Control. Highlights The need to ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
RAISE 2020, Artificial Intelligence Summit: Key Facts
On October 5, 2020, PM Modi is to inaugurate the Global Virtual Summit on Artificial Intelligence. The summit is organised by Government of India in partnership with academia and industry. The summit aims to transform education, health and agricultural areas. ..