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India’s Sandalwood trees facing serious threats from Sandalwood Spike Disease
The Sandalwood Spike Disease (SSD) has infected several aromatic sandalwood trees in Kerala and Karnataka. This was founded based on the study by Institute of Wood Science and Technology. Highlights According to the study, the sandalwood trees in Marayoor forests ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
September 28: World Rabies Day
Every year, World Rabies Day is celebrated on September 28 by the Global Alliance for Rabies Control. The day is also celebrated by the World Health Organization and other international organizations. Background The day was endorsed by international organizations such ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
India pays homage to Bhagat Singh on his birth anniversary
On September 28, 2020, India paid homage to Bhagat Singh on his birth anniversary. Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. About Bhagat Singh Bhagat Singh was an Indian Socialist revolutionary who shot 21-year old British Police officer John ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
CAG Report: Gujarat Tree Cover shrank between 2006 and 2017
The Comptroller and Audit General (CAG) recently submitted its reports at both the houses of the parliaments. According to the report, forest cover in Gujarat decreased between 2006 and 2017. Highlights The report says that the tree cover in the ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
GoI to increase public health care expenditure from 1.15% to 2.5% by 2025
On September 27, 2020, the Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan announced that Government of India is to increase the health care expenditure in the country by 2.5% of GDP by 2025. Currently, the government is spending 1.15% of GDP ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
September 27: World Tourism Day
Every year, the World Tourism Day is celebrated on September 27. This year, the UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization) has designated 2020 year as the “Year of Tourism and Rural Development”. The day is celebrated to increase awareness on ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
September 28: International Day for Universal Access to Information
Every year, the United Nations celebrates International Day for Universal Access to Information on September 28. This year the day focuses on the right to information in the times of crisis. Highlights The day is celebrated to highlight the advantages ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
NPPA caps prices of oxygen cylinders
On September 26, 2020, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority capped the prices of oxygen cylinders and medical oxygen cylinders. Background The demand of medical oxygen in India has increased by four times due to COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, demand for medical ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
India-Denmark sign Memorandum of Understanding on Intellectual Property Cooperation
On September 26, 2020, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs signed Memorandum of Understanding on Intellectual Property Cooperation. Highlights The countries signed the agreement on the following To ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
India-Israel to develop hi-tech weapon systems: A new Sub-group set up
On September 24, 2020, a new sub group was set up under Ministry of Defence to promote a greater number of India-Israel defence projects. Under the group, India and Israel have planned to develop high-tech weapons and export to other ..