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Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan launched in 272 districts
On September 20, 2020, the minister of state for Social justice and Empowerment Shri Ratan Lal Kataria said in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha that the Ministry has launched Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan in more than ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
POSHAN ABHIYAN: MoU signed between AYUSH Ministry and WCD Ministry to control Malnutrition
On September 20, 2020, the Ministry of Ayush and Ministry of Women and Child Development signed a Memorandum of Understanding to control malnutrition in the country. The agreement was signed as a part of Poshan Abhiyaan. Highlights According to the ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
September 19: International Coastal Clean-Up Day
Every year, the International Coastal Clean-Up Day is celebrated on the third Saturday of the month of September. This year, the day is celebrated on September 19 under the theme Theme: Achieving a Trash free coastline Highlights The International Coastal ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Top Current Affairs – September 19, 2020 (Evening Digest)
GKToday presents daily digest of Top Current Affairs covering major news updates of the day. Here are the evening updates for Current Affairs of 19 September 2020: Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Bill, 2020 passed in Rajya Sabha The amendment Bill makes ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Insolvency and Bankruptcy (Second Amendment) passed in Rajya Sabha
On September 19, 2020, the Rajya Sabha passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy code (second Amendment) Bill 2020. According to the new amendment, fresh insolvency proceedings will not be started for the next six months considering Covid-19 pandemic. Why the suspension? ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
India to conduct VAIBHAV Summit
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to inaugurate VAIBHAV Summit on October 2, 2020. VAIBHAV is Vaishwik Bharatiya Vaigyanik Summit. Highlights The summit is an initiative by Science and technology experts spread all over the world and working in academic ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
What Immunization Programme Mechanism will GoI use to distribute COVID-19 vaccines?
The Government of India is to use the Universal Immunization Programme mechanism to distribute covid-19 vaccines in the country. This was announced by the Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan during his address in the Lok Sabha. Universal Immunization Programme Under ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Public Procurement Order, 2017 amended
The Government of India has recently amended the public procurement order 2017. The amendment has been made to curtail Chinese investment. According to the amendment the entities of countries that do not allow Indian companies to participate in their government ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
India allows export of onions to Bangladesh
On September 18, 2020, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade lifted the ban on export of onions to other countries including Bangladesh. The decision was made after a long meeting with the Ministry of External Affairs and Commerce. Highlights The lift ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Jammu and Kashmir launch National Generic Document Registration System
On September 18 2020 Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha launched the National Generic Document Registration System for the union territory. The territory is now marking a major shift from its previous manual registration system to the online ..