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National Education Policy 2020: Karnataka set to be the first state to implement
Karnataka is going to be the first state in India to implement the new National Education Policy 2020. Necessary administrative reforms and amendments are reportedly being implemented by the state government to welcome the newly launched National Education Policy. Key ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Kallis, Sthalekar, Abbas inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame list
The International Cricket Council (ICC) honored three retired legends of the game of 22 yards with the inclusion in the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. The three great players are South African all-rounder and former coach of IPL team KKR, ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
VA Tech Wabag wins Global Water Award
Chennai based leading water technology Indian Multinational VA Tech Wabag Ltd. bagged the prestigious Global Water Award for its 45 million liters a day Tertiary Treatment Reverse Osmosis Plant at Koyambedu, Chennai. Key highlights The plant has won the distinction ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
China sells its advanced combat ship to Pakistan
China handed over an advanced warship to Pakistan. The warship is the largest China has built for any country so far. It is going to strengthen the Naval regiment of Pakistan as well as deepen the military and strategic ties ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
US FDA authorizes to use blood plasma for Covid-19 treatment
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of America has authorized the use of blood plasma from the COVID-19 survivors. It will be used to treat the disease. As stated by the FDA, it can decrease the mortality of the patients ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Bayern Munich wins UEFA Champions League 2019-20
German professional sports club Bayern Munich won the UEFA Champions League title for the sixth time by defeating Paris Saint-Germain 1-0. The club bagged their maiden UEFA Champions League title in 1974. Highlights French professional footballer, Kingsley Junior Coman was ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Aadhaar authentication for new GST registration activated
Aadhaar authentication has been activated by the Government for the registration of new goods and services tax, which will provide an impetus for the enhancement of ease of doing business. Physical verification is not needed for new registration but the ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Earth Overshoot Day: observed on August 22
“Earth Overshoot Day” was observed on 22nd August. The international research organization Global Footprint Network, which is also a partner organization of the New Economics Foundation observes the day every year. What is the significance of the day? Earth Overshoot ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Harvest Festival: Nuakhai Juhar celebrated in Odisha, Chhattisgarh and neighbouring states
‘Nuakhai Juhar’ festival has been celebrated in Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and areas of other neighbouring states. On the occasion of this ceremony, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished his good entreaty for the good health and prosperity of the farmers. What is ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
WIPO: India filed less than 1% of patents filed across the world in 2019
The recent data published by the Geneva-based World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has shown that India filed less than 1% of the global patent applications with total filings of 2,053 in 2019. Apart from that, a decline has been noticed ..