Page-18 of GKToday Archives: 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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
August 23: International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition observed
The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition has been observed on 23rd August by UNESCO. The Member States of UNESCO organizes the events every year on the date, inviting young people, educators, artists, and ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Inclusion of All eligible disabled persons under NFSA 2013
The Department of Food and Public Distribution of the Central Government of India has addressed the matter of including all eligible disabled persons under the National Food Security Act, NFSA 2013 to all State Governments and UTs. Key highlights All ..