Page-20 of GKToday Archives: September, 2020
India-World Bank: Loan comes with the condition of “Universal Eligibility” affects Make in India
In May 2020, the World bank had sanctioned 1 billion USD of loan to India. This is the highest ever loan sanctioned by the bank to India. About the loan The loan was provided to help India prevent, detect and ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
India launches first Cargo Ferry Service to Maldives
The Minister of State for Shipping, Mansukh Mandaviya recently launched the first direct Cargo Ferry service to Maldives. The service will help boost the business and trade relations between the countries. The launch of the service will also help to ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 564
1. Which two countries are involved in the dispute over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands? Mauritius and United Kingdom United Kingdom and Argentina Argentina and Brazil Brazil and Australia 2. Which among the following is the major objective of the Compensatory Afforestation ..
GoI increases Minimum Support Price of Rabi Crops
On September 21, 2020, the Government of India increased the Minimum Support Price of rabi crops. The MSP of wheat has been increased by Rs 50 per quintal. The other crops are Chana, Mustard, Safflower and Masoor. Highlights The key ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Logo and Song of “Destination North East, 2020” festival launched
On September 21, 2020, the Union Minister Shri Jitendra Singh unveiled logo and song for the festival “Destination North East, 2020”. The four-day event is to be formally inaugurated by Home Minister Amit Shah on September 27, 2020. Significance The ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Women Officers for the first time join Helicopter Stream of Indian Navy
For the first time in the history of Indian Defence System two women officers were selected to join as Observers in the Helicopter Stream of Indian Navy. They will be the first women combatants operating warships. Highlights The two women ..