Page-5 of Archives: October, 2020
DST-IIEST Solar PV Hub inaugurated at Shibpur, WB
On October 27, 2020, the Union Education Minister, Shri Ramesh pokhriyal nishank inaugurated the DST-IIEST Solar PV Hub. The hub was inaugurated at Shibpur in Howrah District of...
Deadline to payments under Vivad se Vishwas scheme extended
On October 27, 2020, the Government of India extended the deadline for making payment under the Vivad se Vishwas scheme. The deadline has been extended to March 31,...
RBI to set new QR code rules to change payment picture of India
The Reserve Bank of India recently ordered payment system operators (PSO) from launching new proprietor QR code for transactions. The apex Bank asked the PSOs switch to at...
Amazon Quiz Answers – 28 October, 2020
1.In October 2020, a rare first edition of which children’s book has sold for £75,000 at an auction? Harry Potter and the Philosophers stone 2.Padma Shri Recipient Shobha...
Agreement signed between India Post and US Postal Service for Electronic Exchange of Data
On October 27, 2020, India Post and US Postal Service signed agreement for electronic exchange of data related to postal shipments. Highlights Based on the agreement, the respective...
Low Cost Technology anti-ageing Compound developed by IIT-Guwahati
The researchers from IIT Guwahati developed a low-cost method to produce anti-ageing compounds. The compound has been developed from a wide range of agricultural resources such as pulses,...Second Phase of Urban Environment Improvement Programme in Punjab
The Urban Environment Improvement Programme (UEIP) is a flagship initiative of the Government of Punjab aimed at improving the quality of urban life by upgrading basic infrastructure, sanitation,...
India attends 6th BRICS Parliamentary Forum
On October 27, 2020, Indian Parliamentary delegation under the leadership of Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla attended the sixth BRICS Parliamentary Forum. It was chaired by the Chairman...
Two New Ramsar sites designated in India: Key Facts
The Kabartal Wetland in Bihar and Asan Conservation Reserve in Uttrakhand have been designated as Ramsar sites, building them ‘Wetlands of International Importance’. What are the Key Features...
October 27: Infantry Day
Every year, Infantry Day is celebrated on October 27. In India, the day is celebrated to mark the landing of first Indian troops in the Jammu and Kashmir...
27 October 2020: Today’s News Headlines
Here are top News Headlines of 27th October 2020 India Vigilance Awareness Week to be observed from October 27, 2020 till November 2, 2020 under the theme, “Vigilant...