Hurun Global Rich List 2020 released

As per the recently released ‘Hurun Global Rich List 2020’, China is home to the highest number of billionaires of the world. The report placed Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos in the top rank, who possesses wealth amounting to ..

GoI to establish Central Consumer Protection Authority

The GoI recently decided to establish Central Consumer Protection Authority under the Consumer Protection act, 2019. Consumer Protection Authority The authority protects, promotes and enforces rights of the consumers. It also regulates matters that are related to unfair trade practices, ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020

Singapore develops antibody test to identify COVID-19

The Singapore Ministry of Health announced that an antibody test has been developed by the country’s medical school and it has successfully identified two people, who were infected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The currently used molecular test detects the viral ..

Indian-origin minister Suella Braverman sworn in as UK’s Attorney General

Indian-origin minister Suella Braverman recently sworn in as the Attorney General of the United Kingdom. She was appointed by the new British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, after he reshuffled his cabinet. Suella is only the second female to be appointed ..

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Concor signs service agreement with Russia’s RZD Logistics JSC

Container Corporation of India (Concor) and RZD Logistics JSC (Russian Railways) recently signed a service agreement for transporting cargo between India and Russia using a single invoice. The containers will move between the two countries by using the International North ..

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana: 32 projects sanctioned

On February 27, 2020, the Inter-Ministerial Approval Committee chaired by the Minister of Food Processing sanctioned 32 projects under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY). Highlights The projects sanctioned have the capacity to create 15,000 employment opportunities. The projects aim ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020

Former president of Egypt Mohammed Hosni Mubarak passes away

The former of Egypt President Mohammed Hosni Mubarak, passed away recently at the age of 91. He was the President of the country for nearly 30 years. Mubarak was a former Chief of the country’s Air Force. After he became ..

ISRO to launch GISAT-1 on March 5

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced that geo imaging satellite, GISAT-1 will be launched on March 5. The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F10) will launch the satellite from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The 2275-kg world-class earth observation satellite GISAT-1 ..

DPIIT notifies 100% FDI in insurance intermediaries under automatic approval route

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) recently notified that 100 per cent FDI is allowed in insurance intermediaries under automatic approval route. The FDI policy earlier allowed 49 per cent foreign investment in the insurance sector, ..