Current Affairs – December 30, 2020 [Daily News Digest]

GKToday provides daily summary of important Current Affairs Topics selected from National and International News. Here is the list of articles covered under Current Affairs December 30, 2020. WHO COVID-19 App The World Health Organization recently launched a COVID-19 mobile application. The application provides users with the latest updates on covid-19. The application is called the ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

Category: Top Current Affairs - 2021

India-Bhutan MoU in use of outer space

The Union Cabinet recently approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Bhutan for peaceful use of outer space. The MoU was signed between the countries on November 19, 2020. What is India-Bhutan MoU in use of Outer Space? The agreement allows the countries to pursue cooperation in areas such as space science, navigation, ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

Category: International Current Affairs

Topics: bilateral agreement • India-Bhutan • Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) • Outer space • Outer space treaty

Akash Missile System

The cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently approved the export of the Akash missile system. Also, a committee has been formed for fast approvals of export of the missile system. Export of Akash Missile System The Government of India has a target of 5 billion USD of Akash missile export. According to ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Topics: Akash missile • Akash missile system • Defence exports • Integrated Guided Missile Development Program • Missiles • Union Cabinet • Union Cabinet Decisions

India’s First Social Impact Bonds

The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal corporation (PCMC) and United Nations Development Programme, India signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create the first Social Impact bond of India. What are Social Impact Bonds? A Social Impact Bond is also called pay-for-success bond or pay-for-success financing. A Social Impact Bond is basically a contract with public sector authority ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022

Topics: social impact bond • Social responsibility • United Nations Development Programme

Digital Ocean Application of INCOIS, Ministry of Earth Sciences

The Digital Ocean Applications were launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences to share information on marine data and forecast services. The applications have been launched under the Digital Ocean Platform developed by INCOIS. The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information (INCOIS) provides advisory services and information to various stakeholders. This includes data based on ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Topics: Digital India • Digital Ocean Platform • INCOIS • Indian ocean region • Indian-Ocean Rim Association

Minister Harsh Vardhan nominated to GAVI Board

The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan was recently nominated by the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation, GAVI as a member of GAVI board. The term of the minister as a member in the GAVI board will be between 2021 and 2023. The Minister is to represent the South East ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News • International Current Affairs • Persons in News

Topics: Asia-Pacific Vaccine Access Facility • COVAX • COVID-19 vaccine • Dr Harsh Vardhan • GAVI • Immunisation Programme • Persons in News