Page-27 of Current Affairs - February, 2020

Ayushman Bharat: School Health Ambassador initiative launched

On February 12, 2020, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare introduced School Health Ambassador initiative. Under the initiative, two teachers in every school are to be made as Health and Wellness ambassador. Highlights The initiative is to be linked ..

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Cabinet approves changes in Vivad Se Vishwas bill, 2020

The Vivad se Vishwas Scheme was announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman during the Budget 2020-21. On February 12, 2020, the Union Cabinet approved to make required changes in the Vivad Se Vishwas Bill, 2020 in order to widen its ..

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Cabinet approves Pesticide Management Bill 2020

On February 12, 2020 the Union Cabinet approved to table the Pesticide Management Bill, 2020 in Parliament. The bill aims at making safe and effective pesticides for farmers. The main aim of the bill is to replace the Insecticides Act, ..

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Cabinet Approval: India-Iceland MoU in Sustainable Fisheries Development

On February 12, 2020 the Union Cabinet approved the Memorandum of Understanding signed between India and Iceland in the field of fisheries. Highlights The countries had signed agreements in September 2019, to develop inland fisheries. According to the agreement, the ..

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Cabinet Approval: Capital Infusion in three public sector Units OICL, UIICL and NICL

On February 12, 2020, the Union Cabinet approved on capital infusion in three Public Sector Units namely United India Insurance Company (UIICL), Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL) and National Insurance Company Limited (NICL). Highlights During the meet the cabinet also ..

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Top GKToday’s News Headlines-13 February 2020

Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for February 13, 2020 INDIA Centre launches School Health and Wellness Ambassador Initiative under Ayushman Bharat; 2 teachers in every govt. school will be identified as ‘health and wellness ambassadors’ BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise ..

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