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February 20: Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh celebrate their Statehood Day
On February 20, the states of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram are celebrating their statehood day. Statehood day marks the day of formation of the states. Arunachal Pradesh became a state on 20th February 1987. And Mizoram that was a part ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
NITI Aayog organizes North East Sustainable Development Goal Conclave 2020 in Assam
NITI Aayog is to organize North East Sustainable Development Goal Conclave 2020 in Assam between February 24, 2020 and February 26, 2020. The Conclave is to be held in the state capital Guwahati. Chief Ministers of all the north eastern ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Union Cabinet approves Revamping of PM Fasal Bima Yojana and RWBCIS schemes to address challenges
On February 19, 2020, the Union Cabinet approved revamping of challenges in insurance schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS). Highlights The following changes are to be undertaken in the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Cabinet approves to set up a 12-member Technology Group
On February 19, 2020, the Union Cabinet approved to set a technology group. The 12-member group will provide scientific advice on mapping of technologies, commercialization of dual use technologies and develop a road map on selected key technologies. The group ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Manipur- the major role player of Act East Policy
India has been focusing on Act East Policy lately with a strong motive of developing the North East. Out of all the North Eastern States, Manipur has evolved the major supporter of Act East Policy. Measures The GoI and the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Cabinet approves Phase II of Swachh Bharat Mission
On February 19, 2020, the Union Cabinet approved on implementing the phase II of Swachh Bharat Mission. The phase II of the mission will focus on Open Defecation Free Plus. Highlights The budget allocated for phase II of the mission ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
GoI to launch “TILHAN Mission” to make India Self Reliant in oil seed Production
On February 19, 2020, the Agricultural Minister Narendra Singh Tomar announced that Government of India is to launch “TILHAN MISSION” to boost the oil seed production. The announcement was made at an occasion of Soil Health Card Day. Soil Health ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
China moves against Pakistan in FATF, Turkey now the only supporter
China has joined India and United States in putting Pakistan on Grey list of the FATF (Financial Action Task Force). Both China and Saudi Arabia have joined US, India and other European countries sending stern messages to Pakistan against its ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Top GKToday’s News Headlines-20 February 2020
Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for February 20, 2020 INDIA Sanjay Kothari, Secretary to the President, selected as the new Central Vigilance Commissioner Information Commissioner Bimal Julka selected as the new Chief Information Commissioner in the Central Information Commission ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
22nd Law Commission of India approved by the Union Cabinet
On February 19, 2020, the Union Cabinet approved the 22nd Law Commission of India. The commission has been approved for a period of three years. Highlights The 22nd Law Commission will consist of a full time Chairperson. It has four ..