Page-6 of Current Affairs - October, 2020
President promulgates Ordinance to constitute Air Quality Management Commission in NCR
The President of India has promulgated an ordinance to constitute an air quality commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and the areas adjoining it. Highlights The commission will work on research, better coordination, identification and resolution ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Kerala: First State to fix MSP for vegetables
Kerala became the first Indian state to fix Minimum Support Price for sixteen agriculture items. It consists of vegetables, fruits and tubers. The scheme is to support farmers and increase agriculture sector. What is the plan? Sixteen different varieties of ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Feni Bridge to be completed by December 2020
The Feni bridge is 1.8 km long joining Sabrum in India with Ramgarh in Bangladesh. The Government of India recently announced that the bridge construction is to be completed by December 2020. About the Bridge The bridge is to be ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Global Himalayan Expedition won the UN Global Climate Action Award
Indian organisation named Global Himalayan Expedition wins UN Global Climate Action Award for combating climate change amid COVID-19 pandemic. About GHE is a corporation that manages ‘Impacts Expeditions’ to the Himalayan villages in native areas. These expeditions will have a ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Shipping Ministry inaugurated ‘Direct Port Entry Facility’ at V.O. Chidambaranar port
A direct port entry facility was launched at the V O Chidambarnar port in Tuticorin by Union minister of state for shipping and minister of state for Chemicals and Fertilizers Mansukh Mandaviya. Highlights The modern Direct Port Entry would allow ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
NASA-ISRO to launch NISAR satellite in 2022
India and US recently held the two plus two dialogue. During the meet the country’s decided to share space situational awareness information. This will catalyse efforts in creating safe and sustainable space environment A joint statement issued after the dialogue ..