Page-21 of Current Affairs - September, 2020
Nepal introduces Text Books with new map including Indian territories
On September 18, 2020, the Nepal government introduced new textbooks with revised political map of the country. The new political map includes Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura areas. These regions are claimed by India. What is the dispute? India and Nepal ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Indian Teenager Udit Singhal named in UN List of 2020 Class of Young Leaders for SDG
On September 18, 2020, the United Nations named an 18-year-old Indian teenager in the list of 2020 Class of Young leaders for Sustainable Development Goals. Udit Singhal The Delhi based teenager is the founder of Glass2Sand. It is zero waste ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Gujarat launches new subsidy scheme for E-Vehicles
On September 17, 2020, the Chief Minister of Gujarat Vijay Rupani announced a subsidy scheme for electric vehicles. The scheme was launched in order to celebrate the 70th birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Key features of the scheme Under ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
GoI to launch Rs 25,000 crore plan to cut Chinese Imports
The Government of India is to launch a production linked incentive scheme in order to reduce dependence on Chinese import of chemicals. The scheme will have an outlay of Rs 25,000 crores and is to be implemented over the next ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
GoI permits up to 74% FDI under automatic route in Defence Sector
On September 17, 2020, the Government of India permitted Foreign Direct Investment of 74 percentage under automatic route in defence sector. This is being done to attract more overseas investors in the defence industry. Highlights Till date, the Government of India ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Lok Sabha passes Farm Reform bills: Facts, Concerns and Benefits
On September 17, 2020, Lok Sabha passed two farm bills amidst the protests from the opposition. The bills were on agriculture market reforms and contract farming provisions. The bill to amend the essential commodities Act, yet another farm bill was ..