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GDP contracted by 23.9 % in first quarter of 2020-2021

According to the recent National Statistical Office (NSO) data, India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth contracted by 23.9% in the first (April-June) quarter of 2020. It is the...

September 2, 2020

In US, Amazon granted approval to deliver packages by drones

The Federal Aviation Administration has granted Amazon approval to deliver packages by drones. The online shopping giant has been working on drone delivery for years. Amazon unveiled self-piloting...

September 2, 2020

Government launches Real Time Market (RTM) of Indian Energy Exchange

The government launched a pan-India real-time market of electricity to enable the buyers and sellers pan-India to meet their energy requirement closer to real time of operation. Its...

September 2, 2020

India Expresses Resentment over on UNSC reforms Negotiations

New Delhi expressed strong resentment over the decision regarding roll-over of the intergovernmental negotiations (IGN) on UNSC reforms into the next session of the General Assembly. India also...

September 2, 2020

Green Term Ahead Market (GTAM)

Union Minister R K Singh launched the Green Term Ahead Market (GTAM) for electricity. The move, that will lead to an increase in the participants in the renewable...

September 2, 2020

One Nation, One Ration Card Scheme

The Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution recently reviewed the progress made towards the implementation of “One Nation One Ration Card” plan. While reviewing, two Union...

September 2, 2020

What is Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (SCRI)?

India, Japan and Australia have begun discussions on launching a trilateral Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (SCRI) to reduce dependency on China, necessitated by Beijing’s aggressive political and military...

September 2, 2020

Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) Judgement

The Supreme Court has allowed 10 years for staggered payment of AGR dues. The court also observed that contempt proceedings will begin in case of non-payment of installment....

September 2, 2020

Infra Status to Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (ARHCs)

The department of economic affairs under the ministry of finance issued a notification to include “Affordable Rental Housing Complex”  in the Harmonized Master List of Infrastructure Sub-sectors by...

September 2, 2020

Current Affairs – September 2, 2020 [Morning Headlines]

Here are the Current Affairs Morning Headlines of September 2, 2020 by GKToday: Centre approves 27 new integrated cold chain projects under PM Kisan SAMPADA Yojana These projects...

September 2, 2020

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