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September 26: International Day of Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
Every year International Day of Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons is celebrated on September 26. Significance The day is important as it is based on the very basic reason the United Nations was established. The first resolution adopted by the ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
National Medical Commission: Country’s apex regulator of medical education comes into existence
On September 25, 2020, the National Medical Commission began its operation. The Commission has replaced Medical Council of India. It is now the apex regulator of medical education and profession. Highlights The MCI was replaced with the NMC based on ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Kerala wins United Nations Award for Control of Non-Communicable Diseases
On September 24, 2020, Kerala won the United Nation Interagency Task Force Award for its outstanding performance in controlling non-communicable diseases related Sustainable Development Goals. Highlights The award recognised achievements of the state during 2019 in the prevention and control ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
FAME Scheme: 670 new electric buses and 241 charging stations sanctioned
The Government of India recently sanctioned 670 Electric buses and 241 charging stations under phase II of FAME scheme. FAME is Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles. It was launched to promote electric mobility in the country. Key Features ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Finance Minister allows five states to raise financial resources through Open Market Borrowings
The Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman recently allowed five states to raise additional financial resources of Rs 9,913 crores such as Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tripura and Goa. Highlights The states were granted permission as they have successfully implemented One Nation ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Saubhagya Scheme completes three years: Key Facts
On September 25, 2020, the Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijili Har Ghar Yojana completed three years of success. It was launched in 2017 to ensure electrification of all households in both rural and urban areas of the country. Highlights The scheme ..