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Mass Production of Pinaka Rocket begins
On September 26, 2020, the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) began the mass production of Pinaka rockets. The mass production of the rocket has been handed over to Directorate General of Quality Assurance. Highlights The Authority Holding Sealed Particulars (AHSP) handed ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Antyodaya Diwas celebrated
On September 25, 2020, the Ministry of Rural Development celebrated foundation day of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana celebrated as “Antyodaya Diwas”. The Day was celebrated under the theme “Kaushal Se Kal Badlenge”. So far, the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
JIMEX 2020: India-Japan Bilateral Maritime Exercise commences
The bilateral Maritime Exercise, JIMEX, conducted between India and Japan biennially is to be in the North Arabian Sea between September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2020. Highlights JIMEX will show high level joint operational skills and high degree of ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
RBI to introduce Positive Pay System to check Cheques
The Reserve Bank of India is to introduce “Positive Pay System” from January 2021. The system makes it mandatory to re-confirm key details of cheques that need payments beyond Rs 50,000. Highlights Under the new system, the issuer of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
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 ..