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Lesbos and Chios Riots
Dozens of people were injured due to intensifying clashes in the Greek Islands of Lesbos and Chios. The riots are against the government’s plans to build migrant camps on the islands. The islands, Lesbos and Chios are part of which ..
Efforts to control locust swarms
China is planning to send ducks to Pakistan to help deal with the onslaught of locust swarms. The infestation is reported to be the worst in 25 years. How is China planning to control locust infestation in Pakistan? China is ..
Exercise Indradhanush
The Indian Air Force and the Royal Air Force commenced the 5th edition of joint exercise Indradhanush at Hindan Air Force Station. It is a joint exercise between India and which country? The exercise Indradhanush is a joint exercise between ..
National Technical Textiles Mission
To improve India’s standing in the technical textiles sector, the CCEA has approved the establishment of a National Technical Textiles Mission. What is the National Technical Textiles Mission? The National Technical Textiles Mission is a plan to improve India’s standing ..
Sri Lanka withdraws from UNHRC Resolution
On February 26, 2020, the Sri Lankan Government formally notified the United Nations that it will withdraw from the UNHRC (United Nations Human Rights Council) resolution. Highlights The UNHRC resolution 40/1 was co-sponsored by Sri Lanka and 11 other countries. ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
VAJRA: The Offshore Patrol Vessel-6 launched at Chennai
On February 27, 2020, the 6th Coast Guard OPV-6 (Offshore Patrol Vessel-6) called the “VAJRA” was launched in Chennai. Highlights The OPV will assist Indian Navy in guarding 7,500 km long coast line and 20 lakh square kilo metre of ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Largest conference on traditional medicine: AYUSH Terminologies and their Standardisation held in New Delhi
On February 26, 2020, the largest ever conference on traditional medicine was held in New Delhi. The ICoSDiTAUS-2020 called the International Conference on Standardisation of Diagnosis and Terminologies of AYUSH was attended by 16 countries. It included Serbia, Sri Lanka, ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Market Intelligence and Early Warning Systems to monitor prices of Onion, Tomato and Potato
On February 26, 2020, the Minister of Food Processing Industry launched Market Intelligence and Early Warning System (MIEWS) Web Portal in New Delhi. The MIEWS is first of its kind. Highlights The main function of MIEWS is to monitor prices ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Cabinet Approval: Occupancy rights to Scheduled Tribes of Lakshadweep
On February 26, 2020, the Union Cabinet approved amendments to provide occupancy rights to Scheduled Tribes of Lakshadweep. The approval was provided to amend the Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands Land Revenue and Tenancy Regulation, 1965. Highlights The Scheduled Tribes ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
EASE 3.0 launched by the Finance Minister to enhance Ease of Banking
On February 26, 2020, the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman launched Enhanced Access and Service Excellence (EASE 3.0). It was launched along with the annual report of EASE 2.0 at a function organized by Indian Banks’ Association. Highlights The main aim ..