Current Affairs October 2020

India and the US signed the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA)

India and the United States has signed the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA), which, along with the two agreements signed earlier the Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA) and the Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA) completes a troika of “foundational pacts” for deep military cooperation between the two countries. Daily Current Affairs Quiz […]

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CSIR-CDRI Scientist, Dr Satish Mishra bagged DrTulsi Das Chugh Award-2020

The Orations & Awards Committee of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (India), has selected Dr Satish Mishra, Principal Scientist, Division of Molecular Parasitology and Immunology, CSIR-CDRI, Lucknow for ‘Dr Tulsi Das Chugh Award’ for the year 2020 in recognition of his research work on malaria parasite’s life cycle which is a complex process involving

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‘Electricity Access in India and Benchmarking Distribution Utilities’ report launched

NITI Aayog, Ministry of Power, Rockefeller Foundation and Smart Power India launched the ‘Electricity Access in India and Benchmarking Distribution Utilities’ report. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points As much as 92% of customers reported the overall availability of electricity infrastructure within 50 metres of their premises; however, not all have connections, the primary reason

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AIS (Automotive Industry Standard) 160

The Centre has issued a notification laying down safety requirements such as visual display, handrail and seat belt anchorages for construction equipment vehicles (CEVs). Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points This is to ensure safety while these vehicles are running on public roads along with other vehicles, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH)

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NTPC tied up 50 bn yen funding under Japan Bank’s GREEN initiative

In the first funding for NTPC Ltd under Japan Bank for International Co-operation (JBIC)’s GREEN or Global Action for Reconciling Economic growth and Environment preservation initiative, India’s largest power producer entered into foreign currency loan agreement with Japanese financial institution for JPY 50 billion (approx $ 482 million/Rs 3,582 crore). Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020

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GIFT IFSC prescribed framework for listing of Depository Receipts

The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), with an objective to develop the financial products and financial services in the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City International Financial Services Centre (GIFT IFSC) has prescribed the regulatory framework for listing of Depository Receipts (DRs). Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The framework provides for listing of DRs by

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The Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2020

The Centre has streamlined the procedures to submit statements regarding the working of a patented invention on a commercial scale, giving additional flexibilities to the patentee. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2020, which came into effect on October 19, 2020, has further streamlined the requirements related to filing of Form

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Young Bangladeshi boy won special prize in Global Art Competition conducted by ICCR

A six year old Bangladeshi boy Anzar Mustaeen Ali won a special prize of USD 1000 for his artwork in the global art competition organised by the Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR). Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The ICCR had launched a global painting competition named ‘United Against CORONA- Express through Art’ which

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2nd meeting of India-Central Asia Dialogue

The second meeting of the India-Central Asia Dialogue was held in the digital video-conference format under the chairmanship of the External Affairs Minister of India Dr S Jaishankar. Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan as well as First Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan as

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Centre sets up Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region

Centre has set up the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region to curb air pollution in Delhi and adjoining areas. In an ordinance approved by President Ram Nath Kovind last evening, the new central body will replace the over 2-decade old Environmental Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA), which was responsible for

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