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India Meteorological Department Commissions Flash Flood Guidance Services for South Asia

Dr. M. Rajeevan, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences dedicated Flash Flood Guidance services, first of its kind for South Asian countries namely India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and Sri Lanka on 22 October 2020. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points It has been developed by India Meteorological Department. Under it, an automated mode of dissemination is […]

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International Snow Leopard Day 2020

International Snow Leopard Day is celebrated on October 23 to raise awareness on protection of snow leopards. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points Government of India has been conserving snow leopard and its habitat through the Project Snow Leopard (PSL). The PSL was launched in 2009. India is also party to the Global Snow Leopard

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India assumed the Chairmanship of the Governing Body of ILO

After 35 years, India has assumed the Chairmanship of the Governing Body of International Labour Organization, marking a new chapter in the 100 years of productive relationship between India and ILO. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points Shri Apurva Chandra, Secretary (Labour and Employment) has been elected as the Chairperson of the Governing Body of

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Extension of ESI Scheme to Arunachal Pradesh

Government of India has now extended the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Scheme for the first time to Arunachal Pradesh, with effect from 1st November, 2020. A notification to this effect has been issued by the Central Government for notifying the district of Papum Pare under ESI Scheme. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The Employees’

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United Nations Day 2020

United Nations Day is celebrated on 24 October to commemorate the day that 51 countries came together to promote peace throughout the world post World War II. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points UN Day marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter. The Charter was signed on 26

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World Development Information Day 2020

World Development Information Day 2020 is celebrated on 24 October each year. This year the day is observed with the theme “Information and Communications Technologies — New Solutions to Development Challenges”. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The UN General Assembly in 1972 established World Development Information Day to draw the attention of the world

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Pakistan to remain stays on FATF grey list

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has decided to keep Pakistan on its “grey list”, saying that the country has failed to act on six key mandates. The FATF urged Pakistan to complete an internationally agreed action plan by February 2021. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The FATF is a global watchdog that was

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National Human Rights Commission recognised sex workers as informal workers

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) recognised sex workers as informal workers in their advisory issued on October 7 on “Human Rights of Women in the context of COVID 19”. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The NHRC in an effort to secure the rights of all women who have been excluded and marginalised during

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World Osteoporosis Day 2020

World Osteoporosis Day is observed annually on October 20th, and launches a year-long campaign dedicated to raising global awareness of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points Osteoporosis, or porous bone, is a disease of progressive bone loss and skeletal deterioration in which bones become

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India committed to zero tolerance against graft

India is committed to the policy of zero tolerance against corruption and unaccounted money as he addressed the first-ever ministerial meeting of G-20 anti-corruption working group. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points In June 2010 at the Toronto Summit, the G20 Anti-Corruption Working Group’s (ACWG) was set up. Its primary goal is to prepare “comprehensive

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