Category: February 2020

Four hydro projects violate Ganga flow norms Since the government made it mandatory for hydro power projects on the upper reaches of the river Ganga’s tributaries to release minimum quantities of water through the year, 4 of the 11 projects Read More …

Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020 The Union Cabinet approved the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020, to amend the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971. the proposed amendment seeks to enhance the upper gestation limit from 20 Read More …

CAG report on Siachen troops Comptroller and Auditor-General (CAG) pulled up the Army for deficiencies in the provision of special clothing, rations and housing for troops in high-altitude areas, including Siachen. There were delays of up to four years in Read More …

HAL inks pact to make & sell Israeli drones Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed a pact with Israel Aerospace Industries Limited (IAI) and Dynamatic Technologies Limited (DTL) for marketing, manufacturing and selling IAI’s Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or drones Read More …

International Religious Freedom Alliance The United States announced the launch of a 27-nation International Religious Freedom Alliance, which will try to adopt a collective approach in protecting and preserving religious freedom across the world. The areas will include things like Read More …

Ease of living index (EoLI) and municipal performance index (MPI) 2019 The ministry of housing and urban affairs have launched the ease of living index (EoLI) and municipal performance index (MPI) 2019_to help assess the progress made in cities through Read More …

DefExpo 2020 Defence Expo in Lucknow was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The number of participating foreign companies has also increased to 172 from the previous figure of 160. The main theme of the DefExpo India 2020 is ‘India: Read More …

Fifth edition of India-UK joint military exercise ‘Ajeya Warrior’ The fifth edition of India-UK joint military exercise ‘Ajeya Warrior’ will be conducted at Salisbury Plains, United Kingdom from February 13 to 26 The aim of this exercise is to conduct Read More …

JHARKHAND Jharkhand Vikas Morcha to merges with BJP Jharkhand Vikas Morcha supremo Babulal Marandi is likely to become the face of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Jharkhand. the BJP might be prepping to launch Babulal Marandi as its face in Read More …

JHARKHAND Jharkhand government to present budget on March 3 The JMM-Congress-RJD coalition government in Jharkhand will present the state budget for the fiscal 2020-21 in the assembly on March 3. The budget session will commence on February 28 and end Read More …

JHARKHAND New traffic system in Jharkhand soon, says transport minister Champai Soren To improve traffic system in major cities across Jharkhand, transport department is chalking out a blueprint said minister Champai Soren. As per the plans separate places will be allocated for bus and Read More …

JHARKHAND   Jharkhand government to present budget on March 3   The JMM-Congress-RJD coalition government in Jharkhand will present the state budget for the fiscal 2020-21 in the assembly on March 3. The budget session will commence on February 28 and end on March Read More …

JHARKHAND President of India to visit Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh   The President of India Ram Nath Kovind is to visit the States of Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh from 28 February to 2 March 2020.    On 28th February, the President will address the first convocation of Read More …

JHARKHAND free bus rides for senior citizens, students in Jharkhand Aiming to provide a perfect “jal, jungle aur jamin ki sarkar”, the Jharkhand transport department plans to give free bus rides senior citizens and students. government will purchase buses for Read More …

Sri Lanka’s Army Chief, Shavendra Silva blacklisted by US The United States has blacklisted Sri Lanka’s Army Chief, Shavendra Silva, for human rights violations including extrajudicial killings during the last phase of the country’s civil war in 2009 Lt. Gen. Read More …

JHARKHAND In a first, govt rolls out customised crop insurance policy   For the first time, the Centre has come out with customised crop insurance (single peril insurance cover) for states by factoring in one specific natural disaster. Such insurance Read More …

India urged Turkey to not interfere in its internal affairs Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Islamabad compared the situation in Kashmir with the Gallipoli campaign of the World War II and extended support to Pakistan. He termed India’s recent Read More …

JHARKHAND Mohalla clinics across Jharkhand soon Mohalla clinics will be opened across the state to provide free health care to poor. Mohalla clinics will be opened keeping in mind the population of the area so that proper healthcare is provided Read More …

JHARKHAND Jharkhand – The way forward   Recently a noble writer and thinker specified the strategy for Jharkhand Recommended Strategy for Jharkhand decision makers In view of the major issues, the following factors should be accorded importance while deciding the Read More …

  INTERNATIONAL US surpasses China to become India’s top trading partner The United States has surpassed China to become India’s top trading partner. According to the Commerce Ministry data, the bilateral trade between the US and India stood at nearly Read More …

JHARKHAND ‘Made in India’ planes to link Uttar Pradesh districts: CM Yogi Adityanath Chief minister Yogi Adityanath  said ‘Made in India’ aeroplanes will soon connect all the districts of Uttar Pradesh. Earlier, tourists visiting Gorakhpur used to think of only Gorakhnath temple. Read More …

INTERNATIONAL International Mother Language Day: 21 February   International Mother Language Day (IMLD) is a worldwide annual observance held on 21 February. The day is observed every year to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and to promote multilingualism. Read More …

INTERNATIONAL World Day on Social Justice: 20 February World Day of Social Justice is an international day observed every year on 20 February. The day recognises the need to promote social justice, which includes efforts to tackle issues such as Read More …

JHARKHAND Adityapur Industrial Area faces labour crisis   Asia’s leading industrial hub at Adituapur is facing shortage of the workers owing to the Tusu and Makar Sankranti festival. About 80 per cent of the workforce in the industrial area is Read More …