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February, 2020 - - Part 36_3.1

Madhya Pradesh wins award for implementation of PMMVY

Union Minister of Women and Child Development Smriti Irani presented the award to Madhya Pradesh Minister for Women and Child Development Imarti Devi and Principal Secretary Anupam Rajan for the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana in the state of Madhya Pradesh. The state has bagged the first position for the implementation of Pradhan …

February, 2020 - - Part 36_4.1

Sri Lanka tops in Breast Feeding support Policies and Programs

Sri Lanka has topped a new survey conducted by the World Breastfeeding Trends Initiative (WBTi). The survey was conducted on “Breast Feeding support Policies and Programs”. The island country has been placed on top of the chart among 97 countries globally. Sri Lanka has received the green color code after scoring 91 points out of …

February, 2020 - - Part 36_5.1

Bangladesh’s PM Sheikh Hasina inaugurates “Ekushey Book Fair”

Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has inaugurated the Ekushey Book fair. The Ekushey Book fair has been organised at Bangla Academy premises in Dhaka. The book fair is annually celebrated to commemorate the martyrs of the language movement which helped in establishing Bangla as the official language of the then East Pakistan. The book fair …

February, 2020 - - Part 36_7.1

Union Budget 2020-21 is being presented by FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is presenting the Union Budget 2020 for the 2nd time in a row. The Union Budget is the yearly financial report estimating the income and expenditure presented to outline future policies to be adopted by the government for sustainable growth and development. The Economic Survey 2019-20 was released on 31st …

February, 2020 - - Part 36_8.1

1st indigenous bio-jet fuel aircraft of IAF landed successfully in Leh

The AN-32 aircraft of Indian Air Force powered with 10% blend of bio-jet fuel took off and landed successfully in Leh airport. This is the first time, both the engines of an aircraft are powered with bio-jet fuel. The bio-jet fuel is manufactured from “Tree-Borne oils”. The raw materials for the oil are grown and …

February, 2020 - - Part 36_9.1

Veteran social activist and feminist writer Vidya Bal passes away

Social activist, feminist writer and journalist Vidya Bal passed away. She was known for her heroic oppressive practices involving women. She was a forefront fighter for women equality with men. she approached Mumbai High Court demanding enforcement of the law to allow women in all Hindu Religious places. Her Public Interest Litigation was against the …

February, 2020 - - Part 36_10.1

Goa 2020 National Games unveils ‘Rubigula’ as official mascot

‘Rubigula’, Flame-Throated Bulbul, has been unveiled as the official mascot for the Goa 2020 National Games in Panaji, Goa. The Flame-Throated Bulbul is the state bird of Goa. Goa will be hosting the 36th edition of the National Games from 20th October to 4th November 2020. Important takeaways for all competitive exams: Chief Minister of …

February, 2020 - - Part 36_11.1

Global health Emergency declared over Coronavirus by WHO

World Health Organization has declared an international emergency over the novel coronavirus from China. The organization has declared an emergency as the disease has spread to 18 other countries apart from China where it originated. Also, the disease is spreading through human-to-human contact. According to WHO, there are more than 7,711 confirmed cases and 12,167 …