2020 Eifel Grand Prix
October 11, 2020
- The 2020 Eifel Grand Prix held at the Nürburgring in Nürburg, Germany has been won by Lewis Hamilton.
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ISRO all ready to open its facilities for private sector
October 11, 2020
- Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office informed on October 11, 2020, that ISRO- Indian Space Research Organisation is all geared up to open its facilities for the private sector.
12th October is observed as World Arthritis Day
October 12, 2020
- With an aim to raise awareness about arthritis, an inflammatory condition which causes pain and stiffness in joints which can worsen with age, Arthritis and Rheumatism International (ARI) observe World Arthritis Day every year on 12th October
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates 44 bridges
October 12, 2020
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated 44 bridges. The minister also laid a foundation stone of Nechiphu tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh.
2020 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences
October 12, 2020
- The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the Sveriges Riksbank (Sweden’s central bank) Prize in Economic Sciences to Paul R. Milgrom and Robert B. Wilson “for improvements to auction theory and inventions of new auction formats”.
Coastal security exercise “Sagar Kavach” concludes
October 12, 2020
- The Indian Navy along with Indian Coast Guard and all stakeholders involved in Coastal Security has conducted a two-day Coastal Security Exercise namely ‘Sagar Kavach’ conducted from the coast of Kerala.
Rafael Nadal wins French Open 2020
October 12, 2020
- Rafael Nadal beats Novak Djokovic to win the men’s 2020 French Open Title.
- In Women’s single, Iga Swiatek of Poland, claimed a historic win, by becoming the youngest woman to win the title in the history of the championship by defeating Sofia Kenin, of the United States.
13 October observed as International Day for Disaster Reduction
October 13, 2020
- Every year the United Nations observes International Day for Disaster Reduction globally on 13th October.
- Theme: ‘Disaster risk governance’
eSanjeevani telemedicine service completes 5 lakh consultations
October 13, 2020
- eSanjeevani telemedicine initiative of the Union Health Ministry has recorded the completion of 5 lakh teleconsultations so far
1st state to have completely digital, hi-tech classrooms: Kerala
October 13, 2020
- Kerala has become the first state in the country to have high-tech classrooms in all its public schools. It was declared by Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan.
Mobile water testing labs launched
October 13, 2020
- A mobile water testing laboratory van, fully equipped with a multi-parameter system containing analysers, sensor, probes and instruments meant for assessing water quality is recently launched by the Haryana government.
Andhra Pradesh CM launches “Jagananna Vidya Kanuka” scheme
October 13, 2020
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has launched a new scheme named the ‘Jagananna Vidya Kanuka’ scheme to distribute school kits among the poor children of the state.
ADB approves 300 million US dollar loan to Rajasthan
October 13, 2020
- India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a 300 million US dollar loan to finance inclusive and sustainable water supply and sanitation infrastructure and services in 14 secondary towns of the state of Rajasthan.
Aava Murto becomes Finland’s PM post for a day
October 13, 2020
- A 16-year old Aava Murto assumed the post of Finland’s Prime Minister for one day on 7th October 2020 to raise awareness about gender equality under the “Girls Takeover” Program.
Los Angeles Lakers wins 17th NBA Championship
October 13, 2020
- The Los Angeles Lakers won the National Basketball Association (NBA) Championship 2020 by defeating the Miami Heat.
Nagaland’s Environment Minister C M Chang passes away
October 13, 2020
- Nagaland’s environment minister, C M Chang passed away due to COVID-19.
14th October is observed as World Standards Day
October 14, 2020
- Every year World Standards Day or International Standards Day is observed globally on 14 October.
- The 2020 theme is “Protecting the planet with standards”.
To manage revenue shortfall, Central Government allows 20 States to raise Rs 68,000 crore
October 14, 2020
- The Department of Expenditure under the ministry of Finance permitted 20 States to borrow Rs 68,825 crore open market borrowings for GST Shortfall.
To mark Philately Day, Stamped Mask & Virtual i-Card launched by India Post
October 14, 2020
- To mark Philately Day, Indian Post launched Stamped Mask & Virtual i-Card. The Stamped mask contains images of postage stamps imprinted on them. This virtual card containing the name, beat number, area of service, contact number and photo of the postman / postwoman.
Goa Govt partnered with India Post to get farmers enrolled in PM-KISAN scheme
October 14, 2020
- The Goa Government has tied up with India Post to get 11,000 farmers enrolled in the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sanman Nidhi scheme.
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