Category: All Current Affairs

OECD predicts India’s FY21 GDP at -9.9%

December 2, 2020

• The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has marginally raised its GDP prediction for India to a contraction of 9.9% in 2020-21 (FY21) from its earlier projection of (-)10.2% in September 2020.

ADB ink $132.8 million loan agreement for Meghalaya’s Power supply

December 2, 2020

• The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India have inked a USD 132.8 million loan agreement for Meghalaya Power Distribution Sector Improvement Project.
• The project plans to strengthen and modernize the distribution network and advance the quality of power supplied to households, industries, and businesses in the northeastern state of Meghalaya.

Bata appoints Sandeep Kataria as global CEO

December 2, 2020

• Footwear major Bata Shoe Organization has selected Sandeep Kataria as the new global Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
• He is the first Indian to be elected to the global role of Bata (Headquarter-Lausanne, Switzerland). He takes over from Alexis Nasard, who has stepped down after almost five years in the role.

West Bengal begins massive ‘Duare Sarkar’ outreach campaign

December 2, 2020

• West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee has started a massive campaign named ‘Duare Sarkar’ (government at doorsteps) to aware people about the 11 state-run welfare schemes and assist them avail its benefits.

Arjun Munda e-launches “Virtual Aadi Mahotsav-Madhya Pradesh”

December 2, 2020

• The Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Arjun Munda has started the first-ever virtual edition of Aadi Mahotsav – Madhya Pradesh.
• The event will present the tribal traditions of the various tribal communities by having their crafts and natural products on display.

BSF observes its 56th Raising Day on December 1, 2020

December 1, 2020

• The Border Security Force (BSF), is celebrating its 56th Raising Day on 01 December 2020. BSF was formed on December 1, 1965, as a combined central agency, after the Indo-Pak and India-China wars, for assuring the security of the borders of India and for matters connected therewith.

Piyush Goyal introduces the Dhigawara-Bandikui section of NWR

December 1, 2020

• The Union Minister of Railways, Piyush Goyal has introduced the newly electrified Dhigawara-Bandikui section of North Western Railway (NWR) in the state of Rajasthan.
• The Minister also flagged off the first train on this recently electrified route. The Dhigawara-Bandikui section is on the Delhi-Ajmer route via Jaipur.

Senegal World Cup footballer Papa Bouba Diop passes away

December 1, 2020

• Senegal’s professional footballer, Papa Bouba Diop, who served the country win the FIFA World Cup match in 2002, has passed away.
• He was at the age of 42.

World AIDS Day: 01 December

December 1, 2020

• Every year, on 1 December, the world celebrates World AIDS Day. The day gives an opportunity for people worldwide to join the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV and to remember those who have died from an AIDS-related illness.
• This year the theme of World AIDS Day is “Global solidarity, shared responsibility”.

Lewis Hamilton wins Bahrain Grand Prix 2020

December 1, 2020

• Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes-Great Britain) has won the 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix at Bahrain International Circuit, Bahrain.
• The race was the 15th round of the 2020 Formula One World Championship. This is the 11th victory for Hamilton of the term, and the 95th F1 win of his career.