During lockdown, we have seen many people searching for sources to return their home, most of them were migrant workers. According to the data provided by the central government, lakhs of migrant labourers returned home during this period. Due to hunger many people are dying daily. It’s our responsibility to…
Current Affairs 20th September 2020
1. International Coastal Cleanup Day observed on 19 September The 35th International Coastal Cleanup Day was celebrated consecutively for the ninth year by the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam on 19 September. To commemorate the occasion, Eastern Naval Command(ENC) as a part of their sustained commitment and responsibility undertook Coastal Cleanup…
Current Affairs 19th September 2020
1. International Equal Pay Day: 18 Sept 2020 Under an initiative of the United Nations, 18 Sept 2020 was observed as the first-ever International Equal Pay Day. The aim was to highlight the importance of ending sexual discrimination in relation to the gender pay gap. In India, women earn 19…
Current Affairs 18th September 2020
1. World Bamboo Day: 18 September World Bamboo Day is observed every year on 18 September to raise awareness of the benefits of bamboo and to promote its use in everyday products. People and businesses from around the world use this day to raise awareness of the benefits of bamboo…
Current Affairs 17th September 2020
1. World Patient Safety Day: 17 September The World Patient Safety Day is observed on September 17 to create global awareness for patient safety and urge people to show their commitment to make healthcare safer. The aim of this day is to create a global awareness for patient safety and…
Current Affairs 16th September 2020
1. Lok Sabha passes bill to cut salaries of MPs by 30% The LokSabha passed a bill to cut salaries of all MPs by 30 per cent for a year, to meet the exigencies arising out COVID-19 pandemic. The Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament (Amendment) Bill, 2020…
Current Affairs 15th September 2020
1. International Day of Democracy is observed globally on 15th September every year The International Day of Democracy was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly through a resolution in 2007 to strengthen national programmes devoted to the promotion and consolidation of democracy. The day was observed for the first time…
Current Affairs 14th September 2020
1. Bahrain becomes latest Arab nation to recognise Israel Bahrain has become the latest Arab nation to agree to normalise ties with Israel as part of a broader diplomatic push by President Donald Trump. Trump announced the agreement following a three-way phone call he had with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
Current Affairs 13th September 2020
1. US cancels over 1,000 visas for Chinese nationals citing security The United States has revoked visas for more than 1,000 Chinese nationals under a May 29 presidential proclamation to suspend entry from China of students and researchers deemed security risks. The visa action was being taken under a proclamation…
Current Affairs 12th September 2020
1. MHA clears FCRA to directly credit donations After over three and a half decades, foreign-based followers of Sikhism will now be able to credit donations or ‘daswandh’ (one-tenth of income) directly in a dedicated account of the Golden Temple. The Union government registered Sri Harmandir Sahib under Foreign Contribution…