February 2020

United Nations (UN) Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) United Nations (UN) Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) will be organized in Gandhinagar, Gujarat begins 17 Feb and will conclude on February 22. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the United Nations (UN) Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) through video conferencing Topics such as the impact of … Read more 16-17.02.20 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

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 to 24 weeks for special categories of women that will be defined in the amendments … Read more 2-3-02.2020 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

The Personal Data Protection Bill Outlines framework for handling of personal data including its processing by public and private entities, has been referred to a Joint Committee of both the Houses. Bill will provide for protection of the privacy of individuals relating to their personal data, specify the flow and usage of personal data, create … Read more 11.02.20 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Govt committed to doubling farmers’ income by 2022, says Jai Ram Thakur   The state government is aiming to double the income of farmers by 2022, as per the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.   The Chief Minister said that a majority of farmers of the state were marginal and small … Read more 25.02.20 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal Pradesh celebrates its 50th Statehood Day Himachal Pradesh celebrated its 50th Statehood Day on 25 January. On January 25, 1971 Himachal Pradesh was carved out as the 18th State of the country, after being a Union Territory for over 15 years. INTERNATIONAL UK introduced new points-based visa system to boost the … Read more 22.02.20 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

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 various initiatives and empower them to use evidence to plan, implement and monitor their performance. … Read more 07-02-2020 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

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 the procurement of high-altitude clothing and equipment, leading to an acute shortage of essential clothing … Read more 04-02-2020 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

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 in India. UAVs are playing a significant role in wars and other tactical missions such … Read more 05-02-2020 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

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: The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub’ and the focus will be on ‘Digital Transformation of Defence’. … Read more 08-02-2020 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   18,852 registered under Himcare As many as 18,852 applications have been registered in the month of January under the Himcare scheme which include 15,442 new applications and 3,410 renew applications. The families which were not covered under Ayushman Bharat Scheme are covered under Himcare Scheme in the state and with a view … Read more 19.02.20 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs