February 2020

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

ANDHRA PRADESH AP varsities asked to make all services available online As part of its efforts to rev up the higher education system, the Andhra Pradesh government has asked all universities in the state to soon go online and make all services available at the touch of a button. All universities have also been asked … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH Bird census explores Coringa’s fauna diversity The Census has recorded 26,734 birds of 96 species, including 47 migratory species such as Great Knot and Indian Skimmer, in the diverse ecosystem of mudflats, mangrove cover, marshy and wetland. The Godavari estuary continues to be a safe habitat supporting breeding of numerous migratory birds. However, … Read more

US President Donald Trump, likely to visit Ahmedabad on February 24 would participate in a grand roadshow in Ahmedabad and also tour the Sabarmati Ashram will likely inaugurate a newly-built cricket stadium here with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The mega event at the stadium will be similar to the “Howdy, Modi!” event held in the … Read more

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

ANDHRA PRADESH AP CM launches Rs 6,318 crore ‘Amma Vodi’ scheme for indigent mothers   Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday launched his government’s flagship programme ‘Amma Vodi’ scheme meant to support lakhs of poor and needy mothers to educate their children. in English medium in 4 years.   By … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH Andhra Pradesh: Soon, water aerodrome at Prakasam barrage   In a bid to boost tourism in the city, the Andhra Pradesh government is all set to build a first-of-its-kind water aerodrome upstream of Prakasam barrage in the city. AP Tourism is eyeing to run special services to Papikondalu, Vishakapatnam and Hyderabad to promote tourism packages.   Prakasam barrage has huge potential … Read more

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

Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand visited the Indian Military Academy Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand visited the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun to strengthen engagement and defence cooperation between the two countries. Princess Sirindhorn has also been an instructor and teaches history at Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy (CRMA). India and Thailand conducted a … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH AP CM launches scheme to provide financial assistance to students   Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday launched yet another scheme named after him ‘Jagananna Vasthi Deevena’ under which a financial assistance of Rs 2,300 crore would be provided to students pursuing various post-Intermediate courses to meet hostel … Read more