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India will host AFC Women’s Asian Cup in 2022
India will host AFC Women’s Asian Cup in 2022
- India has been selected to host the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup.
- This was announced by the Women’s Committee of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 19 February 2020.
- India is the first South Asian country to host the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Asian Cup.
- Chinese Taipei and Uzbekistan were the other competing candidates.
France to Shut Down its Oldest Nuclear Complex Fessenheim Power Plant by June 2020
France to Shut Down its Oldest Nuclear Complex Fessenheim Power Plant by June 2020
- The 2X920 MW Fessenheim Nuclear Power Plant is the oldest operational nuclear power plant in France.
- French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has announced that the entire complex will come to a halt on June 30, 2020.
- The Unit 1 of the plant will close on 22nd February 2020 while the Unit 2 on 30th June 2020.
- The plan to shut down the plant has been taken to balance nuclear produced energy and electricity with increased generation from renewable sources.
- The government has planned to close the coal-based plants by 2022 to reduce greenhouse gases.
- Currently, France receives more than 70% of its electricity from nuclear power; the new plan would cap the amount of electricity from nuclear power at 50% by 2035.
Govt to Launch Tilhan Mission to Boost Oilseed Production
Govt to Launch Tilhan Mission to Boost Oilseed Production
- The Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Minister of Rural Development, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar has announced that the government will launch Tilhan Mission to make the country self-reliant in oilseed production.
- Agriculture is the important pillar of the India’s economy and contributes 14 percent to the GDP.
- Apart from this, the government has also decided to create 10 thousand Farmers Producer Organisation (FPO) across the country. For this, assistance of over Rs 6,000 crore will be provided.
- Besides, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana will not be mandatory for farmers and it will be voluntary for them.
- Name of the Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Minister of Rural Development
- Tilhan Mission will be launched to boost production of which item?
- Name of the mission to boost oilseed production
Prakash Javadekar Releases Reference Annuals Books India 2020 and Bharat 2020
Prakash Javadekar Releases Reference Annuals Books India 2020 and Bharat 2020
- The Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar released the Reference Annual Books ‘India 2020’ and ‘Bharat 2020’ in New Delhi on 19 February 2020 along with the e-version of the year books.
- A Reference Annual is a comprehensive information about the country’s activities, progress and achievements of various Central Government Ministries, Departments and Organisations during the year in different fields.
- The book deal with all aspects of development, ranging from rural to urban, industry to infrastructure, science and technology, art and culture, economy, health, defence, education and mass communication.
- The Publications Division of the Information and Broadcasting ministry compiles the Reference Annual every year.
- Name of the Minister of Information and Broadcasting
Centre Plans to set up Central Consumer Protection Authority in April 2020 Beginning
Centre Plans to set up Central Consumer Protection Authority in April 2020 Beginning
- The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Shri Ram Vilas Paswan has informed that the government will set up Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) by the first week of April 2020.
- The CCPA to be set up under Consumer Protection Act 2019.
- An investigative wing will be formed under the aegis of the authority.
- Role and Responsibilities of the CCPA – Carry out inquiries and address issues in matters related to consumer rights, unfair trade practices, misleading advertisements and impose penalties for selling spurious and adulterated products.
- The rules related to Consumer Protection Act will be finalized within one and half months. Points to Remember:
- Name of the minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
