DAILY GK 25 FEB 2020
1. 1st
State to achieve 100% LPG coverage
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Himachal Pradesh became
the 1st state in the country to have 100% LPG (Liquified
Petroleum Gas) coverage due to the implementation of PMUY (Pradhan Mantri
Ujjwala Yojana) scheme.Following the implementation of the PMUY scheme, the
state government launched ‘Himachal Grihini Suvidha Yojana’ in
May 2018 to cover the scheme to remaining households.
2. Trophies
for Republic Day Parade 2020
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Defense Minister Rajnath Singh presented
trophies to the best marching contingents for Republic Day Parade 2020 at
Delhi.The Indian Air Force contingent named as the best among
the three services. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is
named as the best marching contingent in the Central Armed Police Forces and
other additional forces category.
3. Mahathir
Mohamad resigned as Malaysia’s PM
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The world’s Oldest government leader Mahathir
bin Mohamad (94) resigned as Malaysia’s PM. His
resignation has been accepted by Malaysia’s king Al-Sultan Abdullah of Pahang
and also named him as the Interim prime minister of Malaysia until a successor
is appointed.
4. Katherine
Johnson passed away at 101
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Famous NASA mathematician Katherine
Johnson passed away at the age of 101 in Virginia, US (United States).
She was born on August 26, 1918, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, US. Her
life was portrayed in the movie “Hidden Figures”.
