Page-11 of GKToday Archives: 2020
JSA II: Catch the Rain Awareness Generation Campaign
The Jal Shakti Abhiyan II: Catch the Rain Awareness Generation Campaign was recently launched in New Delhi. The campaign was launched by National Water Mission. It was launched under Ministry of Jal Shakti, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
100% FDI in DTH
The Union Cabinet recently approved revised guidelines for Direct to Home (DTH) broadcasting services. The guidelines allow 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in DTH. Also, it has increased the license period to twenty years. Earlier, it was ten years. What ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM)
The Medium Range Surface to Air Missile, MRSAM was recently tested from a defence facility in Odisha. It was jointly developed by the Defence Research development Organisation and the Israel Aerospace Industries. About MRSAM MRSAM is a one command control ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Current Affairs – December 24, 2020 [Today’s News Headlines]
Here are Today’s News Headlines for December 24, 2020 India MRSAM Test successful The Medium Range Surface to Air Missile for the Indian Army was successfully tested on December 23, 2020. It is jointly developed by DRDO and the Israel ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: December 24, 2020
1. Which Union Ministry presents the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Telecom Skill Excellence Awards? [A] Ministry of Skill Development[B] Ministry of Power[C] Ministry of Communication[D] Ministry of Electronics and IT Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Communication] Notes:Department of Telecommunication, ..
National Consumer Rights Day: December 24
Every year, the National Consumer Rights Day is celebrated on December 24 in India. The World Consumer Rights Day is celebrated on March 15. The National Consumer Day is celebrated through out India to protect the interests of the consumers. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Amazon Quiz Answers – 24 December, 2020
1.Which city hosts the India International Cherry Blossom Festival every year? Shillong 2.Scientists studying data from the Curiosity rover have found evidence for an ancient ice-covered lake in Gale Crater on which planet? Mars 3.Xavier Bettel is the current Prime ..
National Startup Awards 2021
The Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade has invited applications for National Startup Awards 2021. The National Startup Awards are presented recognising outstanding startups and ecosystem enablers. The 2021 awards are to cover flagship schemes launched by Government ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 657
1. Consider the following statements regarding the Cuddapah and Vindhyan systems of rock formations : The well-known Panna and Golcunda diamonds are found in the Cuddapah system. Vindhyan System is the famous source of red sandstone and other building material. ..
Current Affairs – December 23, 2020 [Daily News Digest]
GKToday provides daily summary of important Current Affairs Topics selected from National and International News. Here is the list of articles covered under Current Affairs December 23, 2020. Bengal Basin-India’s Eighth Functional Basin The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation recently began ..