Page-113 of GKToday Archives: 2020
Eight Indian Beaches get Blue Flag International Eco-Label
On September 19, 2020, the Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar announced that 8 Indian beaches have been recommended for the Blue Flag International Eco label. The announcement was made on the eve of International coastal clean-up day. All the eight ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
India to roll out FELUDA Paper strip tests for COVID-19
On October 11, 2020, the Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan announced that India is to roll out Feluda Paper Strip test in next few weeks. Highlights The minister made the announcement during the fifth edition of “Sunday Samvaad”. Sunday ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
12 October 2020: Today’s News Headlines
Here are top News Headlines of 12th October 2020 India Health Ministry to roll out FELUDA paper-strip test for SARS-CoV-2 diagnosis; developed by CSIR-IGIB PM launches physical distribution of property cards under the ‘SVAMITVA’ (ownership) scheme in rural areas 8 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
PM Modi: Rs 100 Commemorative Coin in honour of Vijaya Raje Scindia
On October 12, 2020, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to release a commemorative coin of 100 rupees in honour of Vijaya Raje Scindia. Vijaya Raje Scindia is also known as Rajmata of Gwalior. The coin is being released to ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
United Nations Still Birth Report
The United Nations recently launched a report on stillbirths titled “A Neglected Tragedy: The Global Burden of Stillbirths”. The report was created by UNICEF, World Health Organisation, World Bank and the United Nations department of economic and social affairs. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
National Action Plan for Conservation of Migratory Birds
India has launched the National Action Plan for the Conservation of Migratory Birds (2018-2023) along the central Asian flyway to reduce population decline of migratory birds and secure their habitat. The plan aims to conserve the migratory birds and their ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: October 11-12, 2020
1. What is the name of the Covid-19 awareness campaign launched by the Indian Prime Minister ahead of festive seasons? [A] Jan Andolan[B] Bharat Andolan[C] Covid Jagrutha[D] Covid Chodo India Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Jan Andolan] Notes:Prime Minister Narendra ..
Amazon Quiz Answers – 12 October, 2020
1.Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, who recently passed away, was the ruler of which country? Kuwait 2.In which of these cities has a single coach AC tram been unveiled with a library inside it- branded as Library on Wheels? ..
UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 584
12345 1. Which among the following was not one of the salient features of Poona Pact? Reservation in Provincial legislatures in favor of the depressed classes 18% Reservation for depressed classes in the central legislatures Education grant for the depressed ..
Rafael Nadal wins French Open, 2020
On October 11, 2020, Rafarl Nadal won the French Open, 2020 beating Novak Djokovic. This is Nadal’s 20th Grand Slam and 13th French Open title. Highlights Under female category of French Open, 2020, Iga Swiatek won the title. She was ..