Page-114 of GKToday Archives: 2020
Bangalore Rose Onions: Key Facts, GI Tag, Exports, Production, characteristics
The Government of India recently allowed export of Bangalore Rose onions. Earlier the union government had banned the export of all varieties of onions. Bangalore rose onions were given with Geographical Indication tag in 2015. Unique characteristics of Bangalore Rose ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
11 October 2020: Today’s News Headlines
Here are top News Headlines of 11th October 2020 India Interview for govt. jobs abolished in 23 States and 8 UTs: MoS for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Dr Jitendra Singh Parliamentary panel to look into the issue of TRP ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
October 11: International Day of the Girl Child
Every year, International Day of the Girl Child is celebrated by UNICEF. It is celebrated on October 11. This year, the day is celebrated under the following theme Theme: My voice, our equal future Highlights The International Day of Girl ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Amazon Quiz Answers – 11 October, 2020
1.Name India’s first multi-wavelength astronomical observatory, that recently completed five years of imaging celestial objects in space. Astrosat 2.In September 2020, which former Indian bowler was appointed the chairperson of BCCI women’s selection committee? Neetu David 3.Which Bollywood actor was ..
UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 583
12345 1. In which year Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act came into force? 2004 2006 2008 2010 2. The lung fluke disease (paragonimiasis) is sometimes confused with the tuberculosis. The lung fluke disease is__: caused by a round ..
Tree Transplantation Policy of Delhi Government: Key Facts
On October 9, 2020, the Cabinet under Delhi Chief Minister Shri Arvind Kejriwal approved “Tree Transplantation Policy”. The policy makes it mandatory to transplant 80 percentage of the trees that are being felled for a development project. Also, an additional ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
COVAXIN to use Alhydroxiquim-II to boost Immune Response
The first COVID-19 vaccine, COVAXIN is currently in phase II trials in the country. The vaccine is to use Alhydroxiquim-II to boost the immune system. Highlights COVAXIN has sought the approval of Drugs Controller General of India to begin phase ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
India donates N95 masks to US
The Government of India has donated 1.8 million N95 masks to the state of Philadelphia in United States. The masks were donated based on the request made by the mayor of Philadelphia on October 5 2020. The masks are to ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Indigenously developed RUSTOM II Drone Test Fire Successful
On October 9, 2020, the Defence Research Development Organisation tested Rustom 2 drone successfully. The Drone is capable of carrying payloads depending on the mission objectives. This includes aperture radar, situational awareness systems and electronic intelligent systems. Highlights The Rustom ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
October 10: World Mental Health Day
Every year, the World Mental Health Day is celebrated on October 10. The day was first initiated by World Federation for Mental Health. The day is marked by several International organisations spread all over the world. In some countries like ..