Page-115 of GKToday Archives: 2020
October 10: World Migratory Bird Day
The World Migratory Bird Day is celebrated twice a year, that is, on second Saturdays of May and October. Earlier in May, the day was celebrated on May 9, 2020. Both the days are celebrated under the same theme. This ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Goa: First to become Har Ghar Jal State; to provide 100% Tap Water Connections
On October 9, 2020, the Ministry of Jal Shakti announced that Goa has become the first state in India to provide 100% tap water connections in rural areas. Around 2.3 lakh households were covered in the state. Highlights On its ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: October 10, 2020
1. Sabah Al Khalid Al Sabah, who has resigned recently, was the Prime Minister of which country? [A] Bahrain[B] Kuwait[C] Oman[D] Saudi Arabia Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Kuwait] Notes:The Kuwait Government headed by the Prime Minister Sabah Al Khalid ..
India receives second set of Swiss Bank Account Details
On October 9, 2020, India received second set of Swiss bank details under the “Automatic Exchange Pact” signed with Switzerland. The pact was a key milestone of GoI in its fight back against black money. Highlights India is one among ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Amazon Quiz Answers – 10 October, 2020
1.Russian research and development enterprise ‘Zvezda’ has started the manufacturing of what for ISRO’s Gaganyaan Mission? Space Suit 2.The 13th edition of Aero India-21, Asia’s largest exposition of such a kind, will be held in which Indian city? Bengaluru 3.Which ..
10 October 2020: Today’s News Headlines
Here are top News Headlines of 10th October 2020 India Country’s first indigenous anti-radiation missile ‘Rudram’ successfully tested from Sukhoi-30 fighter aircraft IFS (Indian Foreign Service) Day celebrated on October 9 Rbi’s monetary policy RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 582
12345 1. The climate of a particular place depends upon: Latitude Ocean Currents Wind & Air Masses Elevation Relief Proximity with water Choose the correct option from the codes given below: 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 1 2 ..
Sagar Kavach Coastal Security Exercise and Matla Abhiyan Exercise held: Key Facts
The Indian Navy conducted a two-day coastal security exercise called “Sagar Kavach”. The exercise was conducted by Indian Navy along with Indian Coastal Guard. It is a half-yearly exercise to check coastal security mechanism and validate Standard Operating Procedure. Highlights ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Jagananna Vidya Kanuka Scheme launched in Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy has launched Jagan Anna Vidya kanuka scheme. The state government has allocated Rs 650 crores for the scheme. Under the scheme the state government will provide school kits to 43.32 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Mukhya Mantri Saur Swarojgar Yojana launched in Uttarakhand
The Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat recently launched Mukhyamantri Saur Swarojgar Yojana in Dehradun. The scheme promotes self-employment of the youth. It also promotes production of green energy. Key highlights The scheme mainly targets migrant workers and youth who ..