Page-120 of GKToday Archives: 2020
CSIRO: 14 million tonnes of microplastics on sea floor
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), an Australian government agency has recently found that the world sea floor is littered with more than 14 million tonnes of microplastics. These microplastics have entered the floor Through The breakdown of ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
What is Kamchatka Disaster?
The surfers of Kamchatka Peninsula of Russia recently complained of burning eyes, fever, throat ache and fear of losing sight. In hours after these complaints, millions of sea animals began to die in large numbers. Their bodies started to litter ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: October 07, 2020
1. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the appointment of Committee of Directors (CoD) to run which bank? [A] Yes Bank[B] Dhanlaxmi Bank[C] PMC Bank[D] Lakshmi Vilas Bank Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Dhanlaxmi Bank] Notes:The Reserve Bank of ..
October 5: Ganga River Dolphin Day
Every year, India celebrates Ganga River Dolphin Day on October 5. The day is celebrated since 2010. This is because, it was on October 5, the dolphins were declared as National Aquatic Animal. Highlights This year, the National Mission for ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
GoI approves 10 PLI projects of Rs 10.5 trillion in electronics manufacturing sector
On October 6, 2020, the Government of India approved 16 proposals under two flagship schemes (Make in India and Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan) in the electronics manufacturing sector. The projects are expected to bring Rs 11,000 crores of investments in ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Amazon Quiz Answers – 7 October, 2020
1.In the sport shown in the visual, what role is the person in picture performing? Pitcher 2.This famous historical site is located in which country? Jordan 3.Looking at the sea of red, identify which football club this is the home ..
7 October 2020: Today’s News Headlines
Here are top News Headlines of 7th October 2020 India Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan launches Ayush Standard Treatment Protocol for Covid-19; done by AYUSH Ministry in association with ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) and CSIR (Council of ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 579
12345 1. Which party of India has more or less the same symbol as that of Republican Party of USA? Samajwadi party Bahujan Samaj party Janta Dal (United) TDP 2. Which amendment restored the power of judicial review of the ..
Earthquake in Leh: Reasons, Causes, Effects of recent frequent tremors in North India
On October 6, 2020, a tremor of 5.4 magnitude occurred in Ladakh at a depth of 10 kilometres. This was reported by National Centre for Seismology. There were no reports of injuries and damages. Highlights Ladakh also faced an earthquake ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
“Digital Seva Setu Programme” launched by Gujarat Government for rural areas
On October 6, 2020, the Gujarat State Government launched “Digital Seva Setu Programme” for rural areas. The programme was launched under the Bharat Net Project of the Centre. Highlights The programme connects village panchayats and will provide twenty types of ..