Page-122 of GKToday Archives: 2020
Ravi Chopra Committee: SC Orders violated in Chardham Project
The Supreme Court appointed Ravi Chopra Committee has alleged that the Chardham road project has violated court order. What is the issue? The Supreme Court had ruled that width of roads constructed under Chardham project shall be 5.5 metres. This ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
GoI appoints Monetary Policy Committee Members
On October 5, 2020, the Government of India appointed economists Jayant R Varma, Shashank Bhide and Ashima Goyal as members of Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). Their appointments were cleared by the Appointment Committee of the Cabinet chaired by PM Modi. ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Amazon Quiz Answers – 6 October, 2020
What are these birds called? Flamingoes This famous bridge is located in which city? San Francisco Name this food item, popular in France and around the world Crepe What is the name given to this young one of an animal? ..
UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 578
12345 1. Consider the following: 1. Retired Judge of Supreme Court 2. Retired Judge of High Courts As per the provisions of Constitution of India, who among the above can sit and act as judge of Supreme Court? Only 1 ..
CEPI to include India among six other countries for COVID-19 Vaccine Testing
The Global Initiative of Coalition of Epidemic Preparedness for Innovation, CEPI has identified six labs from countries such as Britain, Netherlands, Italy, Canada, Bangladesh and India. Highlights The THSTI lab of India has been recognised under the global network of ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
India contributes 3,000 vials of Remdesivir to Myanmar
On October 5, 2020, the Government of India contributed 3,000 vials to Myanmar under the framework of India-Myanmar Foreign Office Consultation. Highlights The 3,000 vials of Remdesivir drug was provided by Army Chief Naravane to the Myanmar State counsellor Aung ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Referendum in New Caledonia rejects independence from France
The New Caledonia is a French territory located in southwest Pacific Ocean. It is a popular tourist spot and well known for its coral seas. The territory voted against independence from France under its new referendum that was held recently. ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Yudh Prasdushan Ke Virudh: Mega Anti-Pollution Campaign launched by Delhi CM
On October 5, 2020, the Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched a Mega Anti-Pollution Campaign, called “Yudh Prasudushan ke Virudh”. The campaign was launched to reduce pollution levels in Delhi. During the campaign, the Delhi Government will focus on technology ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
World Space Week, 2020: Key Facts
The World Space Week is celebrated between October 4, 2020 and October 10, 2020. The week is being celebrated under United Nations resolution that was passed in 1999. Highlights The week celebrates contributions of space science and technology. This year ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
42nd GST Council Meet held
On October 5, 2020, Finance Minister Smt Nirmala Sitaraman chaired the 42nd GST Council Meet. Key Highlights The GST Council could not finalize borrowing plans of states to meet the compensation short fall after eight hours of meet. 18% of ..