Page-137 of GKToday Archives: 2020
Amazon Quiz Answers – 25 September, 2020
1.Which of these teams recently went unbeaten to claim the 2020 Caribbean Premier League title? Trinbago Knight Riders 2.Which adhesive brand has recently been relaunched with the tagline ‘Repair is better than replace’? Araldite 3.’Ride together, Die together’ is the ..
India successfully conducts testing of Prithvi II missile
India recently conducted the test fire of Prithvi II missile, developed indigenously and was successful. The test was conducted at Chandipur Integrated Test Range, Odisha. Highlights The missile struck a range of 350 km. The test fire was one of ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 567
12345 1. The Part VI of constitution of India is not applicable to __: Arunachal Pradesh Jammu & Kashmir Sikkim Applicable in All States of India 2. Consider the following statements: Jnanpith Awards are India’s highest literary awards The First ..
India attends SAARC Foreign Ministers Informal Summit
On September 24, 2020, the external Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended the South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation Foreign Ministers Informal meet virtually. During the meet, it was highlighted that SAARC should overcome cross border terrorism, blocking of connectivity and ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Standards for Safety Evaluation of vehicles propelled by Hydrogen Fuel Cells
On September 24, 2020, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued the Standards for Safety Evaluation of vehicles propelled by Hydrogen Fuel Cells. About the new rules According to the new rules, the vehicles under Category M and ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
First Anniversary of Fit India Movement: PM Modi releases Age appropriate Fitness Protocols
On September 24, 2020, Fit India Dialogue was held virtually. PM Modi addressed the dialogue and released the “Age appropriate Fitness Protocols” marking the first anniversary of Fit India Movement. Highlights During the dialogue, the prime minister interacted with actor ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Plastic Parks Scheme: Key Facts
The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has recently approved to set up ten plastic parks in the country. The parks are being set up under the Plastic Park scheme that was launched in 2019. The plastic parks or to be set ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
PM Modi eases State Disaster Relief Fund to help states
On September 23, 2020, PM Modi met with chief ministers of seven States that have high incidence of covid-19 virus. More than 63% of active cases of covid-19 are concentrated in these seven States. They are Tamil nadu, Punjab, Maharashtra, ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
CAG report: Irregularities in Defence Purchases
On September 23, 2020, the Comptroller and Auditor General submitted its report on Defence Ministry to both the houses of the Parliament. Key findings of the Report The modernisation of Mi-17 medium lift helicopters that was proposed in 2002 has ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
CAG Report: 40% of toilets in Government schools unused
On September 23, 2020, the Comptroller and Audit General submitted its report to both the houses. The report was titled “Construction of Toilets in Schools by the CPSEs”. CPSEs are Central Public Sector Enterprises. The report found gaps in construction ..