Page-181 of GKToday Archives: 2020
National Education Policy 2020: Karnataka set to be the first state to implement
Karnataka is going to be the first state in India to implement the new National Education Policy 2020. Necessary administrative reforms and amendments are reportedly being implemented by the state government to welcome the newly launched National Education Policy. Key ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Kallis, Sthalekar, Abbas inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame list
The International Cricket Council (ICC) honored three retired legends of the game of 22 yards with the inclusion in the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. The three great players are South African all-rounder and former coach of IPL team KKR, ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 536
12345 1. Which among the following is an essential feature of a Unitary Government ? Written Constitution Independence of Judiciary Double Citizenship None of the above 2. Consider the following statements: The Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha is also a ..
VA Tech Wabag wins Global Water Award
Chennai based leading water technology Indian Multinational VA Tech Wabag Ltd. bagged the prestigious Global Water Award for its 45 million liters a day Tertiary Treatment Reverse Osmosis Plant at Koyambedu, Chennai. Key highlights The plant has won the distinction ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
China sells its advanced combat ship to Pakistan
China handed over an advanced warship to Pakistan. The warship is the largest China has built for any country so far. It is going to strengthen the Naval regiment of Pakistan as well as deepen the military and strategic ties ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Current Affairs – August 24, 2020 [Evening Headlines]
Here are the Current Affairs Evening Headlines of August 24, 2020 by GKToday: Aramco suspends deal to build $10 billion oil refinery in China Saudi Arabia’s Aramco has suspended a deal to build $10 billion refining and petrochemical complex in ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
US FDA authorizes to use blood plasma for Covid-19 treatment
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of America has authorized the use of blood plasma from the COVID-19 survivors. It will be used to treat the disease. As stated by the FDA, it can decrease the mortality of the patients ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Bayern Munich wins UEFA Champions League 2019-20
German professional sports club Bayern Munich won the UEFA Champions League title for the sixth time by defeating Paris Saint-Germain 1-0. The club bagged their maiden UEFA Champions League title in 1974. Highlights French professional footballer, Kingsley Junior Coman was ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Aadhaar authentication for new GST registration activated
Aadhaar authentication has been activated by the Government for the registration of new goods and services tax, which will provide an impetus for the enhancement of ease of doing business. Physical verification is not needed for new registration but the ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Earth Overshoot Day: observed on August 22
“Earth Overshoot Day” was observed on 22nd August. The international research organization Global Footprint Network, which is also a partner organization of the New Economics Foundation observes the day every year. What is the significance of the day? Earth Overshoot ..