11th World Humanitarian Day (WHD) observed by UN on August 19 with hashtag #RealLifeHeroes

The United Nations observed the 11th year of World Humanitarian Day on August 19. As stated by the UN, this day is A global campaign that celebrates humanitarians – a “thank you” to the people who have committed their lives ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

Om Birla attended the Fifth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament: 5WCSP

The Speaker of Lok Sabha, Shri Om Birla attended the virtual mode of Fifth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament (5WCSP). Key highlights The two days long event was organized jointly by Geneva headquartered Inter Parliamentary Union and the Parliament ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 20, 2020

1. What is the name of the e-portal launched by the Tribal Ministry for promoting tribal health? [A] Aarogya[B] Swasthya[C] Vandana[D] Tribal Raksha Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Swasthya] Notes:Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda has recently launched a ..

‘Tribes India On Wheels’: Mobile Vans launched by Tribal ministry

The Minister of Tribal Affairs, Sh. Arjun Munda launched the “Tribes India On Wheels” Mobile Vans, virtually on Wednesday. A total of 57 mobile vans have been flagged off in 31 cities. TRIFED has adopted the title ‘Go Vocal for ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

‘eSanjeevani’: Union Government’s tele-communication service made 2 lakh tele-consultations

Union Government’s digital health service platform “eSanjeevani” recorded two lakh telecommunications. Tamil Nadu tops the list and followed by Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala. Key Highlights On 9th August, the Union Health Ministry had called for a review ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

Current Affairs – August 20, 2020 [Morning Headlines]

Here are the Current Affairs Morning Headlines of August 20, 2020 by GKToday: India to build road connecting Ladakh, Manali In response to border row with China, India is building road connecting Ladakh and Manali via Nimu-Padam-Darcha axis. Once complete, ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

Amazon Quiz – 20 August, 2020 (Answers)

1.August 3 was recently celebrated in India as what day? World Sanskrit Day 2.On August 1, 2020, which freedom fighter’s 100th death anniversary was observed in India? Bal Gangadhar Tilak 3.Beirut is the capital and largest city of which country? ..

Current Affairs – August 20, 2020 [Top Headlines]

Here are top Current Affairs of August 20, 2020 INDIA Cabinet approves setting up of National Recruitment Agency for conducting Common Eligibility Test for various govt. jobs Health Ministry’s ‘eSanjeevani’ telemedicine service records 2 lakh tele-consultations Indian Railways procures Ninja ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

Induction of Ninja UAV by Indian railways for better surveillance

The railway has inducted unmanned aerial vehicles named Ninja for monitoring tracks and workshops and enhancing security surveillance systems. The drone technology will also be used in rescue, recovery, restoration operations at disaster sites. A team of Railway Protection Force ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 531

12345 1. Who among the following was the chairman of the Special Committee to examine the Draft Constitution of India ? Dr. B R Ambedkar Sir Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyer Sardar Patel Sardar Balvant Singh 2. Consider the following comparisons of ..