Page-196 of GKToday Archives: 2020
‘Sarthak’ Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) for Indian Coast Guard launched
An Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) for the Indian Coast Guard was launched and re-christened as Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Sarthak’. The launching ceremony was held at Goa Shipyard Limited and it was conducted through the video conferencing mode from the ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Defence Minister launches Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO)
The Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has launched the Naval Innovation and Indigenization Organization (NIIO) through an online webinar in order to inculcate the virtues of research and development in defence manufacturing in the Indian Navy. What is NIIO? It is ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 14, 2020
1. The ‘Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) Academy’ has been inaugurated in which city? [A] Mumbai[B] New Delhi[C] Lucknow[D] Gurugram Show Answer Correct Answer: B [New Delhi] Notes:Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has launched Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) Academy ..
Amazon Quiz – 14 August, 2020 (Answers)
1.Which of these veteran all rounders who played for the Knight Riders from 2011-2013, recently retired? Rajat Bhatia 2.Defense Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) has developed what medical bed isolation system to combat COVID-19? Aashray 3.Which body involving 5 nations ..
Top GKToday’s News Headlines-14 August 2020
Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for August 14, 2020 India DIAT develops face mask “Pavitrapati”, anti-microbial body suit “Aushada tara” Pune-based Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) developed a biodegradable face mask named “Pavitrapati” which acts a virus neutraliser ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 525
12345 1. What is the maximum number of candidates an EVM machine can support? 36 56 64 72 2. With reference to the Constitutional amendments in India, consider the following statements: A constitutional amendment bill must secure a majority of ..
NASA satellite finds 66 new exoplanets
The NASA’s planet-hunter TESS has found 66 exoplanets or worlds beyond our solar system, as well as nearly 2100 candidates as such candidates on which the astronomers are working to confirm if they have the chances to be called as ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Highlights: More than 2,800 projects completed under AMRUT scheme
States across India have completed 2854 projects worth Rs 11110 crores under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT), as per the data available on the website of AMRUT scheme. The scheme is meant to ensure the transformation ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Mi India pledges 2500 smartphones to children, to promote online education
The Chinese smartphone major Xiaomi has stated that its Indian arm MI India will distribute 2500 handsets worth Rs 2 crores to support online education of children who were the worst affected by the COVID 19 pandemic in the country. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
IFFI to be held in November at Goa, as per schedule
The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will be held in November 2020 as per the schedule of the event. The event is normally held in Goa between November 20 and 28. This year also, the same timeline is fixed ..