Rajasthan set to launch Indira Rasoi Yojana in urban areas

The Rajasthan government has decided to start the Indira Rasoi Yojana in the urban areas of the state with effect from August 20 and necessary instructions in this regard have already been issued by the government. Details of the Scheme ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

Sanskrit Diwas celebrated on August 3

Sanskrit Diwas was celebrated on August 3 in order to recognize one of the oldest languages in the world. It is also known as ‘Vishvasamkritadinam’ and is observed on the Poornima (full moon) of the ‘Shravana’ month and it is ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

Two NASA Astronauts water-landed on the Earth

Two NASA astronauts made safe water-landing in the Gulf of Mexico and this is the first time such a thing has taken place since 1975 Mission by NASA. This was also the first astronaut trip to orbit by a private ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

IPL 2020 tournament to be held in UAE

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that the IPL 2020 Tournament is going to be held in UAE from September 19 and it will end on November 10, 2020. Among the main changes introduced due ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

Hyderabad ranks 16th in CCTV Surveillance globally

According to a report published by a UK-Based firm, Hyderabad airport has been ranked 16th among the “Top 20 Most Surveilled Cities globally.” This has been intimated by the office of the Director-General of Hyderabad Police. Highlights According to the ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

Current Affairs: August 04, 2020

1. Which financial institution has launched the ‘MSME Saksham’ portal, in association with TransUnion CIBIL? [A] SIDBI[B] RBI[C] NABARD[D] NHB Show Answer Correct Answer: A [SIDBI] Notes:The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has launched a knowledge portal named ..

Amazon 4th August, 2020 Quiz Answers

1.Who recently became the second-fastest all-rounder to reach the Test double of 4000 runs and 150 wickets? Ben Stokes 2.Rose Christiane Raponda became the first female prime minister of which country in July 2020? Gabon 3.Lourdes Roman Catholic shrine, which ..

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 515

12345 1. Consider the following comparisons of the Surface Oceanic Currents and Deep Oceanic Currents? While surface currents are primarily driven by winds, deep currents are primarily driven by density differences While surface currents are swift, deep currents are relatively ..

Top GKToday’s News Headlines-4 August 2020

August 4, 2020 Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for August 4, 2020 India Sanskrit Day celebrated on August 3 Sanskrit Day was celebrated on August 3, 2020. The day is observed every year on the full moon day of ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

Amazon 3rd August, 2020 Quiz Answers

1.Helios, Ulysses and the SOHO are all missions to study which astronomical body? Sun 2.Which famous temple is located in Prabhas Patan near Junagadh in Saurashtra? Somnath Temple 3.The Chiang Mai Initiative is a multilateral currency swap arrangement among the ..