Page-251 of GKToday Archives: 2020
Indian Scientists Use Magnetic Minerals for Climate Change Forecasting
The scientists from the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, have related climate change with magnetic minerals. According to them, magnetic mineralogy can be used effectively in this regard ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
‘Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients’ Report Published by TIFAC
Technology Information Forecasting and Assessment Council, an autonomous organization working under the Department of Science and Technology, has released the report on the API development in India. The report titled ‘Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients – Status, Issues, Technology Readiness’ has focused ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Coir and Coir Products Exports from India touch All-Time High in 2019-20
The exports of coir and coir-related products from India have recorded an all-time high in 2019-2020 with the total value at Rs 2757.90 crores, up from the figures in 2018-19 in which the total value stood at Rs 2728.04 crores. ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Invalid Pension to Armed Forces Personnel even with Service of Less than 10 years Approved by Govt.
The government has taken the decision that invalid pension for the armed forces will now be extended to the army personnel with less than 10 years of service also. Earlier, any army personnel would be eligible for this only after ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Chinese Officials Implementing Oppressive Laws against Hong Kong to be put under Sanctions by US
The US Administration has passed legislation that will hold responsible the particular Chinese officials who are implementing any oppressive law against Hong Kong. The US Government has also decided to end any kind of preferential treatment for Hong Kong. This ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
World Youth Skills Day: 15th July
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has addressed the youths of the country through the Digital Skills Conclave, on the occasion of the World Youth Skills Day and has advised them to always upgrade their skills in order to stay relevant ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
First indigenously developed Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Conjugate Vaccine Approved by DCGI
The first-ever completely home-grown Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Conjugate Vaccine has been approved by the Drug Controller General of India. The vaccine has been developed by Serum Institute of India, Pune. Serum Institute of India is also involved in the development of ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Day-to-Day Hearing on the Maharashtra Maratha Reservation Case in SC from July 27
The Supreme Court has decided to commence day-to-day hearing of the Maratha Reservation Case, from July 27. The petition is regarding the constitutional validity of legislation passed by the Maharashtra government, granting reservation rights to the Maratha community in the ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Kedarnath Dham Development Work Reviewed by PM Modi
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has taken stock of the development project work going on at Kedarnath Dham in order to make it more tourist-friendly and also to increase the divinity of the Dham. The ongoing project will also focus ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Sanctions on China Possible for South China Sea Actions: USA
A top US diplomat has criticized the expansionary tactics played by China in the South China Sea and has also threatened it with possible sanctions in the coming months. The USA has long been protesting against the coercion politics played ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020