Super-capacitor derived from Industrial waste cotton can help in energy storage: ARCI

The scientists at the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder, Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI) have developed a low-cost super-capacitor electrode made from industrial waste cotton and natural seawater has been used as an electrolyte in this process. The device ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Not possible to put a uniform cap on COVID-19 treatment expenses: SC

The apex court has ruled that it is not willing to decide on a uniform rate for the treatment of the COVID 19 disease in the country. However, the court has also asserted that no individual should be denied treatment ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Wagah Border reopened by Pakistan for Afghan Exports

Pakistan government has resumed the Afghan exports through the Wagah Border crossing as part of the Pakistan-Afghanistan Transit Trade Agreement. Pakistan had already opened the Pak-Aghan Border at Torkham and Chaman round the clock for six days a week, in ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Two Vaccines in India to start clinical trial for COVID-19: ICMR

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has stated that two vaccines developed in India are going to undergo trial from July 2020. The organization has decided to rope in 1000 volunteers for this purpose, at the earliest. These vaccines ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

New Economic Corridor projects worth Rs 20,000 Crores inaugurated in Haryana

The Union Road Transport and Highways Minister, Nitin Gadkari has laid the foundation stone for new economic corridor projects worth Rs 20,000 crores in Haryana. The virtual function was presided over by the Chief Minister of Haryana, Manohar Lal Khattar. ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Daniel Lewis Lee: First Federal Execution in US in 17 years

The United States Justice Department has stated that Daniel Lewis Lee (47), convicted of murdering three people of a family, was put to death by lethal injection. This is the first federal execution in the country in the last 17 ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Baloxavir can prevent spread of flu to household members: US Journal

The New England Journal of Medicine has published an article in which the researchers have claimed that a single dose of Baloxavir Marboxil can be effective in reducing the spread of the flu-related diseases among the households. This conclusion has ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Top GKToday’s News Headlines-15 July 2020

Top GKToday’s News Headlines-15 July 2020 INDIA Rajasthan: Sachin Pilot sacked as Deputy Chief Minister, State Congress President HRD Ministry issues guidelines to States, U.T.s regarding education of migrant workers’ children Number of undernourished people in India declined from 249.4 ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Amazon 15th July, 2020 Quiz Answers

1.India recently announced plans to procure 21 MiG-29 fighter jets from which nation under its latest defense deal? Russia 2.Which Indian organisation has recently started the broadcast of its first ever Sanskrit ‘news magazine’ program – Sanskrit Saptahiki? All India ..

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 495

12345 1. Consider the following 6 rivers of Indus System: Indus Jhelum Chenab Sutlej Beas Ravi As per the Indus Water Treaty, India has got rights for exclusive use of all of the waters of which of the above river ..