Russia: First Country in the world to complete COVID-19 human trials

The Sechenov University of Russia has successfully completed the human trials of COVID-19 vaccine. Thereby, Russia has become the first country in the world to complete COVID-19 trials. Highlights The first phase of Russian clinical trials included testing 18 volunteers. ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Indian Railways to introduce Made in India Innovations

The Railway Board is to introduce 20 Made in India innovations to make train journeys of passengers comfortable and safe. Highlights The innovations include Ultrasonic detection of rails, natural water coolers, bell system, real time CCTV footage, air quality monitoring, ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

July 12: Malala Day

On July 12, the United Nations observed Malala Day in order to honour the rights of women and children all over the world. Malala is a Pakistani activist. Highlights Every year, United Nations celebrates Malala Day on the birth anniversary ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Current Affairs: July 12-13, 2020

1. Which state government has constituted a commission to protect the Constitutional rights of tribal communities? [A] Odisha[B] Madhya Pradesh[C] Gujarat[D] Chhattisgarh Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Gujarat] Notes:The State Government of Gujarat has recently constituted a five-member commission to ..

Top GKToday’s News Headlines-13 July 2020

Top GKToday’s News Headlines-13 July 2020 INDIA Veteran Gujarati writer and journalist Nagindas Sanghvi dies at 100; awarded Padma Shri in 2019 ECONOMY & CORPORATE Indian Railways transport dry chillies from Guntur in AP to Benapole in Bangladesh for first ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Amazon 13th July, 2020 Quiz Answers

1.Invented by and named after Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki, the ‘Miyawaki Method’ is a unique technique to do what? Grow forests 2.Recently ISRO’s Mangalyaan sent images of the biggest moon of Mars. What is it called? Phobos 3.The Hagia Sophia ..

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 493

12345 1. Consider the following statements with respect to Earth’s Lithosphere: Lithosphere is a part of Earth’ Crust only The Oceanic lithosphere is denser than the continental lithosphere Which among the above statements is / are correct? Only 1 is ..

Amazon 12th July, 2020 Quiz Answers

1.What is the name of the longest ever freight train- 2.8 kms long, recently started by the Indian Railways? Shesh Naag 2.Which country just completed the BeiDou constellation, one of four global navigation networks alongside GPS, GLONASS and Galileo? China ..

Top GKToday’s News Headlines-12 July 2020

Here are the Top GKToday’s News Headlines-12 July 2020 INDIA Supreme Court allows email, fax, instant messaging apps like ‘WhatsApp’ for service of notices, summons India’s 2018 Tiger Census sets a new Guinness Record for being the world’s largest camera ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 492

12345 1. What is the maximum strength of Rajya Sabha ? 232 250 245 240 2. Consider the following: 1. Moon 2. Earth 3. Venus Which among the following is the increasing order of albedo of the above three bodies? ..