NSE launches refiner standards for BIS standard Gold

On July 10, 2020, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) launched NSE refiner Standards for BIS Standard Gold. Highlights Under the new standards, NSE will accept gold bars produced by Indian manufacturers. Till date, NSE accepted only gold bars that were ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

China launches Shiyan-6, Gaofen and APStar-6D satellites

On July 9, 2020, China launched APStar-6D communications satellite. In the last week, China has launched three satellites in 2 rockets. This includes the Gaofen remote sensing satellite, Xibaipo and Shiyan-6. The Shiyan-6 satellite will be used to study environment ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

India to invite Australia to Malabar Exercise

India is to invite Australia to join the Malabar Exercise for the first time. With Australia participating in the exercise, for the first time all members of Quad will be engaged at military level. The exercise will bring together the ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

PM Modi dedicates “Rewa Solar Project” to the nation

On July 10, 2020, PM Modi will inaugurate the 750 MW of Rewa Solar Project. It is Asia’s largest solar power project. It is located in the Rewa district of Madhya Pradesh. Highlights The Rewa project consists of three solar ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Current Affairs: July 10, 2020

1. Which financial institution has approved USD 400 million loan to support the Namami Gange programme of India? [A] Asian Development Bank[B] World Bank[C] International Monetary Fund[D] Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Show Answer Correct Answer: B [World Bank] Notes:The World ..

ISRO to launch Amazonia satellite of Brazil

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is to launch Amazonia-1 satellite developed by Brazil in August 2020. Highlights Amazonia-1 is the first earth observation satellite completely developed by Brazil. The operations of Amazonia-1 will be held jointly under China-Brazil Earth ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

National Mission for Manuscripts: 108 volumes of Mongolian Kanjur to be reprinted

On July 10, 2020, the Ministry of culture launched a project to reprint 108 volumes of Mongolian Kanjur under the National Mission for Manuscripts. Highlights On the occasion of Dharma Chakra Day, five sets of Mongolian Kanjur was presented to ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

India-European Union to hold virtual summit

The fifteenth India-European Union Summit is to be held on July 15, 2020 at Line of Actual Control. The summit is to be co-chaired by PM Modi and European Council President Charles Michel. Highlights The Summit will review the cooperation ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Top GKToday’s News Headlines-10 July 2020

Here are the Top GKToday’s News Headlines-10 July 2020 INDIA J&K: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates six bridges in Akhnoor (4) and Kathua (2) districts Army personnel asked to remove 89 apps, including Facebook and Instagram, from their mobile phones ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Amazon 10th July, 2020 Quiz Answers

1.Which country is helping Bhutan set up the 600MW Kholongchhu Hydro Electric Project? India 2.The Amazon Prime series ‘Breathe: Into the Shadows’ stars which of these Bollywood actors? Abhishek Bachchan 3.Recently inducted by the Indian Navy, after which mythical character ..