UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 490

12345 1. Consider the following GI Protected varieties of India and their respective states: 1. Navara Rice – Tamil Nadu 2. Kalanamak Rice – Uttar Pradesh 3. Pokkali Rice  – Kerala Which among the above matches is / are correct? ..

AP brings COVID-19 treatment under Dr YSR Aarogyasri State’s Free Healthcare Scheme

On July 9, 2020, the Andhra Pradesh Government brought COVID-19 treatment under Dr YSR Aarogyasri health care scheme of the state. Highlights Under the scheme, the treatment cost of COVID-19 is to be borne by the state government. The Government ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

China to increase its Nuclear Power: Plans to build 6 to 8 reactors/year

On July 9, 2020, the China Nuclear Energy Association announced that it is to increase the country’s nuclear power to 200 GW by 2035. Highlights China is to achieve the target by installing 6 to 8 nuclear reactors a year ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

India-US to begin joint Ayurvedic Clinical trials for COVID-19

On July 9, 2020, India and United States began joint Ayurvedic Clinical trials against COVID-19. The joint research is to be supported by the Indo-US Science Technology Forum (IUSSTF). Highlights There are three ongoing collaborations between US-based institutions and India ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

FactsBox: First Automated RT-PCR machine

The Pune-based molecular diagnostics enterprise Mylab has launched “Compact XL”. It is the first fully automated machine in India to perform molecular diagnostic tests including RT-PCR for COVID-19. Highlights The Compact XL machine will automate lab processes starting from sample ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

India Global Week 2020 to be held in London

On July 9, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to address the India Global Week 2020. The event is to be held in London. From UK, Prince Charles is to address the event. Highlights The forum is to focus on ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Top GKToday’s News Headlines-9 July 2020

Here are the Top GKToday’s News Headlines-9 July 2020 INDIA COVID-19: Navy’s Operation Samudra Setu to bring back Indians stranded abroad concluded New diplomats: David Pine, High Commissioner of New Zealand, Philip Barton, High Commissioner of UK, Akhatov Dilshod Khamidovich, ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

World Bank presents its report to Finance Commission of India

On July 8, 2020, the World Bank submitted its report on Health, Nutrition and Population to the Finance Commission of India. It is to be noted that the finance commission is consulting the World Bank to decide on the allocation ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Current Affairs: July 09, 2020

1. Which country’s Railways has set up the world’s first solar power plant to directly power Overhead line? [A] China[B] India[C] United States[D] Singapore Show Answer Correct Answer: B [India] Notes:Indian Railways has set up a solar power plant, for ..

Asia Cup 2020 cancelled

On July 8, 2020, the BCCI President Saurav Ganguly announced that the Asia Cup T20 was cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic. Highlights Following the cancellation, the next Asia Cup is to be held in Sri Lanka. And Asia Cup 2022 ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020