200% increase in Cyber incidents in India

In the last two months (May and June, 2020), the number of cyber incidents have increased by 200%. However, there is no evidence that the incidents raised due to the tensions between India and China. Highlights According to the Chief ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

What is Seabed 2030 Project?

The Nippon Foundation-GEBCO recently announced that it has finished mapping one-fifth of the world ocean floor under the Seabed 2030 Project. The Seabed 2030 project was launched in 2017 at the United Nations Ocean Conference to survey the ocean floor. ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

European Think Tank: Act East Policy of India has shifted its Geostrategic posture in Indo-Pacific

On July 7, 2020, the European Foundation for South Asian Studies (EFSAS) said that Act East policy of India has shifted the Geostrategic posture of India in the Indo-Pacific. Highlights The EFSAS is a European think tank. According to the ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

China’s new border dispute with Bhutan

China is now claiming the Sakteng wildlife sanctuary in Eastern Bhutan to be part of its territory. What is the issue? The boundary between China and Bhutan has never been demarcated. For a long time, the countries have disputes over ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

What is Elyments?

Elyments is a social media super app. The app was launched by vice president Venkiah Naidu. Highlights The application allows the users to stay in touch through video calls, vibrant feed, private groups. The application is available in eight Indian ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Current Affairs: July 07, 2020

1. Which international organisation has released the report titled ‘COVID-19 and Tourism’? [A] UNWTO[B] UNCTAD[C] UNIDO[D] UNFPA Show Answer Correct Answer: B [UNCTAD] Notes:The United Nation’s trade and development body, UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) has recently ..

FactsBox: Odisha Balaram Yojana

The Odisha Government recently launched Balaram Yojana to provide crop loans to landless farmers. The new scheme will help landless cultivators get loan through joint liability groups. Key Features The scheme has set target to provide farm loans to 7 ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Amazon 7th July, 2020 Quiz Answers

1.The birth anniversary of which Indian statistician is celebrated as The National Statistics Day on June 29? PC Mahalanobis 2.Jim Carrey starred as Dr Robotnik, the primary antagonist in which 2020 movie? Sonic the Hedgehog 3.Which country has extended the ..

Chinese Army begin withdrawing from Galwan valley

On July 7, 2020, the Chinese army was seen removing tents and structures after an agreement between the commanders of Indian and Chinese army. Highlights The Indian and Chinese army conducted violent clashes along the Line of Actual Control that ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Top GKToday’s News Headlines-7 July 2020

Here are the Top GKToday’s News Headlines-7 July 2020 INDIA China starts withdrawing troops from Galwan Valley, Gogra Hot Spring and Pangong Tso in Eastern Ladakh Wang Yi (Chinese Special Representative of the China-India Boundary Question, State Councillor and Foreign ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020