Top GKToday’s News Headlines-20 June 2020

Here are the Top GKToday’s News Headlines-20 June 2020 INDIA Rajasthan Rajya Sabha election winners: K. C. Venugopal and Neeraj Dangi of Congress and Rajendra Gehlot of BJP MP Rajya Sabha election winners: Jyotiraditya Scindia and Sumer Singh Solanki of ..

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 470

12345 1. Consider the following Projects: Nagarjunsagar Nizamsagar Pochampad Which among the above projects involve all of Maharashtra, Karnataka as well as Andhra Pradesh? Only 1 Only 1 & 2 Only 2 & 3 All 1, 2 & 3 2. ..

Beijing offers tariff waiver for Dhaka amid border tensions with India

While India is working to counter Chinese aggression along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) , China has reached out to Bangladesh on June 16 by offering to waive off 97% tariff on 5161 traded items. Bangladesh is seen by ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Smriti Irani launches initiative to boost female participation in workforce

Women and child development minister Smriti Irani recently attended Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry – FLO  event. During this event the union minister launched FICCI-FLO’s ‘The Greater 50%’ initiative that focuses on improving the participation of women in the ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

US Supreme Court rules against Trump’s bid to end DACA

In a major setback for the Trump Administration, the United States Supreme Court has ruled against the President’s bid to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). DACA protects from deportation 650,000 migrants called “Dreamers”, who entered the US as ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Aizawl’s Rajiv Gandhi Stadium to be upgraded as KISCE under Khelo India

The Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju announced that Aizawl’s Rajiv Gandhi Stadium would be upgraded as Khelo India State Centre of Excellence (KISCE) under the Khelo India scheme. The sports ministry intends to set up one KISCE in each state ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

SATYABHAMA Portal for AtmaNirbhar Bharat in Mining and Mineral Sector launched

A portal named ‘Science and Technology Yojana for AtmaNirbhar Bharat in Mining Advancement (SATYABHAMA)’ was launched by Union Ministry of Mines and Coal, Pralhad Joshi. About the Portal The portal has been designed and developed by emphasizing the need for ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

US celebrates Juneteenth to mark the end of slavery

The United States marks the end of slavery within the country by observing Juneteenth (19th June). This day is celebrated with the annual unofficial holiday. This year, the day has more significance as millions of Americans confront the nation’s continued ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Ramgarh Lake becomes UP’s first notified wetland

The Uttar Pradesh notified Ramgarh Lake in Gorakhpur, which spreads over 737 hectare, under Wetland Management Rule, 2017 in order to restrict industrial and constructional activities around it. This makes it UP’s first notified wetland. The notification has been issued ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

World Sickle Cell Day observed on June 19

World Sickle Cell Day is observed on 19th June each year to create awareness about sickle cell at a national and international level. In 2008, the disease was recognised by the UNGA as a public health problem and “one of ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020