Page-309 of GKToday Archives: 2020

India Joins Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence

India joined the (GPAI) as Founding Member, Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) is an international and multi-stakeholder initiative to guide the responsible development and use of AI, grounded in human rights, inclusion, diversity, innovation, and economic growth. India joined ..

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Oscar Awards Postponed to April 25

Due to the disruption caused by COVID 19 in the film industry many of the release dates of films in 2020 had to be rescheduled and because of this Oscars awards of 2021 will be held on April 25, the ..

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India joins Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence

On June 15, 2020, India joined the Global Partnership of Artificial Intelligence as a founding member. Highlights The other leading member countries that joined along with India are UK, USA, European Union, Australia, France, Canada, Germany, Mexico, Italy, Republic of ..

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SIPRI Yearbook: Nuclear Weapons of India and China increases

On June 15, 2020, the Swedish think-tank launched the SIPRI Yearbook, 2020.According to the yearbook, India and China have increased their nuclear arsenal as compared to 2019. Key findings The think tank also reports that China is modernizing its nuclear ..

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Current Affairs: June 16, 2020

1. Which Indian state/UT has launched an integrated Flood Warning System named ‘iFLOWS’? [A] New Delhi[B] Odisha[C] Maharashtra[D] West Bengal Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Maharashtra] Notes:The Chief Minister of Maharashtra Uddhav Thackeray and Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan launched ..

Rapid Antigen Test Kits recommended

On June 15, 2020, the Indian Council of Medical Research recommended the use of Rapid Antigen test kits along with RT-PCR in containment zones. Highlights The Antigen test kits will allow faster diagnosis. They will reduce laboratory examination. The maximum ..

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Amazon Quiz Time Answers-16th June 2020

1.Which of these movies marks director Priyadarshan’s comeback to Bollywood after a period of 7 years? Answer: Hungama 2 2.The only dolphin sanctuary of India is located in which state? Answer: Bihar 3.Which team is scheduled to play a 3 ..

Top GKToday’s News Headlines-16 June 2020

Here are the Top GKToday’s News Headlines-16 June 2020 INDIA ICMR recommends use of rapid antigen test kits for diagnosis of COVID-19 in combination with RT-PCR test COVID-19 International Film Festival: Odia short film ‘Martyapura Re Jamaraj’ (‘Yamaraj on earth’) ..

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 466

12345 1. Who among the following was appointed as chairman of a committee established by the Supreme Court to make the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984 more effective and also to suggest suitable changes or alterations which ..

India’s first gas trading platform launched

On June 15, 2020, the Indian Energy Exchange launched the first gas trading platform. The platform was inaugurated by the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan. Highlights The Indian Gas Exchange, the online gas trading platform will act ..

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