CeNS: Low cost Catalyst for Hydrogen Generation

The scientists and researchers at the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences operating under Department of Science and Technology have invented a low cost effective way to generate hydrogen from water using Molybdenum dioxide. Key Findings of the Study ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Ministry of Urban Affairs releases advisories on Waste Management

On June 5, 2020, the Ministry of Urban Affairs released series of advisories on Effective waste management. The advisories were issued as a part of World Environment Day celebration. Highlights The three advisories released are as follows Advisory on Material ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Current Affairs: June 05-06 2020

1. What is the objective of the new initiative SWADES, that was seen in news recently? [A] Environment conservation[B] Employment Generation[C] Defence Procurement[D] Farmer welfare Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Employment Generation] Notes:The Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, the ..

June 6: Russian Language Day

Every year, on June 6, the United Nations celebrated Russian Language Day. This was established by the UNESCO in 2010. Why June 6? The Russian Language Day is celebrated on the birth day of Aleksandr Pushkin. He was a Russian ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Atal Innovation Mission: To promote Entrepreneurship

On June 5, 2020, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Atal Innovation Mission came together to promote culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in areas of mutual interest. Highlights The CSIR incubators will work under Atal Innovative Mission ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Amazon Quiz Time Answers-6th June 2020

1.Which of these cricketers has been nominated in 2020 for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna? Answer: Rohit Sharma 2.Which bollywood actor has launched his new Grooming & Personal Care Brand FRSH? Answer: Salman Khan 3.Indian Army officer Major Suman Gawani ..

Line of Actual Control: ITBP sanctions twin commands

On June 5, 2020, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police launced twin commands in Guwahati and Chandigarh ti supervise its deployment of troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Highlights The recent standoff between India and China in the regions of ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

“#iCommit” Initiative launched by Power Ministry

On June 5, 2020, the Ministry of Power launched the ‘#iCommit’ initiative on the occasion of World Environment Day. Highlights The initiative was launched to encourage stakeholders to continue providing efficient renewable power and resilient energy system in the future. ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

GoI: No New Schemes for a year

On June 5, 2020, the Government of India announced that no new schemes will be approved till March 31, 2021. Till then, the schemes under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana and Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan are to be implemented. Highlights ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Top GKToday’s News Headlines-6 June 2020

Here are the Top GKToday’s News Headlines-6 June 2020 INDIA World Environment Day: Govt. to implement Nagar Van scheme to develop 200 Urban Forests across the country in next five years World Environment Day: Power Ministry launches the ‘#iCommit’ initiative ..