Kohala Hydro Power Project

An agreement has been signed between China and Pakistan to implement Kohala Hydroelectric Power project in the region of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir. The project is being implemented under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor. Highlights Under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, China ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Union Cabinet approves re-establishment of Pharmacopoeia Commission

On June 4, 2020, the Union Cabinet chaired by PM Modi approved the Pharmacopoeia commission. The cabinet has approved to re-establish the commission for Indian Medicine and Homeopathy under Ministry of AYUSH. Highlights The commission has been set up by ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Cabinet Approves to form Empowered Group of Secretaries

On June 3, 2020, the Union Cabinet chaired by PM Modi approved to set up “Empowered Group of Secretaries”. The group will also have Project Development Cells to attract investments in India. Highlights The Empowered Group will provide investment support ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

June 4: International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression

Every year, International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression is celebrated on June 4. The day was established in 1982 and is marked by the United Nations. Highlights The day is being marked to acknowledge the pain suffered by ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Global Economic Prospects Report, 2020 by World Bank

The World Bank recently launched the Global Economic Prospects Report, 2020. The report highlighted the impact of COVID-19 on countries. Key findings of the report The report says that the Emerging Market and the Developing Economies are highly vulnerable. They ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Current Affairs: June 04, 2020

GoI: 10 Sectors identified to cut imports

On June 3, 2020, the Department of Promotion for Industry and Internal Trade identified 10 sectors where in the imports are to be cut. This includes textiles, jewelry, mobile, gems, pharmaceuticals, garments, electronics, machinery, etc. Highlights The GoI has recently ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

SWADES Initiative: Skill Mapping programme for Indians returning from Abroad

The Government of India is to conduct SWADES initiative to map the skills of Indians returning from abroad. SWADES is Skilled Workers Arrival Database for Employment Support. Highlights The SWADES initiative has been begun under Vande Bharat Mission. The initiative ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Amazon Quiz Time Answers-4th June 2020

1.Which former Miss World has been roped in by UNICEF to spread awareness on menstrual hygiene? Answer: Manushi Chhillar 2.General Electric has announced that it would be selling which iconic business of its to Savant Systems? Answer: Lightbulbs 3.An underwater ..

Top GKToday’s News Headlines-4 June 2020

Here are the Top GKToday’s News Headlines-4 June 2020 INDIA Visa, travel restrictions eased for some categories of foreign nationals such as businessmen, healthcare professionals, health researchers, engineers and technicians Centre advises students of J&K and Ladakh UTs against taking ..