DHRUVs: UV based Sanitizer by DRDO to sanitize phones

The Research Centre Imarat (RCI) of Defence Research Development Organization (DRDO) has developed Defence Research Ultraviolet Sanitizer (DHRUVS). Highlights The RCI of DRDO based in Hyderabad has developed a Ultra Violet Cabinet to sanitize mobile phones, laptops, iPads, passbooks, challans ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Current Affairs Quiz: May 10-11, 2020

May 11: National Technology Day

Every year, National Technology Day is observed on May 11, 1974 in order to remind India’s technological advancements. This year the day is being observed under the theme Theme: Focusing on Rebooting the economy through Science and Technology. Why on ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Amazon Quiz Time Answers-11th May 2020

1. Which of these companies has recently announced that they would start making hand and surface sanitizers under the Viroprotek brand? Answer: Asian Paints 2. The San Francisco Conference, which is celebrating its 75th Anniversary, is considered as the birthplace ..

Top GKToday’s News Headlines-11 May 2020

Top GKToday’s News Headlines-11 May 2020 INDIA COVID-19 pandemic: Indian Naval Ship Kesari departs for Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles, Madagascar and Comoros, to provide food and medical supplies under ‘Mission Sagar’ National Institute of Virology, Pune develops first indigenous antibody detection ..

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 430

12345 1. Which of the following rivers of India originate in Tibet?  Sutlej River Indus River Ghaghara River Select the correct option from the codes given below: 1 & 2 2 & 3 1 & 3 1,2 &3 2. Where ..

GoI launches “Mission Sagar”

On May 10, 2020, the Government of India has launched “Mission Sagar”, an outreach programme amidst COVID-19 pandemic. The mission aims at providing food items, Ayurvedic medicines related to COVID-19, HCQ tablets to Maldives, Madagascar, Seychelles and Comoros. Highlights The ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

SC places Cooperative banks under SARFAESI Act

The Supreme Court of India recently pronounced its judgement that cooperative banks shall be placed under SARFAESI Act. Highlights The Supreme court has upheld the GoI notification dated January 28, 2003 under which the cooperative societies have come under SARFAESI ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Shekatkar Committee: Abolition of 9,304 Military Engineering Services

Union Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh recently approved the abolition of 9,304 posts in the military engineering services. The posts were abolished based on the recommendation of Shekatar Committee. Highlights The late Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar in 2016 appointed a ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

UN released commemorative stamp on 40th anniversary of Small Pox Eradication

On May 9, 2020, the World Health Organization and the United Nations Postal Agency released a commemorative stamp to mark 40th anniversary of eradication of small pox. Highlights The World Health Organization small pox eradication campaign was initiated in 1967. ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020