Amazon Quiz Time Answers-10th May 2020

1. Which of these is a series of annual prizes awarded by Columbia University for journalism, letters, drama and music? Answer: Pulitzer 2. The saffron cultivated in which of these regions has recently received the GI (Geographical Indication) tag? Answer: ..

Top GKToday’s News Headlines-10 May 2020

Top GKToday’s News Headlines-10 May 2020 INDIA Visa-free travel facility granted to Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) card holders not in India at present would continue to be suspended till the time a prohibition on international air travel of passengers ..

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 429

12345 1. With respect to the Panchayati Raj in India, consider the following: Gram Sabha Gram Panchayat Panchayat Samiti Municipal Corporation Nagar Panchayats Which among the above contain elected members? 1, 2, 3 & 4 Only 2, 3, 4 & ..

NMITLI Programme of CSIR to conduct “hmAbs” trial to neutrialize COVID-19

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) under its New Millennium Indian Technology Leadership Initiative (NMITLI) is to develop human monoclonal antibodies (hmAbs). These antibodies will neutralise COVID-19 virus in patients. Highlights The CSIR on one side is fighting ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

IEA Report: Global Energy Review, 2020

The International Energy Agency recently released Global Energy Review in 2020. The report highlights the global energy demand in 2020 and carbon dioxide emissions. Highlights The report was prepared by collecting data from 30 countries. This includes India and China. ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

May 9: Birth Anniversary of Maharana Pratap Singh I

Maharana Pratap Singh popularly known as “Maharana” was the 13th king of Mewar (the present Rajasthan). He was born on May 9, 1540. Rana and the Mughals The “Siege of Chittorgarh” led to the loss of fertile eastern belt to ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

AIIB approves 500 million USD for India

On May 8, 2020, the AIIB (Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank) approved 500 million USD to COVID-19 to India. The funds were aimed to scale up the containment efforts and strengthen the health system. This will help manage future outbreaks. Highlights ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

GoI sets up Centre of Excellence for coir applications

The Coir Board signed a Memorandum of Understanding with IIT Madras. The memorandum aims to set up a Centre of Excellence for Coir Applications. Highlights Under the MoU, the Centre of Excellence is to extend the research work of the ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Amendments to Prime Minister Research Fellowship Scheme (PMRF)

The Union Ministry of Human Resource and Development recently announced various amendments to Prime Minister Research Fellowship Scheme. Highlights Under the scheme, a dedicated division called “Research and Innovation Division” was created to boost research. The division is to be ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

CSIR begins clinical trials of two drugs

On May 8, 2020, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) begins its clinical trials on Favipiravir and Phytopharmaceutical. Highlights Apart from Favipiravir and Phytopharmaceutical, the CSIR is also working on native herbs as biological medicine. The DGCI (Drug ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020