Top GKToday’s News Headlines-4 May 2020

Top GKToday’s News Headlines-4 May 2020 INDIA J&K: Five security personnel killed in an encounter in Handwara of North Kashmir’s Kupwara district Justice Ajay Kumar Tripathi, a judicial member of Lokpal of India, dies aged 63 in New Delhi Noted ..

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 423

12345 1. How many presidents of India so far were elected unopposed? One Two Three Four 2. Consider the following:  1. Cattle 2. Buffalo 3. Mithun 4. Yak Which of the above is / are classified as Milch animals?  Only ..

Project Monitoring Unit launched by Ministry of Coal

The Ministry of Coal recently launched a project monitoring unit to facilitate early operationalization of coal mines that were allocated by the central government. The aim of launching the unit is to bring in more bidders. Highlights The Project Monitoring ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Core sector Growth of India hit due to Lock Down

The core sectors of India include crude oil, steel, natural gas, refinery product, cement, fertilizer, electricity and coal. According to the figures released by the Ministry of Commerce recently, the production of core industries of India shrank in March, 2020 ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

IDEAthon launched by Jal Shakti ministry

On May 2, 2020, the National Mission for Clean Ganga operating under Ministry of Jal Shakti launched “IDEAthon”. It focuses on “The Future of River Management” to explore how the COVID-19 crisis will change the river management strategies. Highlights The ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Amazon Quiz Time Answers-3rd May 2020

1. Due to decrease in the pollution level, which mountain range has recently become visible from Srinagar? Answer: Pir Panjal 2. Which Indian automobile company has recently acquired the British bike-maker ‘Norton’? Answer: TVS 3. Which YouTube channel is the ..

Top GKToday’s News Headlines-3 May 2020

Top GKToday’s News Headlines-3 May 2020 LOCKDOWN RULES/EXEMPTIONS FROM MAY 4 The Ministry of Home Affairs clarified rules regarding opening of shops/services during lockdown Barber shops and salons located in green and orange zones will be allowed to open. These ..

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 422

12345 1. Which among the following committee was appointed by Government of India in 1977 to recommend for improving efficiency of Panchayati Raj institution? Ashok Mehta Committee Sarkaria Commission Tarkunde Committee Balwant rai committee 2. Which of the following countries ..

New Code by Indian Scientists to study magnetosphere of the earth

The Indian Scientists at the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism has developed fluid simulation code to study electric field structure in the magnetosphere of the earth. Significance The study will help to plan the future space missions. The study will also ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

ICC Ranking: India declines from top position to third

On May 2, 2020, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the ranking of cricket teams. According to the ranking, Australia ranked top and India ranked third.  New Zealand was ranked second in the ranking. Highlights For more than 43 months ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020