Page-398 of GKToday Archives: 2020
World Bank: Decline of Money sent by Migrant Workers by 110 billion USD
On April 22, 2020, the World Bank announced that the amount of money sent back by the migrant workers to their home countries is to decrease by 110 billion USD. Highlights Due to the COVID-19 lock down, the remittances to ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes launches series under Education for Justice initiative
On April 22, 2020, the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crimes launched online dialogues with students and educators on COVID-19. Highlights The organization has launched “Lockdown Learners’ Series” under Education for Justice Initiative. The series aims to sensitize students ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Feluda: COVID-19 test developed by CSIR-IGIB scientists
The IGIB (Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology) operating under CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research) have come up with a COVID-19 test called “Feluda”. Highlights The test has been named after a detective character in the stories of ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Amazon Quiz Time Answers-23rd April 2020
1. International Day of Human Space Flight is celebrated on April 12 to commemorate the first flight of which astronaut? Answer: Yuri Gagarin 2. Dil Bechara is an upcoming movie, based on which book that was adapted for a Hollywood ..
Apthamitra: Helpline and application launched by Karnataka Government
The State Government of Karnataka has launched “Apthamitra” mobile application and helpline to fight COVID-19. The application was launched by the Chief Minister of the state B S Yediyurappa. Highlights The application aims at providing medical guidance and advice on ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Union Cabinet approves Nutrient Based Subsidy
On April 22, 2020, the Union Cabinet approved to fix Nutrient Based Subsidies for Phosphatic Potassic fertilizers. Highlights The cabinet also approved the use of complex fertilizer namely Ammonium Phosphate. The expenditure to be spent on the subsidy of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Ministry of HRD launches VidyaDaan 2.0
On April 22, 2020, the Union Ministry of HRD launched VidyaDaan 2.0 on DIKSHA. The main aim of the platform is to contribute e-learning content and help children continue their learning anywhere and anytime in the country. Highlights In the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Top GKToday’s News Headlines-23 April 2020
Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for 23 April, 2020 INDIA Union HRD Minister launches VidyaDaan 2.0 for inviting e-learning Content contributions in both school and higher education COVID-19: Ordinance to punish those attacking, harassing healthcare personnel; up to 7 ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 412
12345 1. Consider the following statements; kheda satyagraha was Gandhi Ji’s first real Peasant Satyagraha Vallabh Bhai Patel was the gift of the Kheda Satyagraha to the country The government issued secret instructions of recovering the revenue from all the ..
April 23: World Book Day
Every year, World Book Day or International Day of Book or World Book and Copyrights Day is organised by United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Highlights The World Book Day is being celebrated since 1995. The idea of ..