Page-401 of GKToday Archives: 2020
TIFAC to come up with COVID-19 revival strategy
A team of scientists from Technology Information Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) is to prepare a revival strategy to help in the growth of Indian Economy post COVID-19 lock down. Highlights The strategy is to strengthen Make in India initiative, ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
“Saiyam” Mobile application launched by Pune Municipal Corporation
On April 21, 2020, Pune Municipal Corporation launched “Saiyam” mobile application. The application has been developed to monitor home quarantine citizens The Plan The Pune Municipal Corporation has appointed teams in five different zones. These teams will conduct follow-ups with ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Current Affairs Quiz: April 22, 2020
Third Phase of Gujarat’s “Sujalam Sufalam Jal Sanchay Abhiyan” begins
The Gujarat state government has launched the 3rd edition of the Sujalam Sufalam Jal Sanchay Abhiyan to prepare the water bodies before the monsoon. Background The Sujalam Sufalam Jal Sanchay Abhiyan is a water conservation scheme launched by the Gujarat ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Amazon Quiz Time Answers-22nd April 2020
1. Which of these is a high-speed satellite internet product development project from Amazon? Answer: Project Kuiper 2. Phobophobia is the fear of what? Answer: Phobias 3. How do we better know singer Park Jae-sang born on 31st December, who ..
ICMR to States: “Stop Using Rapid Test Kits for 2 days”
On April 21, the Indian Council of Medical Research directed the states to stop using rapid test kits for 2 days. The order comes after several states started complaining about faulty kits. Highlights The GoI had received around 3 lakh ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Top GKToday’s News Headlines-22 April 2020
Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for 22 April, 2020 INDIA Civil Services Day celebrated on April 21 Caregivers of senior citizens residing with them, food processing units exempted from lockdown: Govt Dr Harsh Vardhan launches ‘COVID India Seva’, an ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 411
12345 1. With reference to the unbalanced use of fertilizers in India, which among the following statements is/ are correct? In India, Nitrogen fertilizers is used in higher amount comparison to potassium and phosphate The price differentials is one of ..
“COVID India Seva”: An interactive Platform launched by GoI
On April 22, 2020, the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan launched “COVID India Seva” platform. The platform is an interactive medium established to provide a channel of communication between the citizens and the Government. Highlights ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
April 22: World Earth Day
Every year World Earth Day is celebrated on April 22. The day is celebrated to demonstrate environmental protection. It is being celebrated since 1970. This year the World Earth Day is celebrated under the theme Theme: Climate Action Highlights On ..