Page-408 of GKToday Archives: 2020
CSIR produces Protein Enriched Biscuits for COVID-19 patients
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, CSIR-CFTRI (Central Food Technological Research Institute) has made protein rich biscuits for COVID-19 patients. The biscuits have been sent to the COVID-19 patients in AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Science). Highlights The ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Amazon Quiz Time Answers-19th April 2020
1. Born on April 6th, 1886 which ruler of a princely state was featured on Time Magazine in 1937 as the richest man of that time? Answer: Mir Osman Ali Khan 2. ‘Andra Tutto Bene’ meaning everything will be all ..
Top GKToday’s News Headlines-19 April 2020
Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for 19 April, 2020 INDIA National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of India launched in New Delhi by Minister for State for Culture (I/C) Prahlad Singh Patel COVID-19 mortality rate in India around ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 408
12345 1. Consider the following mountain passes: Lipulekh Rohtang Shipki la Which of the above do (es) connect India to China? 1 and 2 Only 1 and 3 Only 2 and 3 Only 1, 2 and 3 2. Which of ..
Software Technology Parks of India
The centre recently announced a 4 months rental waiver for IT companies operating from the STPI centres in light of the COVID-19 crisis. About the Rental Waiver The government announced a waiver of rental payment for small IT firms operating ..
Use of Ultraviolet C Radiation for Disinfection
Several products that use ultraviolet C rays for disinfecting objects are being developed and introduced by the DRDO for tackling the COVID-19 crisis. Types of UV Radiations The UV or ultraviolet radiation is a part of the electromagnetic spectrum with ..
DRDO Equipment for Disinfection
DRDO recently introduced new products to help with the disinfection process to curb the spread of SARS CoV 2. Automatic Mist-based Sanitizer Dispensing Units It is a contactless sanitizer dispenser based on the water mist aerator technology which was originally ..
Kisan Rath App
The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare launched the Kisan Rath mobile app to enable easier transportation of agricultural produce. About the App The Kisan Rath app is a mobile app for farmers to help transport their produce in ..
Rice- Fish Farming System
In view of the increasing challenge to ensure food security and sustainable agricultural intensification, the benefits of extensively adopting rice- fish farming system in India is being discussed. About the System Rice cum fish farming is a type of co-culture ..
CSIR develops Personal Protective Coverall Suit
On April 18, 2020, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) developed Personal Protective Cover all suit. The suit has been produced with polypropylene spun multilayered non-woven fabric. Highlights The Polypropylene spun suit can be used ..