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YUKTI Portal launched by Ministry of HRD
The Ministry of Human Resource and Development has launched the YUKTI portal to monitor initiatives. YUKTI is Young India Combating COVID with Knowledge, Technology and Innovation. The portal will record, cover and monitor initiatives of Ministry of HRD and other ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Amazon Quiz Time Answers-13th April 2020
1. Which international multi-sport event is meant for sports or disciplines, that are not contested in the Olympic Games? Answer: World Games 2. Kamarajar Port is situated on which coast of India? Answer: Coromandel Coast 3. The Gateway is a ..
Current Affairs Quiz: April 12-13, 2020
Top GKToday’s News Headlines-13 April 2020
Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for 13 April, 2020 INDIA HRD Ministry launches YUKTI (Young India Combating COVID with Knowledge, Technology and Innovation) portal ECONOMY & CORPORATE At 1.5%-2.8%, Indian economy’s growth will be the worst since the 1991 ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 402
12345 1. Which among the following fundamental rights is available to Indian Citizens but not to aliens? Freedom of expression and speech Equality before Law Protection of life & liberty None of the above 2. Who among the following is ..
COVID-19: What are Red, Orange and Green Zones?
On April 11, 2020, PM Modi interacted with the Chief Ministers of the states through video conferencing. During the meet, most of them favoured extending the lock down. Highlights As the lock down comes to an end on April 14, ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Double Layered Khadi masks developed by KVIC
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission has developed double layered Khadi masks. The orders for these masks have been procured in large quantities. Highlights The demand for double layered khadi masks is increasing. Recently, an order of 7.5 lakh of ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
586 dedicated COVID-19 hospitals set up
The Government of India has set up 586 dedicated COVID-19 hospitals. The hospitals have capacity to accommodate more than 1 lakh isolation beds. Highlights The GoI has taken preemptive actions to identify COVID-19 hotspots in India. Apart from isolation beds, ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
“Bharat Padhe Online Campaign” launched by Ministry of HRD
The Ministry of Human Resources Development has launched a week long campaign called “Bharat Padhe Online Campaign”. The campaign aims to improve online education in India. Highlights The main aim of the campaign is to invite experts in the country ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
DST funds development of Active Virosome Vaccine Production
The Department of Science and Technology operating under Ministry of Science and Technology is to fund Seagull Biosolutions to develop Active Virosome vaccines and immunodiagnostic kits for COVID-19. The kits are expected to reach the market by August 2020. Virosomes ..