COP26 postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic

On April 1, 2020, the United Nations announced that the Conference of Parties (COP 26) that was to be held in Glasgow in November 2020 has been pushed to 2021. This is being done over the threat of COVID-19 virus ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020

Food Corporation of India conducts E-Auction to meet goals of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana

On April 2, 2020, the Food Corporation of India is to conduct Open Market Sales Scheme to ease the supply of Food Grains in the market. This is being done to ensure uninterrupted supply of rice and wheat in the ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020

Utkala Dibasa, Odisha Statehood Day celebrated on April 1

Every year, the state of Odisha celebrates Utkal Divas on April 1. The tradition of the celebration is being followed for 84 years now. Being the 9th largest state, the state is rich in mineral resources. It is a major ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020

MOM: AP Government buys from Indian Navy for COVID-19 patients

The Andhra Pradesh Government is to buy Multi-feed Oxygen Manifold developed by Indian Navy, Vishkhapatnam to meet the requirement of oxygen supply to COVID-19 patients. Initially the Indian Navy provided the equipment free-of-cost to the Andhra Pradesh Government. Highlights The ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020

India and China celebrate their 70th anniversary of Diplomatic Relations

India and China postponed all the events planned to celebrate the 70th anniversary of their diplomatic relations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the leaders exchanged congratulatory messages. Highlights India was the first non-communist country in Asia to establish diplomatic ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020

Current Affairs Quiz: April 02, 2020

12345678910 1. What is the new limit for investment of Foreign portfolio investors (FPI) in corporate bonds, as per the notification of the Reserve Bank of India? 10% 12% 15% 17.5% 2. What is the limit of the short-term crop ..

Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme: Rs 888.09 crores saved by NMDC under the scheme

On April 1, 2020, the National Mineral Development Corporation operating under the Government of India announced that it has saved Rs 888.09 crores by adopting Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme. Highlights The Vivad Se Vishwas scheme was announced by the Finance ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020

Amazon Quiz Time Answers-2nd April 2020

What does CET, the new exam for various government jobs proposed by the Indian government, stand for? Answer: Common Eligibility Test Which of these days is observed on 27th March by ITI- a world organization for the performing arts? Answer: ..

Top GKToday’s News Headlines-2 April 2020

Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for 2 April, 2020 INDIA India and China celebrate 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations on April 1 HRD ministry directs CBSE to promote all class 1-8 students to next class Anyone ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 391

12345 1. Under which of the following articles rule of law embodied under Article 14 of Indian constitution can be amended? Article 354 Article 358 Article 360 Article 368 2. Consider the following statements: 1. The Tropic of Cancer passes through six ..