What is Defence Production Act, 1950 invoked in the US?

US President Donald Trump invoked the Defence Production Act recently. The act has been invoked in order to direct General Motors, a Multinational Corporation to manufacture ventilators needed to fight COVID-19. Highlights The act was enacted in 1950 in response ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020

Project Arunank running in full swing in China border despite of COVID-19

The Border Road Organization (BRO) is working in full swing to completely replace the Daporijo bridge. The bridge os the only line of communication to 451 villages located in the China border. Also, the BRO is engaged in snow clearance ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020

DRDO develops N99 masks, ventilators and hand sanitizers to help fight against COVID-19

The DRDO (Defence Research Development Organization) has been tracking the spread of the COVID-19 virus since it began to spread in China. Now, the organization has developed four items to help India in its “War against Corona”. Highlights The DRDO ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020

India-Japan sign Rs 15,295 crores rail project

On March 27, 2020, the JICA (Japanese International Cooperation Agency), a funding agency of the Japanese Government signed an agreement with GoI for 3 mega rail infrastructure projects. The project cost has been estimated as Rs 15,295 crores Highlights According ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020

Mutation and Pangolins main source of COVID-19

According to a research published in the journal “Pathogen”, virus jumped to humans from Pangolins. Also, mutation was the main reason for the virus to target human cells so easily and hence leads to fast spread of the virus. Highlights ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020

Amazon Quiz Time Answers-28th March 2020

Which car manufacturer makes the Electric Vehicle known as Leaf? Answer: Nissan Which player scored 2 goals for Atletico de kolkata in the final on Saturday to claim an unprecedented third Indian Super League title? Answer: Javier Hernandez ‘The Adventures ..

What are DMF Funds that are to be used by the states to combat COVID-19?

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman recently instructed the state governments to use DMF (District Mineral Foundation) funds to fight against COVID-19. This is being done to supplement medical facilities that will help fight against Corona Virus. What are DMF Funds? The ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020

Indian Army launches “Operation Namaste” to combat COVID-19

On March 27, 2020, the Indian Army launched “Operation Namaste” to contain the spread of Corona Virus in the country. Under the operation, the army will help the Government of India fight against the deadly disease. Highlights Under the operation, ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020

Top GKToday’s News Headlines-28 March 2020

Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for 28 March, 2020 INDIA Army Chief General MM Naravane launches Operation Namaste – Indian Army’s anti-COVID-19 drive Facebook launches Corona Helpdesk Chatbot on Messenger alongwith Ministry of Health and MyGov Restrictions on domestic ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 386

12345 1. Consider the following statements: Biological Nitrogen Fixation occurs in absence of Oxygen only Only Symbiotic Bacteria can fix atmospheric Nitrogen Which among the above statements is / are correct? 1 only 2 only Both are correct Both are ..