Page-460 of GKToday Archives: 2020
Business Immunity Platform
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 scare, the centre has launched the Invest India Business Immunity Platform (BIP) to help address the uncertainties among the businesses. About the Platform The Business Immunity Platform was launched by the Ministry of Commerce ..
Ugadi
The President and the Vice President greeted the nation on occasion of the Chaitra Sukladi or the Ugadi festival. About the Festival Ugadi is the New Year’s Day celebration for the Kannada and the Telugu people in South India. It ..
Huntingtin Protein
Scientists at the National Centre for Cell Science have published a report on the role of a pathogenic protein in causing the Huntington Disease. Huntington Disease Huntington Disease is a genetic disorder that affects the brain. It is a progressive ..
Zoya Akhter receives IIFTC Tourism Impact Award 2020
Bollywood film-maker Zoya Akhter was presented the IIFTC Tourism Impact Award 2020, at the Asia’s largest film tourism event, 8th India International Film Tourism Conclave (IIFTC), held recently in Mumbai. The Director was selected for her outstanding contribution to the ..
Reliance Industries sets up India’s first COVID-19 dedicated hospital in Mumbai
Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital along with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), has set up a dedicated COVID-19 centre at Seven Hills Hospital, Mumbai. The 100 bedded hospital will serve patients, who are checked positive for COVID-19. It is fully ..
ICMR recommends hydroxy-chloroquine for high-risk coronavirus cases
The national task force for COVID-19 constituted by Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) has recommended hydroxy-chloroquine as a preventive drug for high-risk cases, who are infected by coronavirus. The medication should be given to the asymptomatic healthcare workers, who ..
MoU between India and Germany approved by Union Cabinet
On March 25, 2020, the Union Cabinet chaired by PM Modi approved MoU signed between India and Germany. The MoU was signed between Ministry of Railways and DB Engineering and Consulting GMBH of Germany. The Memorandum was signed in February ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
GoI develops new biofortified high protein wheat variety
The scientists of Agharkar Research Institute (Pune), operating under Department of Science and Technology (DST) have developed biofortified high quality wheat. The new variety is MACS 4028 Highlights The new wheat variety has 14.7% better nutritional quality, 40.3 ppm of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Islamic State claims responsible for Gunmen attack in Sikh Gurudwara, Kabul
On March 25, 2020, 11 people were killed in a terror attack that targeted a “Dharmashala” in Kabul. The Dharamshala is reported to have sizeable number of Hindu and Sikh minorities. The Islamic State Organization has claimed to take responsibility ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
E-Commerce Giants: Flipkart suspends services, Amazon stops taking new orders
The E-Commerce Giants Flipkart and Amazon has temporarily stopped their services in India following lock down in the country. Highlights While Flipkart has suspended its services completely, Amazon is to follow on pending orders alone. It will temporarily stop taking ..