Page-541 of GKToday Archives: 2020
DRDO’s New Bomb Detection Device
The new explosives detection device, named Raider X, was unveiled at the National Workshop on Explosive Detection 2020 in Pune. Features of the Device: The Raider X can detect explosives from a stand-off distance of 2 metres. It can detect ..
Period Dignity
Scotland is said to become the first country to provide free sanitary products for women, thus ending ‘period poverty’ and ensuring ‘period dignity’. Period Poverty: Period poverty refers to condition where certain circumstances make menstruation-a natural process, a ‘difficult experience’ ..
NSG’s New Address
The 29 Special Composite Group Complex of the National Security Guard was inaugurated at Rajarhat in West Bengal by the Union Minister of Home Affairs. NSG: The National Security Guard is an elite unit of central armed police force that ..
N-95 Face Masks
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare recently highlighted the importance of basic hygiene while clarifying the utility and effectiveness of face masks in preventing COVID-19. N95 Masks: The N95 Masks are face masks that are being used by people ..
Central Sanskrit Universities Bill
The 2019 Central Sanskrit Universities Bill was introduced in the Rajya Sabha. It had already been passed by the Lok Sabha in December last year. Universities covered by the Bill The 2019 bill seeks to convert 3 Sanskrit institutions (currently ..
Thailand’s Anti-Flood Park
An architectural model from Thailand is being suggested as a possible solution for Mumbai’s flood problem in light of rising sea levels. Kotchakorn Voraakhom: Kotchakorn Voraakhom is a Thai architect who is credited for coming up with the anti-flooding architectural ..
Conservation of Migratory Species
New species were added to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS). This brings the total number of migratory species from India to 457. Newly added Species: Currently, out of the more than 650 species listed by the ..
Amazon Quiz Time Answers-3rd March 2020
What is the name of the app that helps writers to keep track of complex narratives, recently launched by Vikram Chandra? Answer: Granthika Which teams played in the finals of the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup 2020? Answer: Bangladesh and ..
Top GKToday’s News Headlines-3 March 2020
Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for 3 March, 2020 INDIA Centre declares National Chambal Sanctuary in MP as eco-sensitive zone (ESZ); known for Gangetic dolphins and gharial City Chowk, Circular Chowk in Jammu named as Bharat Mata Chowk, Atal ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020