Page-710 of GKToday Archives: 2020
107th Indian Science Congress in Bengaluru from Friday
The 107th edition of the Indian Science Congress begins in Bengaluru from Friday, 3rd January 2020 and will continue till the 7th of January 2020. The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Karnataka where ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Sale of Darjeeling Tea affected by illegal influx of Nepal Tea
The prices of Darjeeling Tea that recently received GI tag has fell by 20% to 25% due to unchecked flow of Nepal Tea into the country. Highlights Nepal Tea also known as Himalayan Tea is very similar to that of ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
‘Visit Nepal Year 2020’ campaign launched
The President of Nepal, Bidya Devi Bhandari on Wednesday, 1st January 2, 2020, launched an ambitious campaign named ‘Visit Nepal Year 2020’ to promote tourism in Nepal. The campaign aims to attract more than 2 million tourists in Nepal during ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
‘Mani App’ for Visually Challenged launched by RBI
India’s central bank, Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has launched a mobile app named ‘MANI’ on Wednesday, 1st January 2019 that will help in identifying the denomination of currency notes for the visually challenged persons. MANI stands for Mobile Aided Note ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Guru Gobind Singh Birth anniversary Celebrated
On January 2, 2019, India celebrated the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh. He is considered to be the 10th Guru of Sikhs. He was born on January 5, 1666. Guru Gobind Singh Guru Gobind Singh founded Sikh Warrior community ..
Swarna Jayanti Fellowships for 2018-19 awarded to 14 Scientists
The Government of India instituted the Swarna Jayanti Fellowships to commemorate the fiftieth year of India’s Independence. The scheme was instituted to provide support and assistance to young scientists with innovative research ideas having a proven track record and the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Lists of Civilian prisoners and fishermen exchanged between India and Pakistan
On January 1, 2020, India and Pakistan exchanged list of prisoners and fishermen. The countries exchange the information every year on 1st January and 1st July. They also exchanged nuclear installations alongside on the same day. Highlights Pakistan shared the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
PM to launch Third Installment of PM KISAN
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to Karnataka from Thursday, 2nd January 2019. The Prime Minister’s visit to the state will commence at Tumkur district where he will offer his prayers at the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Railway Fare Revision 2020
The Indian Railway has revised its fare for passengers traveling from ordinary non-AC classes to AC classes from 1st January 2020 onwards. The date of fare increase 1st January 2020 will be taken as a booking date, all passengers who ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
GST Revenue Collection during December 2019
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue collection for the month of December 2019 has shown a growth of 16% as compared to that from the previous year in December 2018. A total of Rs 1,03,184 crore has been collected ..