Page-711 of GKToday Archives: 2020
Andhra Pradesh Government plans to deliver sand at door steps
The Andhra Pradesh Government announced that it will deliver sand at customers’ door steps. As a pilot project, the government is to begin the initiative on experimental basis. Highlights Under the new initiative, the government will collect transportation charges from ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Current Affairs Quiz: January 02, 2020
1. The agreement on the prohibition of attack against nuclear installations and facilities was signed in 1988 between which two countries? [A] US and USSR[B] USSR and China[C] India and Pakistan[D] India and USSR Show Answer Correct Answer: C [India ..
Today’s GK Questions (Static GK/GS) – January 2, 2020
Here are 10 GK questions for today, January 2, 2020 for various competitive exams in India. 12345678910 1. Which of the following organisations assist a country with the adjustment process under its Extended Fund Facility? Asian Development Bank World Bank ..
RBI launches MANI application for visually challenged
On January 01, 2020, the Reserve Bank of India launched the MANI application for visually challenged persons to identify new currency notes that were launched after demonetization. MANI is Mobile Aided Note Identifier. Highlights MANI application scans currency notes using ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Election Commission launches PPRTMS-an online system
On January 1, 2020, the Election Commission of India launched an online system that will allow political parties to track their applications. The system is called Political Parties Registration Tracking Management System (PPRTMS). Highlights The system will track applications registered ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 300
12345 1. Consider the following plant hormones and their respective functions: Gibberellins – Seed germination Auxins – Apical dominance Cytokinins – Climacteric ripening of fruits Which among the above is/are correctly paired? Only 1 1 and 2 2 and 3 ..
PM Modi: 5 DRDO laboratories dedicated to nation
On January 2, 2020, PM Modi will dedicate five DRDO laboratories to the country. The laboratories are for young scientists to boost their research capabilities. Highlights PM Modi will inaugurate the laboratories during his 2-day visit to Bengaluru. The labs ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Top GKToday’s News Headlines- 2 January, 2020
Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for January 2, 2020. INDIA General Bipin Rawat takes charge as India’s first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS); demitted the office of Army Chief on Dec 31 EC launches online Political Parties Registration Tracking ..
UNICEF Report: More than 1,70,000 violations against Children
On December 31, 2019, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) released its annual report. The report stated that since 1989, the number of countries experiencing conflicts has increased and the attacks on children has increased as well. Highlights According to ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
10,000 cameras to be used in Gujarat Lion Census, 2020
The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is to conduct Asiatic Lion Census in May 2020. The Institute will use 10,000 cameras to conduct the census. Highlights In 2015, the WII counted 523 lions in Gujarat. It is expected that the ..