Page-9 of GKToday Archives: 2020
ISRO releases Chandrayaan-2 mission’s initial data
The Indian Space Research Organization recently released the first set of data from Chandrayaan-2. The data was prepared by Planetary Data System (Version 4). The first data set was released through PRADAN portal. The PRADAN portal is hosted by ISSDC ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
New Innovation Challenge by Jal Jeevan Mission
The Jal Jeevan Mission and the Department of Industry and Internal Trade Promotion have launched an innovation challenge to develop portable water testing equipment. The challenge is called “New Innovation Challenge”. About the Challenge The purpose of this challenge is ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Who was Karima Baloch?
Banuk Karima Baloch was a Baloch Human Rights activist. She campaigned for independence of Balochistan from Pakistan. Also, she appeared in the BBC list of hundred inspirational and influential women for 2016. She was found dead in Toronto, Canada on ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
E-Sampada Mobile Application
The Ministry of Urban Affairs recently launched a new mobile application and a portal called “E-Sampada”. The application provides a single window for services such as allotment for more than one lakh Government residential accommodations and office space allotment to ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Tibetan Policy and Support Act, 2020
The United States Senate has recently passed the Tibetan policy and support act of 2020. The bill was already passed in the house of representatives of the United States in January, 2020. Key features of the Act The Tibetan Policy ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
WHO List of ten Global Health issues
The World Health Organization recently released a list of Global Health Issues. According to the WHO, these are the issues the world will have to deal with in 2021 due to inadequacies of health system created due to COVID-19. According ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Impact of EU-UK Brexit Deal in India
India is to emerge as the net-gainer from the Brexit deal recently signed between the European Union and United Kingdom. Impact on India The gains for India from the EU-UK Brexit deal are mainly in the service sector. This is ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
New Strain of Corona Virus in 8 European Countries
The World Health Organisation Director recently announced that a new strain of Corona Virus has been detected in eight European countries. The new strain is spreading rapidly among the younger groups unlike the previous strain. New COVID-19 mutants Recently, this ..