Page-90 of GKToday Archives: 2020
“Who Created Arogya Setu” issue: NIC rejects its role in creation in a RTI query
The National Informatics Centre recently claimed that it did not create the Arogya Setu mobile application. NIC claimed so in its reply to a Right to Information Query. Highlights The Ministry of Electronics and IT had earlier claimed that the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
President promulgates Ordinance to constitute Air Quality Management Commission in NCR
The President of India has promulgated an ordinance to constitute an air quality commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and the areas adjoining it. Highlights The commission will work on research, better coordination, identification and resolution ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Kerala: First State to fix MSP for vegetables
Kerala became the first Indian state to fix Minimum Support Price for sixteen agriculture items. It consists of vegetables, fruits and tubers. The scheme is to support farmers and increase agriculture sector. What is the plan? Sixteen different varieties of ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Amazon Quiz Answers – 29 October, 2020
1.Late Bhanu Athaiya was the first Indian to win an Academy Award in which category for her work in the 1982 film Gandhi? Costume Design 2.Iga Swiatek, winner of the Women’s Singles at the French Open 2020, hails from which ..
UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 601
12345 1. Which among the following was the first state in India where emergency was imposed due to failure of Constitutional Machinery of the state? Kerala Bombay Punjab Uttar Pradesh 2. Consider the following festivals: Saga Dawa Losar Vesak ..
Feni Bridge to be completed by December 2020
The Feni bridge is 1.8 km long joining Sabrum in India with Ramgarh in Bangladesh. The Government of India recently announced that the bridge construction is to be completed by December 2020. About the Bridge The bridge is to be ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Global Himalayan Expedition won the UN Global Climate Action Award
Indian organisation named Global Himalayan Expedition wins UN Global Climate Action Award for combating climate change amid COVID-19 pandemic. About GHE is a corporation that manages ‘Impacts Expeditions’ to the Himalayan villages in native areas. These expeditions will have a ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Shipping Ministry inaugurated ‘Direct Port Entry Facility’ at V.O. Chidambaranar port
A direct port entry facility was launched at the V O Chidambarnar port in Tuticorin by Union minister of state for shipping and minister of state for Chemicals and Fertilizers Mansukh Mandaviya. Highlights The modern Direct Port Entry would allow ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
NASA-ISRO to launch NISAR satellite in 2022
India and US recently held the two plus two dialogue. During the meet the country’s decided to share space situational awareness information. This will catalyse efforts in creating safe and sustainable space environment A joint statement issued after the dialogue ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
28 October 2020: Today’s News Headlines
Here are top News Headlines of 28th October 2020 US-INDIA India and the U.S. sign 2020 Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA) that will allow sharing of high-end military technology, classified satellite data and critical information between the two countries ..