Page-95 of GKToday Archives: 2020
US-Taiwan 1.8 billion USD arms sale: Key Facts
The United States approved the potential sale of three weapon systems to Taiwan, as well as missiles and artillery. The three weapon systems could have a total cost of USD 1.8 billion. The United States also approved 11 truck-based rocket ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Ministry of Defence sets new rules for land transfer to reduce expenditure
The Ministry of Defence recently approved the land transfer rules. Under the new rules the armed forces are allowed to receive infrastructure equivalent in value to the land under their control. The land is to be used for public utilities. ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: October 25-26, 2020
1. Which country recorded highest air pollution exposure globally in 2019, as per the State of Global Air 2020 report? [A] China[B] United States[C] India[D] Singapore Show Answer Correct Answer: C [India] Notes:The State of Global Air 2020 (SOGA 2020) ..
26 October 2020: Today’s News Headlines
Here are top News Headlines of 26th October 2020 India Mahesh Kanodia, Gujarati film musician and former BJP MP from Patan, dies in Gandhinagar at 83 Loan moratorium scheme Centre to bear additional compound interest on loans of up to ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 598
12345 1. When the satellite is moving in the orbits, it stays in position because the centripetal force on the satellite balances the gravitational attractive force of the earth. This balance depends upon: Distance from the earth Tangential speed of ..
October 24: World Polio Day
Every year, World Polio Day is celebrated on October 24. The day is celebrated to highlight the global efforts towards polio-free world. Also, the day encourages the use of polio vaccines. Highlights According to WHO, the polio cases have decreased ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
25 October 2020: Today’s News Headlines
Here are top News Headlines of 25th October 2020 Gujarat projects PM virtually launches three projects in Gujarat ‘Kisan Suryodaya Yojana’ launched for farmers of Gir-Somnath, Patan and Dahod districts, which will provide day time power supply to farmers for ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Amazon Quiz Answers – 25 October, 2020
1. Which company renamed their package of business tools from ‘Suite’ to ‘Workspace’? Google 2. Which veteran politician entered the Lok Sabha in 1977 from Hajipur constituency, and has held the Mines and Railways ministry as well? Ram Vilas Paswan ..
UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 597
12345 1. By which Constitutional amendment, Sikkim became a new state in the Indian Union? 32nd, 1974 35th, 1975 36th, 1975 37th, 1978 2. Consider the following statements: DUS test is only for new varieties of Plants DUS test is ..
What is Life in Miniature Project?
Life in Miniature Project is a combination between the Ministry of Culture, National Museum, New Delhi, and Google Arts & Culture. Who launched the project? Life in Miniature project was launched by the Union Ministry of Culture in late October ..