Page-6 of Current Affairs - August, 2020
Why is Kerala opposing the leasing out of Thiruvananthapuram Airport to Adani Enterprises?
A resolution has been passed by the Kerala Assembly with the demand for the withdrawal of the decision of the Union Cabinet to lease out the Thiruvananthapuram airport to Adani Enterprises. Earlier, the proposal for leasing out three airports i.e. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Why do Indian Coastal states fare better in NITI Aayog’s Export Preparedness Index?
Niti Aayog’s Export Preparedness Index of 2020 has been released. Gujarat topped the list and followed by Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. As per the report, six of eight coastal states secured their places in the top ten rankings. That clearly ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Current Affairs – August 27, 2020 [Evening Headlines]
Here are the Current Affairs Evening Headlines of August 27, 2020 by GKToday: Defence Minister launches app for online training of NCC cadets In view of the restrictions imposed to contain COVID-19 spread, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched a mobile ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Did women of India have voting rights before Independence?
The United States observed the 100th anniversary of Women’s Equality Day on 26th August to commemorate the allowance of the constitutional right to vote to the American women. In the context of the special day let us discuss the voting ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Is the re-infection of Covid-19 in Hong Kong dangerous?
The first evidence of a re-infection of Covid-19 has been reported by the researchers of Hong Kong. They also stated further research is needed on the issue to make a clear idea about the re-infection as only one report has ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
What is the involvement of Facebook in Thailand’s pro-democracy activism?
Facebook has said that it is going to initiate a legal challenge against a Thai government order to take down a group where discussions about the monarchy, a sensitive context, was held by the pro-democracy activists in the country. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
How is the satellite data used for Farm credit assessment by banks?
Indian multinational banking and financial services provider ICICI Bank has announced that it is going to use the satellite data-imagery from earth observation satellites to assess the creditworthiness of the farmers seeking loans. ICICI is the first bank in India ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
How Sero-survey evaluates the trend of Covid-19?
Indian Council for Medical Research has recommended to carry out sero-surveys to detect the presence of coronavirus antibodies in the people. Such surveys conducted in big cities have proved to be beneficial to understand the activities and characteristics of the ..