Page-75 of GKToday Archives: August, 2018
Indian Bank Recruitment 2018 for Probationary Officer (PO) Posts
Indian Bank has invited online applications from qualified candidates for Probationary Officer (PO) posts. The total number of posts is 417 and the break up of posts is given below. The candidates will be selected on the basis of performance ..
NBRC researchers decipher how Zika virus causes microcephaly
Scientists from National Brain Research Centre (NBRC) have successfully identified molecular and cellular mechanisms by which Zika virus causes microcephaly. Babies born with microcephaly have significantly smaller head size compared with normal babies. Key Findings The researchers found envelop protein ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018
Common Service Centers to help in implementation of Ayushman Bharat
Common Service Center (CSC) and National Health Accounts (NHA) signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement the Ayushman Bharat scheme through 3 lakh Common Service Centers (CSCs) across the country. Ayushman Bharat-National Health Protection Scheme (NHPS) aims cover over 10 ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018
Lok Sabha passes Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2018
Lok Sabha has passed Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2018 to bring relief to the home buyers and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The Bill replaces ordinance promulgated in this regard and amends the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018
Quiz 918: GK Questions for RPF/RPSF Constables Computer Based Test
This quiz has 10 General Knowledge / GK Questions for RPF/RPSF Constables Computer Based Test based on syllabus of GK of Competition examinations and previous years question papers. 12345678910 1. The famous Muslim pilgrimage town “Galiakot” is located in which ..
3rd BRICS Film Festival held in Durban, South Africa
The third edition of BRICS Film Festival was held in Durban, South Africa, along with the International Durban Film Festival (DIFF). The last day of festival was celebrated as India Country Day followed by Awards and Closing Ceremony. The film ..
Government imposes 25% safeguard duty on import of solar cells
Union Government has imposed safeguard duty of 25% on import of solar cells (whether or not assembled in modules or panels) from China and Malaysia. The move is aimed at helping domestic solar cell manufacturing sector. But it could affect ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018
Core industries growth quickens to 6.7% in June 2018
As per data released by Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry, index of eight core industries expanded to 7-month high of 6.7% in June 2018. This was due to better performance by cement, refinery and coal sectors of the index. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018
Rajasthan first State to implement biofuel policy
Rajasthan became first state in the country to implement National Policy on Biofuels unveiled by Union Government in May 2018. Its implementation was approved by high-power Biofuel Authority. It was also decided that dtate Government will release Biofuel Rules, 2018. ..