Page-9 of GKToday Archives: August, 2019
Gorewada International Zoo going to set up in Nagpur
In a bid to protect forests, the Government of India (GoI) has given approval to establish an International Standard Zoo and Biopark on the forest land at Gorewada, Nagpur. The Zoo will have attractions like Bio Park, Indian Safari, African ..
Uttarakhand to set up Special Tiger Force for Corbett Tiger Reserve
Uttarakhand Government has decided to for Special Tiger Force for Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR). This decision was taken by State Cabinet meeting. The force will have 85 posts and will help serve as the much needed second layer of protection ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
GK & Current Affairs Quiz: August 29, 2019
1. Peacock Parachute Spider, which is recently spotted in Eastern Ghats, is belongs to the genus ________? [A] Avicularia[B] Poecilotheria[C] Mygale[D] Chilobrachys Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Poecilotheria] Notes:For the first time, the researchers have sighted a critically endangered species ..
International Day Against Nuclear Tests observed on August 29
The International Day Against Nuclear Tests is observed across every year across the world on 29 August with aim to raise awareness about the effects of nuclear weapon test explosions or any other nuclear explosions. Purpose of this day: (i) ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
Today’s GK Questions (Static GK/GS) – August 30, 2019
Here are 10 GK questions for today, August 30, 2019 for various competitive exams in India. 1. Which among the following is correct about Giffin Goods? They obey laws of demand They don’t obey laws of demand They follow elasticity ..
Pakistan test-fires nuclear-capable ballistic missile Ghaznavi
Pakistan successfully conducted night training launch of hypersonic surface-to-surface ballistic missile Hatf-III Ghaznavi from Sonmiani test range in Balochistan. About Hatf-III Ghaznavi Missile It is “Scud” type short range surface-to-surface hypersonic ballistic missile. It is named after 11th century Muslim Turkic conqueror ..