Page-5 of GKToday Archives: September, 2020
Senior IAS Officer PD Vaghela appointed TRAI Chairman
On September 28, 2020, senior IAS Officer PD Vaghela was appointed as the TRAI (Telecom Regulatory of India) Chairman. HE has succeeded RS Sharma. About PD Vaghela He is a Gujarat-Cadre IAS Officer. He is currently in the Department of ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
WHO to launch 120 million Rapid Diagnostic Tests for COVID-19
On September 29, 2020, the World Health Organization announced that it will launch 120 million rapid diagnostic tests for COVID-19 joining hands with its partners. This will help lower- and middle-income countries to fill in the testing gap with richer ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Amazon Quiz Answers – 29 September, 2020
1.Copenhagen is the capital of which country? Denmark 2.The first fully solar-powered airport in the world is in India. Which city can you find it in? Cochin 3.The 2006 film, The Namesake, starring Tabu and Irfan Khan is based on ..
UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 571
1. What legislative measures have been taken in India to tackle the menace of dowry in India? Inclusion of the Dowry in Civil as well as Criminal legal processes Enactment of special legislative acts against the tradition of dowry Clear ..
Himalayan Chandra Telescope completes successful 20 years
The Himalayan Chandra Telescope is located at the Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO). It has been scanning the night sky in search of comets, stellar explosions, exo-planets and asteroids. Highlights It operates using delicate satellite communication link from Centre for Research ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Defence Minister releases new Defence Acquisition Procedure
On September 28, 2020, the Defence Minister Raj Nath Singh released a new Defence Acquisition Procedure, 2020. It has special incentives for products that are designed and developed by Indian vendors. Also, the procedure includes manufacturing category that encourages foreign ..