Page-130 of GKToday Archives: 2020
Amazon Quiz Answers – 1 October, 2020
1.Which object grants the superhero, Green Lantern, his extraordinary powers? A ring 2.The novel, White Tiger, won the Man Booker prize in 2008, and was the debut novel of an Indian-born author. Who wrote it? Arvind Adiga 3.What is the ..
October 1: International Day of Older Persons
Every year, October 1 is celebrated as the International Day of Older Persons. The day is celebrated by the United Nations and several other organizations all over the world. This year, 2020, marks the 30th anniversary of International Day of ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 573
12345 1. Which among the following is an apex body under Panchayati Raj? Zila Parishad Panchayat Samiti Mandal Parishad Gramsabha 2. Which among the following is / are correct statements? The images produced by Concave Mirrors are always real images ..
NCRB releases “Crimes in India” report
On September 29, 2020, the National Crime Record Bureau released a report titled “Crime in India”, 2019. According to the report, crimes against women increased by 7.3% between 2018 and 2019. Key Findings of Women Uttar Pradesh reported highest number ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
NITI Aayog and Netherlands sign “Decarbonisation and Energy Transition Agenda”
NITI Aayog and Netherlands recently signed a Statement of Intent. They agreed to support “Decarbonization and Energy Transition Agenda” to accommodate cleaner energy. Highlights Under the SoI, the partners will co-create innovative technological solutions. This is to be achieved through ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Brahmos Missile with an indigenous booster: Test Flight Successful
On September 30, 2020, the surface-to-surface supersonic cruise missile BrahMos with an indigenous booster and airframe section was successfully flight tested at Balasore, Odisha. Brahmos It was developed as a joint venture of DRDO (Defence Research Development Organization) and NPOM ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
NSO Survey: 92% Indian Women and only 27% men take part in unpaid domestic work
The National Statistical Office conducted a survey between January 2019 and December 2019. According to the survey, 92% of Indian Women and only 27% of men participate in employment related activities. Key Findings of the Survey Only 22% of Indian ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
September 30: International Translation Day
Every year the International Translation Day is celebrated by the United Nations on September 30. The day is celebrated to pay tribute to the works of language professionals who have played an important role in bringing nations together, understand and ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
MECL begins gold mining in Kolar after 16 years
The Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited recently began the Kolar Gold Field exploration after 16 years. Background The Kolar Gold mines are located nearly 100 km from Bengaluru. They were closed in 2001 due to the fall in gold prices. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
30 September 2020: Today’s News Headlines
[no_toc]Here are top News Headlines of 30th September 2020 INDIA Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur appointed President of Pune-based Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) Sonu Sood receives SDG Special Humanitarian Action Award by UNDP Amnesty International halts India operations after ..