UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 538

12345 1. Consider the following: Community Reserves Eco Sensitive Zones Biosphere Reserves Which among the above are fixed in India as procedures fixed in various acts related to Wildlife / Environment protection? 1 & 2 1 & 3 Only 1 ..

Current Affairs – August 26, 2020 [Evening Headlines]

Here are the Current Affairs Evening Headlines of August 26, 2020 by GKToday: ‘Kiran’ helpline to be launched to address mental health issues amid pandemic Due to the growing prevalence of mental health issues caused by the coronavirus outbreak, the ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

Average income of MGNREGA workers got doubled during lock-down: CRISIL

Indian credit rating agency CRISIL has said according to its report, the average income of MGNREGA workers has doubled in the time period of the COVID-19 outbreak lockdown to around Rs 1,000 during the first quarter of the FY20. What ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

PM-KISAN: Government initiated the process to identify illegal beneficiaries

The government’s concern over illegal beneficiaries of the PM-KISAN scheme is going to cease very soon as it has decided to identify farmers who are illegally receiving benefits. What is the PM-KISAN scheme? Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi is a ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

Poulomi Ghatak: Indian Table Tennis star announced retirement

Poulomi Ghatak, one of the most successful Indian table tennis players, who represented India at various international levels, declared retirement from her tennis career. Who is Poulomi Ghatak? Poulomi Ghatak belongs to the state of West Bengal. She is married ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 26, 2020

1. Which is the most downloaded Covid-19 contact tracing application in the world, as on date? [A] COVIDSafe[B] Stopp Corona[C] eRouška[D] Aarogya Setu Show Answer Correct Answer: D [Aarogya Setu] Notes:With more than 15 crore users and more than 6.6 ..

AFSPA extended for six more months in the state of Assam

The extension of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958  has been announced by the Assam government for 6 more months in the state, which is going to be effective from 28th August. What is AFSPA? Armed Forces (Special Powers) ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

KVIC’s Honey Mission: Bee boxes distributed to migrant workers

Minister of State for MSME, Shri Pratap Chandra Sarangi handed over 700 bee boxes to 70 migrant workers of two districts of the state of Uttar Pradesh which provided them the livelihood opportunity through the “Honey Mission” program. What is ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

Current Affairs – August 26, 2020 [Morning Headlines]

Here are the Current Affairs Morning Headlines of August 26, 2020 by GKToday: RBI projects India’s overall growth rate at negative 4.5% for 2020-21 In its recently released annual report, the apex bank forecasted India’s growth rate at negative 4.5% ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

Current Affairs – August 26, 2020 [Top Headlines]

Here are top Current Affairs of August 26, 2020 INDIA DRDO Chairman G. Satheesh Reddy given 2-year extension Army Chief honours 51 Special Action Group of the National Security Guards (NSG) for counter-terrorism work AFSPA extended for six months in ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020