23rd June: International Olympic Day

On 23rd June 1894, the International Olympic Committee was founded in Paris. The day 23rd June was chosen to be celebrated as International Olympic Day to commemorate the foundation day of the International Olympic Committee. International Olympic Day was first ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Healthcare & Hygiene EXPO 2020- India’s first-ever Largest Virtual Exhibition

Organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), the five-day Virtual Healthcare & Hygiene Expo was e-inaugurated on 22nd June 2020 by Mansukh Mandaviya (Union Minister of State for Chemicals & Fertilizers). As Digital India is ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Current Affairs: June 23, 2020

1. What is ‘NavRakshak’, that was seen in news recently? [A] Light Combat Aircraft[B] Fighter Jet[C] Personal Protective Equipment[D] Covid-19 Drug Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Personal Protective Equipment] Notes:The manufacturing know-how of a PPE Suit being named ‘NavRakshak’ has ..

23rd June: United Nations Public Service Day

By adopting resolution 57/277 on 20th December 2002, the United Nations General Assembly designated 23rd June to be observed as ‘United Nations Public Service Day’ in order to highlight the value and virtue of public service to the community. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

U.S. Temporarily Suspends ‘Green Cards & Non-Migrant Work Visas’ till 31st December 2020

Following a global economic crisis since the COVID-19 was declared a pandemic back in March 2020, the United States Government has decided to suspend ‘Green Cards and Non-Migrant Work Visas’ till the 31st December 2020 in an effort to protect ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Amazon Quiz Time Answers-23rd June 2020

1.’The Golden Gate’, ‘An Equal Music’ are books by which famous author born on June 20? Vikram Seth 2.Hyundai Nexo SUV is the Presidential state car used by the President of which country? South Korea 3.Which businessman born on June ..

Top GKToday’s News Headlines-23 June 2020

Here are the Top GKToday’s News Headlines-23 June 2020 INDIA Govt. approves individual and institutional contributions to NDRF (National Disaster Response Fund) that was set up under Section 46 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 UP becomes first state to ..

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 473

12345 1. Consider the following statements: A High Court can issue a writ to another High Court High Court can issue a writ against itself in its judicial capacity Which among the above statements is / are correct? Only 1 ..

Jharkhand to launch Mukhyamantri Shramik Yojana

The Jharkhand Government is to launch Mukhyamantri Shramik Yojana for the urban poor on the lines of MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act). With the launch of the scheme, Jharkhand becomes the second state to launch an employment ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

June 20: International Horseshoe Crab Day

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) observed the first International Horseshoe Crab Day on June 20, 2020. Highlights The aim of the observance was to create awareness about the ancient creatures and also help in their conservation. Why ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020