Page-391 of GKToday Archives: 2020
Khongjom Day
A small group of delegates in Manipur observed the Khongjom Day at the Khongjom War Memorial, in light of the COVID-19 crisis. About Khongjom Day Khongjom Day is a state event observed in Manipur every year on April 23rd. It ..
Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology
The IIFPT has formulated novel food products for COVID-19 patients. The food products are being supplied to hospitals to support the efforts against the disease. About the Efforts COVID-19 patients who are under medical examination at Thanjavur Medical College in ..
BSL-3 VDRL Lab
The DRDO, along with ESIC Medical College and Hospital, has launched the country’s first mobile sample collection lab, called BSL-3 VDRL Lab. About the Lab The BSL-3 VDRL Lab is a mobile sample collection lab developed by DRDO and ESIC ..
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act
The Supreme Court held that for determining the punishment under the NDPS Act, the quantity of the neutral substances must be included when weighing the seized narcotics. About the Act The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act passed in 1985 ..
Amazon Quiz Time Answers-26th April 2020
1. Which African Nobel Prize winner was the founder of the NGO- The Green Belt Movement? Answer: Wangari Maathai 2. Who faced the first delivery of the 2020 Women’s T20 World Cup? Answer: Shafali Verma 3. ‘Tuned’ is a messaging ..
What is “Ball Tampering” that is being considered by ICC recently?
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering to legalize ball tampering. Context of the News The ICC is considering to use an artificial substance under the supervision of umpires to polish cricket balls as applying saliva risks the spread of ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 415
12345 1. Which of the following is / are features of all Rainfed areas of India? Annual rainfall less than 350 mm Single crop grown in one crop year Scarce mineral resources Select the correct option from the codes given ..
NAFED to distribute 6 lakh metric tonnes of pulses under PM Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana
The National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) is to distribute 6 lakh metric tonnes of pulses to around 20 crore house holds under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana. The work is to be undertaken by the scheme ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Top GKToday’s News Headlines-26 April 2020
Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for 26 April, 2020 INDIA BRO (Border Roads Organization) opens Rohtang Pass connecting Lahaul & Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh with the rest of the country CM Shivraj Singh Chauhan launches Jeevan Shakti Yojana ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
What are Immunity Passports that are warned against by WHO?
The World Health Organization has recently warned against issuance of immunity passports. The organization is against the concept as there is no evidence till now that people who have recovered from COVID-19 or developed antibodies will not get infected again. ..