Page-417 of GKToday Archives: 2020
International Monetary Fund predicts India’s Growth Rate at 1.9%
Following the World that set India’s Growth rate between 1.5% and 2.8%, the International Monetary Fund has set growth rate of India at 1.9%. On April 14, 2020, the IMF released its report predicting growth rate of the country at ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Wheat Procurement Season begins amidst COVID-19 crisis
Every year, wheat procurement begins by April first week and mustard procurement by last week of March. However, this year, due to lock down and COVID-19 crisis, the procurement process has been delayed by 15 days. Highlights The Food Corporation ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Current Affairs Quiz: April 15, 2020
Amazon Quiz Time Answers-15th April 2020
1. ‘Shared Cultures, Shared Heritage, Shared Responsibility’ is the 2020 theme for which day started by UNESCO and observed on April 18? Answer: International Day for Monuments and Sites 2. Which of these actors who acted as a rapper in ..
Uttar Pradesh: First State to start Pool Testing
On April 14, 2020, the ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) gave permission for the state of Uttar Pradesh to start pool testing of COVID-19. With this, UP has become the first state to start pool testing. Highlights Pool testing ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Top GKToday’s News Headlines-15 April 2020
Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for 15 April, 2020 INDIA PM announces extension of lockdown for another 19 days till May 3, indicates easing of some curbs after April 20 COVID-19 lockdown: CBSE, Fit India to start live fitness ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 404
12345 1. Which of the following article was added to Indian Constitution by 25th amendment act , which gives the directive principles in article 39 (b) and ( c) primacy over fundamental rights guaranteed under article 14 & 19 of ..
Ordinance to allow states to increase work hours of Employees
The Central Government is to pass an ordinance that will allow state governments to increase the flexibility of work hours of employees. Highlights The ordinance will address the issue of shortage of labours. It will facilitate the companies to maintain ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Ambedkar Jayanti celebrated throughout the country
On April 14, 2020, India celebrated the 129th birth anniversary of Bhimarao Ramji Ambedkar. Amidst the lock down, his birth anniversary is being celebrated digitally by the whole of India. The Indian Constitution was prepared under the leadership of Ambedkar. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
PM Modi launches “Saptapadi” to fight against COVID-19
On April 14, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched “Saptapdi” to fight against COVID-19. Saptapadi is seven mantras to fight against the virus. Highlights PM Modi extended the lock down till May 3, 2020. This has been done after demarcating ..