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Ayushman Bharat: 50 Crore poor eligible for testing and treatment
On April 5, 2020, Union Health Minister Harsha Vardhan announced that over 50 crore vulnerable and poor citizens are eligible under Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman Bharat). Highlights Under Ayushman Bharat, the testing for the poor and vulnerable, (that ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Amazon Quiz Time Answers-6th April 2020
1. The recently opened Singshore suspension bridge is the highest bridge of which Indian state? Answer: Sikkim 2. Which Indian state commemorated Shaheed Diwas on March 23 as Youth Empowerment Day? Answer: Punjab 3. Which ‘royal’ is set to be ..
Top GKToday’s News Headlines-6 April 2020
Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for 6 April, 2020 INDIA Over 50 crore poor, vulnerable citizens will be eligible for free COVID-19 testing and treatment under Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) ECONOMY & CORPORATE Indian Railways ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 395
12345 1. Consider the following pairs: Senabhaktam – type of tax Rupadarsaka – examiner of punch-marked coins Kantakasodhanas – criminal court Which of the above is/are correct? 1 & 2 Only 3 Only 2 & 3 Only 1, 2 ..
“Mo Prativa”: Odisha-UNICEF Programme to engage children during Lock Down
The Odisha Government recently launched “Mo Prativa” programme in collaboration with UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Funds). Highlights The programme has been launched for the children to participate in online competitions such as writing slogans, drawings, short story writing, paintings, etc. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
FIFA Under 17 Women’s World Cup postponed to November
The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) or the International Federation of Association Football has postponed the Under-17 Women’s world cup to November 2020. Highlights The FIFA Federations decided that the Under-17 and Under-20 Women’s World Cup be postponed. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Asian Youth Games to be held in China in November 2021
The Olympic Council of Asia announced that the third Asian Youth Games is to be held in China in November 2021. Around 18 Olympic games such as rock climbing, athletics, gymnastics, aquatics, boat racing are to be included. Asian Youth ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Amazon Quiz Time Answers-5th April 2020
1. According to the recently published World Happiness Report, which city is ranked the world’s happiest city? Answer: Helsinki 2. Who among these famous personalities, is the longest serving heir apparent to the British throne in history? Answer: Prince Charles ..
JEEVAN: Railway makes low cost prototype of Ventilator; ICMR to test the prototype
JEEVAN, is a low-cost energy efficient ventilator made by the Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala. The cost of the machine is fraction of what the original designs cost. Highlights The prototype is to be tested by ICMR before mass production. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
TB Machines approved by ICMR for COVID-19 testing
On April 4, 2020, the Indian Council of Medical Research approved the use of Tuberculosis machine for conducting COVID-19 tests. Highlights Currently India is using the RT-PCR (Real time-Polymerase Chain Reaction) testing recommended by the US and approved by FDA. ..