Page-494 of GKToday Archives: 2020
DefExpo-2020 Outcomes reported at the Parliament
On March 16, 2020, the Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik submitted the outcomes of DefExpo-2020 at Rajya Sabha as a written reply. This year DefExpo-2020 was organized in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh under the theme Theme: Digital Transformation of Defence ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Gold Imports of 2019-20 dip by 8.86% narrowing Current Account Deficit to 143 billion USD
On March 16, 2020, the Commerce Ministry reported that the gold imports for the period April to February (2019-20) has reduced by 8.86% as compared to the previous year. Highlights India is the largest importer of gold in the world. ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Ordinance passed by the Uttar Pradesh Government to recover damages of protests
On March 16, 2020, the Uttar Pradesh Government passed ordinance, “Recovery of Damages to public and private property ordinance, 2020”. The ordinance aims to deal with violent acts and control its persistence. It will also provide recovery of public and ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
UNCTAD: India among 15 countries economically affected due to Corona Virus
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development recently released a report on the effect of COVID-19 on global economy. According to the report, India was ranked 10th. World: Key Findings of the Report The report says that the slow ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Supreme Court CJI rules out limited shut down of the court
On February 15, 2020, the Chief Justice of India Bobde announced that total shutdown of Supreme Court and other courts are not possible. The SC on the other hand is to launch virtual courts. The SC Court commences on March ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Corona Virus: US Federal Reserve reduces interest rate to 0%
On February 16, 2020, the United States Reserve Bank announced that the key interest rates are to be slashed to 0% to 0.25%. This is being done in response to growing impact of Corona Virus. Highlights This is the second ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Amazon Quiz Time Answers-16th March 2020
Realme and Xiaomi’s smartphones will now use GPS technology NavIC offered by which organisation? Answer: ISRO Which of the following is currently the largest cricket stadium in the world and recently hosted US President Donald Trump? Answer: Sardar Patel Stadium ..
Current Affairs Quiz: March 16, 2020
1. Which Indian state is set to depute ‘Arogya Mitra’ at Primary health centres to inform people about government’s health-related schemes? [A] Odisha[B] Andhra Pradesh[C] Uttar Pradesh[D] Bihar Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Uttar Pradesh] Notes:The Chief Minister of Uttar ..
Top GKToday’s News Headlines-16 March 2020
Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for 16 March, 2020 INDIA PM Modi, leaders and representatives from SAARC nations participate in video conference to chalk out a joint strategy to fight the coronavirus outbreak Governor Anandiben Patel promulgates the ‘Uttar ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Facts Box: Methanotrophic Bacteria Culture first time in India
The Agharkar Research Institute of Pune has isolated 45 strains of methanotrophic bacteria. These bacteria are capable of reducing methane emissions in rice plants. Highlights Apart from isolating the strains, the scientists have also created methanotrophic culture. The isolated bacteria ..