Alternative Meat

After the advances in developing meat alternatives from plant sources and from cell cultures in lab, start-ups are trying to replicate different ‘cuts’ of steak and chicken. Plant-based Meat The plant based meat alternatives (or meat analogues) are made from ..

Otteri Lake

After the year-long efforts at rejuvenation by the officials, the Otteri Lake in Tamil Nadu has become a haven for migratory birds. About the Lake The Otteri Lake is a freshwater body located in the Arignar Anna Zoological Park in ..

Coronavirus Pandemic

The WHO has finally declared the worldwide spread of COVID-19 disease as a pandemic. This is after 4,000 people have died from the disease and over 100,000 infected. Pandemic The term pandemic is derived from the Greek word ‘pandemos’ meaning ..

Genome Sequencing of SARS-CoV-2

As the treatment for the COVID-19 is nearly a year away, scientists are hastening to study the genetic information of the virus. Whole Genome Sequencing The virus (SARS CoV-19) is being subject to genetic studies across the world. A process ..

1985 Delhi Transistor Bomb Blast Case

The Delhi High Court had acquitted 30 out of 59 charge-sheeted individuals under the 1985 Delhi Transistor Bomb Blast case. About the Incident A series of bomb blasts had taken place on May 10th, 1985. These were bombs fitted in ..

Epidemic Disease Act, 1897

The Epidemic Diseases Act of 1897 is an act of the Parliament of India enacted under British Raj to tackle the spread of dangerous epidemic diseases in colonial India. The act continues to be in force in independent India. History ..

New Name for Mumbai Central Station: Nana Shankarseth

On March 12, 2020, the Maharashtra Cabinet approved the proposal to rename Mumbai Central Station to Nana Shankarseth. The approved proposal is to be sent to Ministry of Railways. It is the Central Railways operating under Ministry of Railways that ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020

Amazon Quiz Time Answers-13th March 2020

The cast of which American sitcom will reunite exclusively for an untitled unscripted special for HBO Max to be directed by Ben Winston? Answer: Friends As of February, 2020, which country is India’s top trade partner? Answer: USA Which of ..

Top GKToday’s News Headlines-13 March 2020

Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for 13 March, 2020 INDIA Central government sets up a central helpline — 011-23978046 — related to coronavirus outbreak UP Govt. to depute ‘Arogya Mitras’ at primary health centres to inform people about govt ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020

Current Affairs Quiz: March 13, 2020

1. “Cova Punjab” mobile app launched by the Punjab government is aimed to spread awareness on which disease? [A] Foot and Mouth Disease[B] Corona virus[C] Swine Flu[D] Classical Swine Fever Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Corona virus] Notes:The Punjab state ..