Oil Prices plunge by 20% as OPEC fails to make a deal

On March 9, 2020, the prices of crude oil plunged by 20% after OPEC to failed to make a deal in making production cuts. Highlights The Saudi Arabia and its major allies like Kuwait, Iraq and UAE initiated to make ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020

TIFAC under Ministry of Science and Technology launches Vigyan Jyoti

On March 8, 2020, TIFAC operating under Ministry of Science and Technology launched Vigyan Jyoti. The scheme was announced to celebrate International Women’s Day. Highlights The Technology Information Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) launched Vigyan Jyoti in order to encourage ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020

Facts Box: Fuel Cell Technology for Disaster Management

The scientists of ARCI (Advanced Research for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials) recently developed PEMFC (Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells). The technology is to be used to manage Natural Disasters. Highlights The PEMFC is a system with 10 KW capacity. ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020

Protected Area Permits stopped in Arunachal to prevent Corona Virus

With the number of infections raising in India to 34, the Ministry of Home Affairs recently stopped issuing Protected Area Permits (PAPs) in Arunachal Pradesh. Highlights The step is being taken as it was learnt that the number of Corona ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020

Parliamentary Panel: More than 40% of schools are without power and playgrounds

A Parliamentary panel set up on education submitted its report to Rajya Sabha on 2020-21 demand for grants. The report said that shortfalls in budget funds has led to critical infrastructure gaps. Key findings of the report The Panel in ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020

GoI to create 75 lakh Self Help Group by 2022

On March 8, 2020, Minister of Rural Development Narendra Singh Tomar announced that more than 17 lakh Self Help Groups (SHGs) are to be developed by 2022. Currently, there are more than 60 lakh self help groups in the country ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020

Amazon Quiz Time Answers-9th March 2020

In which country would you find Victoria Falls, classified as the world’s largest sheet of falling water based on its combined width and height? Answer: Zambia Former French open champion Carlos Moya is the coach of which famous tennis player? ..

Top GKToday’s News Headlines-9 March 2020

Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for 9 March, 2020 INDIA President awarded Nari Shakti Puraskar of WCD Ministry to 15 women: Rashmi Urdhwardeshe (60), Tashi Malik and Nungshi Malik (28), Padala Bhudevi (40), Kalavati Devi (58), Kaushiki Chakroborty (38), ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020

Current Affairs Quiz: March 8-9, 2020

1. The recently released book titled “Chronicles of Change Champions” is a compilation of initiatives taken under which scheme? [A] Swachch Bharat Mission[B] Poshan Maa Abhiyan[C] Beti Bachao Beti Padhao[D] Sugamya Bharat Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Beti Bachao Beti ..

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 367

12345 1. Consider the following: Right to vote Right to Education Rights to Information Right to form cooperative societies Which among the above have been included in Part III of constitution of India? Only 1 & 2 Only 1, 2 ..