Page-564 of GKToday Archives: 2020
Consultative Committee meeting for steel ministry
A consultative committee meeting of MPs for the ministry of steel was organised in February to discuss ‘Steel Cluster Development’. Which ministry constitutes the consultative committee? Consultative committee is constituted by the ministry of parliamentary affairs. These committees are attached ..
One year’s worth of data from NASA’s InSight mission
NASA released a year’s worth of data from its InSight mission to Mars. The findings were released in a set of six papers that has provided new information about the Red Planet. What is the InSight mission acronym for? The ..
The Blue Dot Network
The Blue Dot Network is like the ‘Michelin Guide’ for infrastructure projects. The USA is reported to be in plans to counter China’s influence with this network. What is the Blue Dot Network? The Blue Dot Network is an initiative ..
30 Years Egypt Ruler Mohammed Hosni Mubarak passes away
On February 25, 2020, the Egypt ruler Mohammed Hosni Mubarak died at the age of 91. He was severely ill in the last months of his life. He served as the President of Egypt between 1981 and 2011. Initially he ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
EEESL of GoI completes one successful year in making India Energy Efficient
The EESL (Energy Efficiency Services Limited) recently celebrated its 10 years of successful operation. The Company adopted the policy of making India Energy Efficiency a year back. It has successfully completed its one year of energy efficiency policy. Highlights In ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Amazon Quiz Time Answers-26th February 2020
Amruta Subhash won a Best Supporting Actor (Female) Filmfare award for playing which actor’s mother in a 2019 movie? Answer: Ranveer Singh Rishi Sunak, the new Chancellor of the Exchequer of Great Britain, is the son in law of which ..
Current Affairs Quiz: February 26, 2020
1. As of February, 2020, which country is India’s top trade partner? [A] China[B] United States[C] Russia[D] France Show Answer Correct Answer: B [United States] Notes:United States has surpassed China to become India’s top trading partner. According to the Commerce ..
Top GKToday’s News Headlines-26 February 2020
Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for February 26, 2020 TRUMP VISIT Several deals and MoUs were signed during the India visit of US President Donald Trump India will buy six AH-64E Apache helicopters from US company Boeing for USD ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 355
12345 1. Which among the following fundamental rights automatically get suspended on proclamation of National Emergency? Right to freedom of speech and expression Right to assemble peaceably and without arms Protection in respect of conviction for offences Protection of life ..
Report says Dolphins of Odisha’s Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary has halved
The Forest Department of the Odisha State Government conducted a census at Chilika lake to count the number of dolphins at Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary in Odisha. The Sanctuary is a part of Bhitarkanika National Park of Odisha. The report was ..