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Daily Current Affairs February 11 , 2020 : English MCQ | GKToday

GoI released Draft Visionary Perspective Plan (2020-30) to Conserve Avian Ecosystem ahead of CMS COP-13

Ahead of the Conservation of Migratory Species Conference of Parties-13 (CMS COP-13), the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has introduced a draft Visionary Perspective Plan (2020-2030) to conserve ecosystems, habitats, avian diversity and landscapes in the country. Visionary ..

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Ground Water Act, 2020 approved by UP cabinet

On February 11, 2020, the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath approved Ground Water Act-2020. The act aims to improve ground water level. Key Features of the act The act makes the registration of submersible pumps mandatory. ..

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Bhabha Kavach: New bullet proof jacket developed by BARC-to be used by CISF

The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre developed a new bullet proof jacket called Bhabha Kavach. The jackets are to be used by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). Highlights Around 5 pieces of Bullet proof jackets were handed over to the ..

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Amazon Quiz Time Answers-12th February 2020

Which song by Coldplay (filmed in Mumbai) features Beyonce, and Bollywood star Sonam Kapoor and showcases the festival of Holi, among other things related to India? Answer: Hymn for the Weekend What is the name of the mythical creature which ..

Medical Devices now to be regulated under Drugs and Cosmetics Act

On February 11, 2020, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare announced that medical devices are to be brought under Drugs and Cosmetics act (DCA). This is to come into effect from April 1, 2020 Highlights According to the regulation, every ..

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WHO names the new Corona Virus: “COVID-19”

On February 11, 2020, the World Health Organization announced a new name for the Corona Virus, “COVID-19”. Today more than 42,000 are infected with the virus according to the organization. Highlights WHO has chosen the name with no reference to ..

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Current Affairs Quiz: February 12, 2020

1. Which city is host to the 13th UN Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS) (COP 13), 2020? [A] Mumbai[B] Madrid[C] Gandhinagar[D] Tokyo Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Gandhinagar] Notes:The 13th UN Convention on the Conservation of Migratory ..

Top GKToday’s News Headlines-12 February 2020

Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for February 12, 2020 INDIA Delhi Assembly election results (70/70): Aam Aadmi Party: 61 (–5), vote share: 53.57%; BJP: 8 (+3), vote share: 38.1% 7-nation BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise – 2020 being organised in ..

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UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 341

12345 1. Which of the following is / are correct statements about the state finance commissions in India? They are established by Governors of respective states They are enshrined in Part-VI of the constitution They recommend the distribution of taxes ..