Page-613 of GKToday Archives: 2020
Kaamya Karthikeyan: Mumbai Girl becomes the youngest to climb Mt Aconcagua
On February 9, 2020, Kaamya Karthikeyan became the youngest girl to climb the highest peak in South America, Mt Aconcagua. Highlights Kaamya Karthikeyan is a Class VII student studying in Navy Children School. She has set the record of become ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Top GKToday’s News Headlines-10 February 2020
Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for February 10, 2020 INDIA Reservation in promotions for government jobs is not a fundamental right: Supreme Court Information and Broadcasting Ministry organising ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ campaign across the country from February 10 ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Current Affairs Quiz: February 09-10, 2020
1. The cybersecurity project codenamed Dejfa, that was recently making news, belongs to which country? [A] Pakistan[B] Iran[C] Malaysia[D] China Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Iran] Notes:Digital Fortress (Dejfa in Persian) is the name of a cybersecurity project of Iran. ..
UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 339
12345 1. Which among the following is / are common features of Municipal Corporations in India? Separation of deliberative and executive wings Mayor as a nominal head Elected as well as nominated councillors Select the correct statements from the codes ..
Weekly Current Affairs Quiz | 01-07 February 2020 |
February 9: Ravidas Jayanti celebrated across India
The birth anniversary of the 14th century saint Ravidas was celebrated all over India on Febraury 9th. PM Modi and President Kovind and other leaders paid tribute to Guru Ravidas. Highlights The saint emphasized brotherhood and harmony to bring upon ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Best Performing Smart Cities paired up with least performing to work as SISTER CITIES
The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has paired up 20 best performing smart cities with least performing cities. They will work as “sister cities”. Highlights The best performing cities include Tiruppur, Nagpur, Bhopal, Ranchi, Kanpur, Surat, Indore, Vellore, ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Sri Lankan Prime Minister visits India: Terrorism and Trade discussed
On February 8, 2020, the Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa held high level talks with PM Modi during his five-day visit to India. The leaders held talks about terrorism, trade and economic projects in New Delhi Highlights The meet ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Facts Box: Lucknow Declaration of India-Africa Defence Ministers’ Conclave
The India-African Nations Defence Ministers’ Conclave was held at the side lines of DefExpo India 2020. The Conclave adopted Lucknow Declaration in the presence of Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The Declaration was signed by 50 African Nations. Highlights Under ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
National Conference on E-Governance held in Mumbai; National E-Governance Awards presented
The 23rd National Conference on E-Governance was held in Mumbai to transform governance using digital technologies. The conference adopted Mumbai Declaration. Highlights The Conference also assessed the national e-governance services being delivered by all the states and Union Territories. Delhi, ..