Page-615 of GKToday Archives: 2020
RBI to release Digital Payment Index by July 2020
The Reserve Bank of India announced that it will create a Digital Payment Index by July 2020. The main aim of the index creation is to capture the extent of digitization of monetary payments in the country Highlights With the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
WHO organizes Global Research Forum on Corona Virus
The World Health Organization is to host Global Research Forum between February 11, 2020 and February 12, 2020. The event is to be co-hosted by Global Research Collaboration for Infectious Disease Preparedness. Highlights The event will bring together leading public ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Pangolin identified as the host of Corona Virus in China
On February 7, 2020, the most trafficked mammal of Asia, Pangolin was identified as the host of the virus by the researchers of China. According to them, the outbreak that killed around 636 people in China has started from a ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Bandhan: Transfer of Technology Ceremony held at DefExpo
On February 7, 2020, the transfer of technology ceremony was held at DefExpo 2020. According to the agreement, the organization transferred 15 licenses to 17 industries. The licenses transferred were all on technologies developed by DRDO. The ceremony was named ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Current Affairs Quiz: February 08, 2020
1. The first India-Africa Defence Ministers’ Conclave was recently held in which city? [A] New Delhi[B] Lucknow[C] Cape town[D] Nairobi Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Lucknow] Notes:The first ever India-Africa Defence Ministers’ Conclave was recently held in the city of ..
Sharang artillery Gun inducted into Indian Army
The Sharang Artillery Gun is to be inducted into Indian Army on February 8, 2020. The artillery guns are currently produced at the Kanpur ordnance factory. Highlights The Sharang artillery guns have been upgraded from 130 mm to 155 mm. ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
14 MoUs signed at 5th India-Russia Industrial Conference
India and Russia signed 14 Memorandum of Understandings at the India-Russia Industrial Conference held at DefExpo 2020, Lucknow. The Agreements were signed under Make in India initiative. Highlights The countries signed agreements related to ASW rocket launchers, T-72, radar systems, ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
India International Seafood Show held in Kochi
The Marine Products Export Development Authority Organized International Sea Food Show in Kochi. Around 5,000 delegates participated in the show. The show will provide a platform for overseas importers of Indian marine products and also for Indian exporters. The Show ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
MPEDA to upgrade 25 fishing harbours in India
The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) will modernize 25 fishing harbours in India. The project is to begin in two harbours namely Nizampatnam in Andhra Pradesh and Thoppumpady in Kochi, Kerala. Highlights The step is being taken by MPEDA ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
DRDO signs agreement with Russia’s Rosoboronexport at the DefExpo, 2020
On February 7, 2020, DRDO (Defence Research Development Organization) signed an agreement with Rosobornexport of Russia. According to the agreement the defence organization will develop Advanced Pyrotechnic Ignition Systems for missile propulsion Highlights The agreement was signed with the HEMRL ..