Page-646 of GKToday Archives: 2020
First ‘Innovation Festival’ of Arunachal Pradesh conducted in Itanagar
The first-ever ‘Innovation Festival’ in the state of Arunachal Pradesh was organised on the 25th and 26th January with a partnership with the National Innovation Foundation, India at the Arunachal Pradesh Science Centre located in I.G Park in Itanagar. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Corona virus: WHO increases global risk from moderate to high
On 27 January, 2020, the World Health Organization arrived in China to discuss the ways the Corona Virus is spreading. The death toll due to the virus has reached 106 and around 4,000 people have been infected so far. Highlights ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Current Affairs Quiz: January 28, 2020
1. Which legendary Indian sportsperson was awarded with the prestigious ‘Padma Vibhushan’ award recently? [A] Sachin Tendulkar[B] Dhanraj Pillai[C] M C Mary Kom[D] Abhinav Bindra Show Answer Correct Answer: C [M C Mary Kom] Notes:Six-time World Champion and Olympian boxer ..
Government to sell its Entire Stake in Air India
As a part of the strategic disinvestment, On Monday, 27th January 2020, the Government of India has declared a bid document for selling its 100 percent stake in debt-laden Air India. Air India currently holds 50 percent shareholding in a ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Amazon Quiz Time Answers-28th January 2020
1) Which family game released a ‘nonpartisan’ edition this year, hoping to prevent political arguments? Answer: Uno 2)Which country is the host of the ongoing 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup? Answer: South Africa 3)After 88 years, Mumbai Police is inducting ..
UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 326
12345 1. Which of the following was / were the outcomes / consequences of the Regulating Act of 1773? Parliamentary Supervision was introduced in East India Company for the first time India’s first Supreme Court, Fort William, Calcutta was established ..
Top GKToday’s News Headlines-28 January, 2020
Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for January 28, 2020 INDIA 71st Republic Day Parade in New Delhi: IAF wins first prize among the marching contingents of the three services; CISF is first among paramilitary forces Centre signs peace agreement ..
Mary Kom becomes First woman Sportsperson to win Padma Vibhushan
Six-time World Amateur Boxing Champion and Olympian bronze medallist (London 2012), MC Mary Kom was announced as one of the recipients of the prestigious ‘Padma Vibhushan’ award on the occasion of Republic Day 2020. Mary Kom became the first women ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Names of 141 Padma Awardees for 2020 announced
Sixteen eminent personalities were announced as the recipient of the third-highest civilian award of India ‘Padma Bhushan’ award this year, for their distinguished service of a high order. Out of the 141 total Padma awardees selected this year, there were ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Historic Apology issued by Netherlands Prime Minister
The Prime Minister of Netherlands Mark Rutte on Sunday, 26th January 2020, made the country’s first apology for the persecution of Jews during the 2nd World War. He made this historic apology, first-of-its-kind made by any government in this regard, ..