Page-678 of GKToday Archives: 2020
UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 314
12345 1. Which among the following articles of Indian Constitution gives right to the Attorney General of India to speak in Houses of Parliament or their committee? Article 76 Article 86 Article 96 Article 106 2. Consider the following awards/prizes: ..
January 15: Indian Army Day
On January 15, 2020, India celebrated its 72nd Army Day. It is being celebrated every year to honour soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country. The Army Day Parade was held at the Parade Ground in Delhi Cantonment as ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Top GKToday’s News Headlines-16 January, 2020
Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for January 16, 2020. ARMY DAY Army Day celebrated on January 15 On January 15, 1949, Lt Gen K M Cariappa became the first Indian commander-in-chief of the Indian Army General Francis Butcher was ..
First digital exhibition on Indian Heritage inaugurated
On January 15, 2020, the State of Culture and Tourism minister launched a month long exhibition on Indian Heritage in New Delhi. The exhibition was launched in digital space and will stay online till February 15, 2020. Highlights This exhibition ..
Current Affairs Quiz: January 16, 2020
1. When is the Army Day celebrated across India, every year? [A] January 13[B] January 14[C] January 15[D] January 16 Show Answer Correct Answer: C [January 15] Notes:Army Day is celebrated every year on January 15, across the country to ..
GoI launches Saksham, a mega campaign on fuel conservation
The Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) operating under Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas will launch fuel conservation campaign on January 16, 2020. Highlights The campaign will create awareness among public about fuel conservation. PCRA has been conducting Saksham campaigns ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
New Rules to sell hallmarked gold Artifacts
On January 14, 2020, the GoI announced that Indian jewellers shall be allowed to sell hallmarked gold artifacts that are made of 14, 18 and 22 carat gold alone. Also, it is mandatory for all jewellers to get compulsory hallmark. ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Russian Foreign Minister advocated for Permanent UNSC seat for India
Participating as a speaker in the ongoing Raisina Dialogue on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, the Foreign Minister of Russia, Sergey Lavrov advocated for adequate representation in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) by including India and Brazil as its permanent ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
WHO releases Global Health Challenges for 2020
Every year, the World Health Organization releases list of Global Health Challenges of the forth coming year. This year, on January 13, 2020, the organization had released the top global health challenges for the year. Global Health Challenges The list ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Trump Impeachment Trail in Senate on Tuesday, 21st January 2020
Mitch McConnell, the leader of the United States (US) Republican Party in Senate (Upper House of the US Parliament/Congress) has confirmed on Tuesday, 14th January 2020 that the impeachment trial of the US President Donald Trump will begin on next ..