India and Bangladesh ink key agreements in I&B sector

For further deepening of engagements between India and Bangladesh, At the Information and Broadcasting Minister’s meet 2020 both countries have signed key agreements in the field of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) in New Delhi on Tuesday, 14th January 2020. A ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020

Amazon Quiz Time Answers- 15th January 2020

1) The RBI has launched which app to help the visually challenged identify the denominations of currency notes? Answer: MANI 2) Who has recently been named as the decade’s most famous teenager worldwide by the United Nations? Answer: Malala Yousafzai ..

Foundation day of India Meteorological Department

The foundation day of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) is to be celebrated on 15th January 2020. It is the 145th Foundation Day of the department. The Department was formed in the year 1875. Today is the main agency responsible for all the ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020

Provisions of RTI Act to be enforced in Jammu and Kashmir

The RTI (Right To Information) act to be enforced soon after passing of notification in the current session. The provisions will be applied as same as other Union Territories. This was announced by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020

Current Affairs Quiz: January 15, 2020

1. Which Indian monument has found place in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s ‘8 Wonders of SCO’ list? [A] Taj Mahal[B] Statue of Unity[C] Konark Sun Temple[D] Ajanta Caves Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Statue of Unity] Notes:The recently built monument ..

National Draft Policy on Rare Diseases

On January 13, 2020, the Government of India released its National Draft Policy on rare diseases. The policy has proposed one-time fund of Rs 15 lakhs to treat rare diseases under Ayushman Bharat. The policy was drafted by Ministry of ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 313

12345 1. Which of the following are correct about Indian Councils Act,1909? Expansions of legislative councils Introduction of separate and discriminatory electorate Admission of two Indians to the councils of the Secretary of State Admission of one Indian each to ..

Top GKToday’s News Headlines-15 January, 2020

Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for January 15, 2020. INDIA 4th Armed Forces Veterans Day observed on January 14; the retirement day of Field Marshal KM Cariappa in 1953 Field Marshal KM Cariappa was the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of ..

January 15: IMD Foundation Day

On January 15, 2020, the IMD celebrates its 145th Foundation Day. It was begun in 1875. The day will be celebrated by Ministry of Earth Science under which IMD (Indian Meteorological Department) functions. Recent Achievements of IMD Around 5 observatories ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020

Muppavarapu Venkaiah Naidu National Award to Prof M S Swaminathan

On January 14, 2020, the Agricultural Scientist Prof M S Swaminathan was awarded the “Muppavarapu Venenkaiah Naidu” National award. The award was also presented to Mr Muniratnam. Mr Muniratnam was the first person to receive the award four days back. ..