Page-684 of GKToday Archives: 2020
NIIT to be a part of NEAT programme
The NIIT (National institute of Information Technology), a multi-national company has been selected as one of the EdTech companies for the NEAT initiative. The NIIT will work with AICTE to implement the vision of Ministry of HRD (Human and Resource ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Shopper Malware: 14% Indians affected
A new Trojan called Shopper malware is increasing its presence among smart phone users. The malware is screening unsolicited ads and flashing fake reviews. Highlights The malware is now focusing on retail applications. The malware is capable of reading data ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Special Drive against Paediatric TB cases in Kerala
The Kerala state branch of the Indian Academy of Paediatrics to ensure that all children are Tuberculosis (TB)-free will be implementing protocol-based and standardized management of all paediatric TB cases to achieve the continuous decline of number paediatric TB cases ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
96 Species of Wetland Birds recorded in Kaziranga
The home of the world’s most one-horned rhinos, Assam’s Kaziranga National Park which is about 220 Km to the east of the capital of Assam, Guwahati has recorded with a total of 19,225 birds from 80 families belonging to 96 ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
World Future Energy Summit begins in Abu Dhabi
With 33,500 participants from 170 countries, the 2020 edition of the World Future Energy Summit begins in the capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Abu Dhabi on Monday, 13th January 2020. The four-day annual Summit is the largest ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Today’s GK Questions (Static GK/GS) – January 13, 2020
Here are 10 GK questions for today, January 13, 2020 for various competitive exams in India. 12345678910 1. Which Buddhist monk converted Milinda (Indo-Greek king) to Buddhism? Nagasena Gautam Budha Shakyamuni Mahadharmaraksita 2. What is the focal length of a ..
World Future Energy Summit and CLIX to be held at Abu Dhabi
On January 13, 2020, the World Future Energy Summit is to begin at Abu Dhabi. It is to be held for four days. Highlights The Summit will have 33,500 participants from 170 countries. It will also include 800 special exhibits. ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Haitham bin Tariq Al Said sworn in as the New Sultan of Oman
The Royal Family of Oman named Haitham bin Tariq Al Said as the new Sultan of Oman following the death of his cousin on Friday 10th January 2020- the longest-serving monarch of the Arab world –Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Report says STEM jobs raising in India
One of the job sites, indeed released a report that jobs related to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics have increased by 44% between November 2016 and November 2019. Highlights The report said that Delhi led the was with 31% of ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Prime Minister attends 150th Anniversary Celebrations of Kolkata Port Trust
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi during his 2-day visit to the capital city of the state of West Bengal, Kolkata on Sunday 12th January 2020 unveiled a plaque at the site of original Port Jetties to commemorate 150 ..