Page-685 of GKToday Archives: 2020
Workshop-cum-Exhibition on Bamboo conducted in Jammu
With the aim of creating opportunities for the sustainable development by promoting bamboo cultivation in the newly formed union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, a two-day workshop-cum-exhibition was organized on 11th and 12th January 2020 by the government of India’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Amazon Quiz Time Answers- 13th January 2020
1) Which organization maintains the ‘Stolen Works of Art Database’? Answer: INTERPOL 2)In 2019, who became the first batsman to score more than 20,000 international runs in a decade? Answer: Virat Kohli 3)Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India’s highest award in ..
200 fighter jets to be acquired by Indian Air Force
The Government of India will acquire around 200 aircrafts. Of these 200, 83 fighter jets are LCA Tejas Mark 1A and are to be procured from HAL. The rest are to be procured based on Request for Proposals. Highlights The ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 311
12345 1. Consider the following statements: Price Stabilization Fund Scheme was launched for Coffee, Tea, Rubber and Tobacco growers in the country In this scheme Government procures the commodities when the prices fell below a certain level to support the ..
Top GKToday’s News Headlines-13 January, 2020
Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for January 13, 2020. INDIA PM IN KOLKATA PM attends function at Belur Math, the headquarters of Ramakrishna Mission in Howrah district, to mark the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda PM unveils a statue ..
Commemorative stamps released on 150th celebrations of Kolkata Port Trust
On January 12, 2020, PM Modi attended the 150th celebrations of Kolkata Port Trust. During the celebration, the prime minister launched commemorative stamps of the port trust. Highlights During the celebrations, the PM also launched Rs 600 crore worth port ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Ordinance promulgated to amend coal mining laws
On January 11, 2020, the Government of India promulgated ordinance to amend coal mining laws in order to ease auction of coal mines. Highlights The GoI has promulgated ordinance to amend MMDR act (Mines and Minerals Development and Regulation act), ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
January 12: National Youth Day
Every year, on January 12, the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda is celebrated as National youth Day. In order to commemorate his birth anniversary, GoI also organizes National Youth Festival. The National Youth Festival is to be held between January ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Raisina Dialogue to be held New Delhi
The Raisina Dialogue is to be held between January 14, 2020 and January 16, 2020. It is a multilateral conference that is held in New Delhi annually since 2016. The dialogue is organised by the Ministry of External Affairs and ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020