Page-691 of GKToday Archives: 2020
Amazon Quiz Time Answers- 10th January 2020
1)Which venue in Australia traditionally hosts the ‘Pink Test’ at the beginning of the year to raise money for the breast cancer sufferers? Answer: SCG 2) Who among these is NOT one of the four directors of the short film ..
World Hindi Day 2020
To promote the greatness of the Hindi language, the Ministry of External Affairs and the Department of Official Language under the Ministry of Home Affairs celebrate World Hindi Day annually on the 10th of January, first celebrated in 2006 the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
AIIMS Darbhanga gets Health Ministry Approval
The Union Health Ministry has approved to set up the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at the campus of Darbhanga Medical College (DMCH). The decision was taken after the clarification from the Bihar Government that the Darbhanga Medical ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Ordinance on Water Issues
The Punjab Government approved the legislation of “The Punjab Water Resources (Management and Regulation) Ordinance 2019”. This has come against the backdrop of Overutilization of groundwater for the purpose of agriculture and other requirements. Another cause is due to urbanization ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
GoI releases Year End Review report of Energy Sector in the Country
On January 9, 2020, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy released its year end review. According to the report, over 150 GW of renewable energy has been installed so far in India. India’s initiatives in 2019 Under KUSUM initiative, around ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 308
12345 1. Which among the following is the correct set of three largest river basins (by area), from largest to smallest ? Amazon, Congo, Ganga Amazon, Congo, Mississippi Amazon, Mississippi, Congo Amazon, Mississippi, Ganga 2. With reference to India’s culture ..
Top GKToday’s News Headlines- 10 January, 2020
Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for January 10, 2020. INDIA Indian Navy maintaining its presence in the Gulf region as part of its ‘Operation Sankalp’ to ensure safety of Indian Flag Merchant Vessels transiting through the region Pravasi Bharatiya ..
Nirbhaya funds: IP based video surveillance in railways & Fast Track Courts
The Indian Railways has enhanced security in major railway hubs by installing IP based video surveillance system. The surveillance has been installed in parking areas, entrance and exit platforms, waiting hall and over bridges. Highlights The surveillance system is to ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Milan 2020: Indian Navy to host multi-nation military drill
On January 10, 2020, Indian Navy will be hosting military drill called ‘Milan 2020’ at Visakhapatnam, The City of Destiny. MILAN stands for ‘Multilateral Naval Exercise’. The Event will witness the participation of several countries. Apart from a large number ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Railways: First Solar Power and plans to Link J&K with rest of India
On January 9, 2020, Indian Railways announced that it will source 1000 MW of solar power and 200 MW of wind power to zonal railways by 2021-22. Also, Kashmir is to be linked with the rest of India through railway ..