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Amazon Quiz Answers – 5 October, 2020
1.Russian research and development enterprise ‘Zvezda’ has started the manufacturing of what for ISRO’s Gaganyaan Mission? Space Suit 2.The 13th edition of Aero India-21, Asia’s largest exposition of such a kind, will be held in which Indian city? Bengaluru 3.Which ..
October 5: World Habitat Day
Every year, the World Habitat Day is celebrated on October 5. The day is celebrated to remind the people that they have all power and responsibility to shape the future of towns and cities. The first Monday of every year ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 577
12345 1. Which among the following is a written supplementary, explanatory or appended document of Indian constitution? Part VI Preamble Schedules DPSP 2. Which of the following factors is/are responsible for tides on earth? Rotation of Earth Gravitational pull of ..
India-France to launch Constellation of Maritime Surveillance Satellites
India and France are to launch a constellation of maritime surveillance satellites to monitor illegal spillage of oil in the Indian Ocean Region. Highlights In August 2020, the ISRO and the French Space Agency CNES agreed to develop and build ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
India’s first five animal bridges: Key Facts
India is to see the first five animal overpasses on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. The expressway is under construction. Highlights The animal bridges were planned to avoid disturbances to Ranthambore Wildlife Corridor that connects Mukundra and Ranthambhore Wildlife Sanctuaries. The plan ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
National Wildlife Week, 2020
Every year National Wildlife Week is celebrated in India between October 2nd and October 8th. It is being celebrated since 1954. The main objective of celebrating the day is to save the lives of Indian animals by taking critical steps. ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
UPSC Prelims 2020 Paper-I General Studies Question Paper
1. What are the advantages of fertigation in agriculture? 1. Controlling the alkalinity of irrigation water is possible. 2. Efficient application of Rock Phosphate and all other phosphatic fertilizers is possible. 3. Increased availability of nutrients to plants is possible. ..
India-Nepal: 41 ambulances, 6 School Buses donated
On the eve of Gandhi Jayanti (October 2, 2020), India donated 41 ambulances and 6 school buses to organizations in the field of health and education in Nepal. Highlights Since 1994, India has gifted 823 ambulances to Nepal. This is ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
What are Hydrocracies, Hubris and Hazardscapes, the man-made factors that lead to floods in Brahmaputra?
Floods are perennial problems of the North Eastern States. The flood situation due to Brahmaputra river keeps affecting more than 40 lakh residents in Assam. Brahmaputra Floods Due to floods in Brahmaputra river, tea plantations get hit, more than 100 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
NSO Time Use Survey in India: Key Facts
The National Statistical Office operating under Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation conducted the Time Use Survey in India for the first time between January and December, 2019. Key Highlights The main objective of the survey is to measure participation ..