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4 October 2020: Today’s News Headlines
[no_toc]Here are top News Headlines of 4th October 2020 ATAL TUNNEL PM Modi inaugurates 9.02 km long Atal tunnel Rohtang in Himachal Pradesh Built in the Pir Panjal range of Himalayas, the tunnel will ensure year-long connectivity between Manali and ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Amazon Quiz Answers – 4 October, 2020
1.What type of music did the Marathi film “The Disciple”, that won the International Critics Award in the Venice Film Festival, focus on? Indian Classical 2.According to a recent report by the National Statistical Office, which Indian state topped with ..
UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 576
12345 1. Which among the following was the strength of Lok Sabha after India’s first general elections? 289 389 489 500 2. Which among the following is not a privilege of the president under article 361 of the constitution? The ..
Data Governance Quality Index released by NITI Aayog: Key Facts
The NITI Aayog and Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO) recently conducted the Data Governance Quality Index Survey. According to the survey, the Department of Fertilizers that works under Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers was ranked third. The department scored ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
What are R-Green Kits of COVID-19?
The Reliance Life Sciences recently developed RT-PCR kit that will diagnose COVID-19 infection in about 2 hours. These kits are called R-Green Kits. Highlights RT-PCR are the most accurate tests being conducted for COVID-19. However, the only drawback in this ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
G-20 Debt Service Suspension Initiative: Key Facts
On October 1, 2020, the officials of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) called for the extension of G20 Debt Service Suspension initiative till the end of 2021. What is Debt Service Suspension Initiative? The DSSI means that for a limited ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
25th Amendment of US Constitution
The US President Donald Trump and the first lady have tested positive to COVID-19. He is currently treated at the Walter Reed Medical Centre. Highlights The 74-year-old President is working from the centre. If his health deteriorates, the vice president ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Test fire of new version and nuclear capable “Shaurya Missile” successful
On October 3, 2020, India successfully test fired the new version of nuclear capable Shaurya missile in Balasore, Odisha. Highlights After the success of the test firing, the missile is to be inducted into Indian Armed Forces to complement the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
October 2: World Day for Farmed Animals
Every year, the World Day for Farmed Animals is celebrated by the International Animal Welfare Organization, Asia for Animals Coalition and World Animal Protection. The day is celebrated to bring in awareness in treating animals as sentient beings and make ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
“What India Eats” report by Indian Council Medical Research: Key Facts
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and National Institute of Nutrition recently released a report, “What India Eats”. According to the report, the urban regions in the country consumed more fat than those in rural areas. Key Findings of ..