US Military Aircraft refuels in India for the first time

For the first time in Indian history, the United States long range maritime patrol aircraft refuelled at India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The P-8 Poseidon aircraft landed in Port Blair for refuelling support. Highlights The LEMOA (Logistics Exchange Memorandum of ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020

3 October 2020: Today’s News Headlines

[no_toc]Here are top News Headlines of 2nd October 2020 INDIA PM Modi inaugurates Vaishvik Bhartiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Summit, a global virtual summit of overseas and resident Indian Researchers and Academicians Prof. Sugata Bose of Harvard University delivers inaugural Mushirul Hasan ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: October 02-03, 2020

1. Which e-commerce giant has launched a new ‘Fulfilment Centre’ in Tamil Nadu? [A] Flipkart[B] Cloud Tail[C] Alibaba[D] Amazon Show Answer Correct Answer: D [Amazon] Notes:Major E-commerce giant Amazon has launched its new Fulfilment Centre in Tamil Nadu. This is ..

NASA launches SS Kalpana Chawla Cargo Spacecraft

On October 2, 2020, NASA launched a commercial spacecraft named after Indian Origin deceased NASA Astronaut “Kalpana Chawla”. The spacecraft carried 4 tonnes of cargo including refined radishes for the International Space Station. Highlights The spacecraft was built by a ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020

Aerial Seeding by Indian Navy Helicopters in Vishakhapatnam

On October 2, 2020, the Indian Navy along with Greater Vishakhapatnam Municipal Corporation had undertaken Aerial Seeding in Vishakhapatnam. The initiative is aimed to increase green cover in and around Vishakhapatnam. Highlights The event was flagged off by MPs of ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020

Atal Tunnel: 9,000 tonnes of steel supplied by SAIL

On October 3, 2020, PM Modi is to inaugurate the Atal Tunnel, the world longest high-altitude tunnel. It is the world’s longest tunnel to be located above the altitude of 10,000 feet (3,000 feet). About the Tunnel The tunnel is ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020

Amazon Quiz Answers – 3 October, 2020

1.Winner of the 2020 US Open Men’s Singles Dominic Thiem hails from which European country? Austria 2.The Indian Government on September 14, 2020 banned the export of which of these food items? Onions 3.The Kosi Rail Mega Bridge, Inaugurated on ..

Jal Jeevan Mission: 100-days of campaign launched

On October 2, 2020, the Union Minister of Jal Shakti Gajendra Singh launched 100-days of campaign to provide piped water supply to schools and Anganwadi centres. The mission was launched as a part of celebrations of 151st birth anniversary of ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020

Bongosagar: India-Bangladesh to hold three-day Mega Military Exercise

On October 3, 2020, India and Bangladesh are to hold a mega military exercise in Bay of Bengal. The exercise is to be followed by a two-day patrolling called CORPAT. Bongosagar The annual maritime exercise, called “Bongosagar” that is to ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 575

12345 1. Van Allen radiation belt: has electrons and protons in the outer belt and only electrons in the inner belt. has a large cover over poles and is almost absent at equator Which of the above statement is/are correct? ..