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Mass Production of Pinaka Rocket begins
On September 26, 2020, the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) began the mass production of Pinaka rockets. The mass production of the rocket has been handed over to Directorate General of Quality Assurance. Highlights The Authority Holding Sealed Particulars (AHSP) handed ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
26 September 2020: Today’s News Headlines
[no_toc]Here are top News Headlines of 26th September 2020. INDIA Voting for Bihar assembly elections on Oct 28, Nov 3, Nov 7; counting on Nov 10: EC National Medical Commission replaces Medical Council of India; Dr Suresh Chandra Sharma is ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: September 26, 2020
1. Which state has won the UN Award for Performance in Non-Communicable Diseases related SDGs? [A] Karnataka[B] Kerala[C] Tamil Nadu[D] Himachal Pradesh Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Kerala] Notes:Kerala has received the United Nations award for its “outstanding contribution” towards ..
Antyodaya Diwas celebrated
On September 25, 2020, the Ministry of Rural Development celebrated foundation day of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana celebrated as “Antyodaya Diwas”. The Day was celebrated under the theme “Kaushal Se Kal Badlenge”. So far, the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
JIMEX 2020: India-Japan Bilateral Maritime Exercise commences
The bilateral Maritime Exercise, JIMEX, conducted between India and Japan biennially is to be in the North Arabian Sea between September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2020. Highlights JIMEX will show high level joint operational skills and high degree of ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
RBI to introduce Positive Pay System to check Cheques
The Reserve Bank of India is to introduce “Positive Pay System” from January 2021. The system makes it mandatory to re-confirm key details of cheques that need payments beyond Rs 50,000. Highlights Under the new system, the issuer of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Amazon Quiz Answers – 26 September, 2020
1.Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who recently re-signed with Arsenal, represents which country in international football? Gabon 2.Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities’ is a movie directed by which painter born on September 17th? M.F Hussain 3.Which Asian city tops the list in ..
September 26: International Day of Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
Every year International Day of Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons is celebrated on September 26. Significance The day is important as it is based on the very basic reason the United Nations was established. The first resolution adopted by the ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 568
12345 1. Which among the following is / are Jovian Planets? 1. Jupiter 2. Mars 3. Saturn 4. Venus Choose the correct option from the codes given below: Only 1 & 3 Only 1 & 2 Only 1, 3 & ..
National Medical Commission: Country’s apex regulator of medical education comes into existence
On September 25, 2020, the National Medical Commission began its operation. The Commission has replaced Medical Council of India. It is now the apex regulator of medical education and profession. Highlights The MCI was replaced with the NMC based on ..