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UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 553
12345 1. Which of the following indigenous tribal groups you will find in Andaman Island? Jarawa Sentinelese Onge Shom Pen Select the correct option from the codes given below: Only 1 & 4 Only 2, 3 & 4 Only 1, ..
Top Current Affairs – September 10, 2020 (Evening Digest)
GKToday presents daily digest of Top Current Affairs covering major news updates of the day. Here are the evening updates for Current Affairs of 10 September 2020: PM Modi to inaugurate 1.75 lakh houses in Madhya Pradesh Prime Minister Modi ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
SAROD-Ports Launched by Shipping Ministry
SAROD-Ports, stands for Society for Affordable Redressal of Disputes – Ports, was launched by Union Minister of State for Shipping (I/C) Shri Mansukh Mandaviya on September 10, 2020 through a virtual ceremony in New Delhi. Background In January 2018, the ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
World Suicide Prevention Day
September 10 is observed as World Suicide Prevention Day every year. The day is observed with an objective to create awareness about the mental health and prevent suicides. The theme for both 2019 and 2020 edition is “Working Together to ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
What is Digital Payment Index?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced on September 10, 2020 that a Digital Payments Index (DPI) will be launched. The index will assess and capture the extent of digitalisation of payments effectively. Key Points The DPI will be based ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Indian Air Force to formally induct Rafale Fighter Jets in Ambala
The Indian Air Force is going to formally induct the Rafale aircraft on September 10, 2010 at Air Force Station, Ambala. The aircraft will be a part of 17 Squadron called as the Golden Arrows. The first five Indian Air ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Doorstep Banking Services launched by Public Sector Banks
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the doorstep banking services for public sector banks. This will facilitate the users a hassle-free and convenient banking service. The services provided by the Doorstep Banking can be availed through Agents who has been deployed ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Atal Innovation Mission Launched Aatmanirbhar Bharat ARISE-ANIC Initiative
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, has launched the Aatmanirbhar Bharat ARISE-Atal New India Challenges (ANIC) initiative. It will help in boosting research and innovation in Indian MSMEs and startups. The programe is being driven by Indian Space Research Organization ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
First India-France-Australia Trilateral Dialogue Organised Virtually
The first India-France-Australia Trilateral Dialogue was held virtually on September 9, 2020. The virtual dialogue focuses on enhancing the cooperation in the Indo-Pacific Region. The trio discussed on economic, geo-strategic challenges and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region in the backdrop ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
What is an Air Ambulance?
Karnataka Chief Minister, Yediyurappa launched the country’s first integrated air ambulance service recently. It was jointly launched by the International Critical Air Transfer Team (ICATT) and the Kyathi. ICATT-Kyathi’s fixed wing aircraft have capacity to provide long distance emergency medical ..