UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 502

12345 1. Which among the following is a correct definition of the Political Party in India? Political party means an association or a body of individual citizens of India registered with the Election Commission as a political party under provisions ..

Kerala Sets Up First Line Treatment Centres for COVID 19 Treatment

The Kerala Government has decided to set up 187 COVID First-Line Treatment Centres (FLTCs) for the COVID patients in the state. These centres, set up in collaboration with the local bodies across the state, will have 305 doctors, 572 nurses ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

ANASIS II: South Korea Launches its First Military Satellite

South Korea has successfully launched its first-ever military communications satellite through the private operator, Space X. The launch is aimed at increasing the defence capabilities of the country. The satellite, named as ANASIS II, is going to contribute towards the ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Seven States Achieved 10% of the target for Jal Jeevan Mission in 2020-21

As per the data released by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, seven states, Bihar, Telangana, Maharashtra, Haryana, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh and Mizoram have already been able to achieve 10% of the target household tap connections fixed for ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Ultrasound can be used to Detect Defects in Large Structures: IIT Madras Research

According to a study commissioned by the team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, engineering structures including buildings, pipelines and rails can be treated with ultrasound in order to detect any kind of defect in the structure. ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Sony to Give Competition to Disney Star, to Acquire 74% in Viacom 18

In order to give a tough competition to the Star Group, Sony has decided to enter into an agreement with Viacom 18 and in that agreement; Sony Group is likely to own 74% stake. This sets the stage ready for ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Ben Stokes Becomes No 1 All-Rounder in ICC Test Rankings

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has become the number one all-rounder in the tests, in the recently published ICC Test Rankings. He has amassed 497 rating points in the rankings and it is the highest by any Test all-rounder since Jacques ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

CBDT and CBIC Sign MoU for Exchange of Data

A memorandum of understanding has been signed between the Central Board of Direct Taxes and the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs in order to ensure the smooth exchange of data between the two organizations. This was signed in ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Sero-Prevalence Study Conducted by Health Ministry in Delhi

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has commissioned a study based on sero-surveillance in Delhi. It has been conducted by the National Center for Disease Control in collaboration with the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi in a ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Tata Communications Gets Telecom License in Saudi Arabia

Tata Communications has been granted the local telecom license in Saudi Arabia and as part of this, the company will be allowed to provide internet and related telecom services to the enterprises in that country in a defined capacity along ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020