National Defence Authorisation Act

The US Senate recently passed the 740.5 billion USD of National Defence Authorisation Act. The act allocates funds for military ships, construction projects, aircrafts, nuclear weapons and other national security initiatives. Key Features of National Defence Authorisation Act, 2021 Pacific ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

Miyawaki Method of Afforestation

The Mansa unit of Punjab state Police is developing Miyawaki forests. Also, the Bengaluru Hennagara Lake is to get a new life with Miyawaki Forests. Miyawaki forest is a method of afforestation developed in Japan. It involves the planting of ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

INS Viraat: Key Facts

INS Viraat is an aircraft carrier of the Indian Navy that is currently being broken apart at Alang ship-breaking yard, Gujarat. It is noted for its participation in Operation Jupiter and Operation Parakram. It was decommissioned in 2017. There have ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

What are Geminids Meteor Shower?

The Geminids Meteor Showers are to be the strongest between December 4 and December 20. Soon after the Geminids Meteor Shower, the Ursid Meteor showers are to occur between December 17 and December 26. The Geminids are expected at about ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

What is Vigyan Yatra?

Vigyan yatra is a promotional activity to promote scientific temper. It is being carried out as a part of the India International Science Festival. About Vigyan Yatra The Vigyan Yatra is a promotional activity of the sixth edition of India ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

What is Digital Voter ID Card?

Digital voter ID card is the electronic form of EPIC or Elector’s Photo Identity Card. This would make the voter ID card available on people’s phone. It can be downloaded through OTP authentication. This will help the Election Commission cut ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

One-time voluntary disclosure scheme for exotic animals

The Supreme Court of India recently upheld the order of Allahabad High court to grant immunity from investigation and prosecution if a person voluntarily declares possession or acquisition of exotic species. This is applicable under the new amnesty scheme announced ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

Current Affairs – December 15, 2020 [Today’s News Headlines]

Here are Today’s News Headlines for December 15, 2020 India Guidelines issued for covid-19 vaccination drive The Government of India recently released guidelines to the states for or covid-19 vaccination drive. According to the guidelines around hundred to 200 people ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

Sherman Anti-trust Act

Recently, the UC FTC (Federal Trade Commission) filed an anti-trust lawsuit against Facebook under Sherman Anti-trust Act. The social media giant is under the scanner for its acquisition of Instagram and Whatsapp. Why was the lawsuit filed against Facebook? According ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: December 15, 2020

1. Which Indian telecom company has rolled out world’s first satellite-based narrowband-IoT network? [A] Jio Networks[B] BSNL[C] Airtel[D] Vi Show Answer Correct Answer: B [BSNL] Notes:Indian state-owned telecommunications company BSNL in partnership with machine connectivity solutions company Skylotech India, to ..