Operation Samudra Setu

On July 8, 2020, Indian Navy culminated Operation Samudra Setu after bringing 3,992 Indian citizens back to their homeland. The operation was launched on May 5, 2020. Highlights The operation lasted over 55 days. The Indian Naval Ships such as ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Amazon 9th July, 2020 Quiz Answers

1.Who recently became the third Indian to get inducted into the Elite Panel of ICC Umpires? Nitin Menon 2.Which carmaker’s share price recently crossed $1,000, making it worth more than Ford, General Motors, Honda and Fiat Chrysler put together? Tesla ..

BLUIS: Odisha’s satellite-based technology to prevent encroachment of government land

On July 8, 2020, the Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched BLUIS-Bhubaneswar Land Use Intelligence System. The system will help in preventing encroachments of government lands with the help of satellites. Highlights BLUIS is a web and mobile based solution ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Six Critical Bridges to be unveiled in Jammu and Kashmir

On July 9, 2020, the Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is to unveil six critical bridges in the Jammu and Kashmir region. The bridges were constructed by the Border Road Organization (BRO). Highlights The bridges were constructed at a cost ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

CBDT and SEBI sign Memorandum of Understanding

On July 8, 2020, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) and Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement will facilitate exchange of data between the institutes. Highlights Several other steps are being ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 489

12345 1. In geographical context, a “Garben” is a: fault-block mountain fold mountain volcanic mountain upwarped mountain 2. Consider the following observations: In the medieval times, both Jainism and Buddhism had become incapable of offering any serious challenge to brahmanism ..

Union Cabinet approved Agricultural Infrastructure Fund of Rs 1 lakh crores

On July 8, 2020, the union cabinet chaired by PM Modi approved a new Central Sector Scheme-Agricultural Infrastructure Fund of Rs 1 lakh crore. Highlights The scheme is to provide long tern and medium term debt financing facility to invest ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

GoI releases guidelines for evaluation of nano-based Agricultural input

On July 7, 2020, the Government of India released guidelines to evaluate nano-based agriculture input and food products in the country. The guidelines were released by Ministry of Science and Technology Dr Harsh Vardhan and Union Minister of Agriculture Narendra ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

PM Modi chairs Cabinet meeting: Key Decisions

On July 8, 2020, PM Modi chaired the union cabinet meet. Ministers of various departments attended the meet including Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman, Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah Key Decisions The ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Free Food Grains under Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana extended till November

On July 8, 2020, the Union Cabinet chaired by PM Modi approved to extend the free food grains scheme under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana till November, 2020. Highlights The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana was introduced by ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020