UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 484

12345 1. Consider the following: Uttar Pradesh  Madhya Pradesh Rajasthan Chambal river flows through which among the above states? 1 & 2 2 & 3 1 & 3 1, 2 & 3 2. Consider the following difference(s) between NITI Aayog ..

Indian Railways Achievements: 100% Punctuality, Longest Train

On July 2, 2020, the Indian Railways operated the longest freight train in the South East Central Railway Zone. The train was named “SeshNaag”. About SheshNaag SheshNaag had 251 wagons and was pulled by four electric locomotives. The locomotives were ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

ICMR to launch COVAXIN on August 15

On July 2, 2020, Indian Council of Medical Research announced that it is to launch COVAXIN, India’s first COVID-19 vaccine by August 15. Highlights There are 12 institutes that are conducting the clinical trials of the indigenous vaccine. Currently India ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Iran requests INTERPOL to issue “Red Notice” to President Trump

Iran had recently issued an arrest warrant for US President Donald Trump. Also, Iran has requested INTERPOL to issue a “Red Notice” and detain him from power. Iran believes that the drone strike that killed Irani General Qassem Soleimani was ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Current Affairs: July 02-03, 2020

1. The World Bank has approved USD 250 million loan for affordable housing projects of which Indian state? [A] Odisha[B] West Bengal[C] Tamil Nadu[D] Kerala Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Tamil Nadu] Notes:The World Bank has approved USD 250 million ..

China conducts military exercise in the disputed South China Sea

China is holding military exercise around Parcel Islands in South China Sea between July 1, 2020 and July 5, 2020. US has raised its concerns over the exercise in a disputed territory. What is the issue? The dispute of South ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

India approves second Vaccine Trial

The Drug Controller General of India approved to begin vaccine trial of Zydus Cadila. The firm is to conduct the vaccine trials in two phases. This is the second vaccine trial approved by India after Bharat Biotech’s COVAXIN. Highlights The ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Delhi Government launches “Paudhe Lagao Paryavaran Bachao”

On July 2, 2020, the Delhi Government launched “Paudhe Lagao Paryavaran Bachao”. It means “Plant Trees, Save Environment”. Highlights The campaign is to run for 17 days. Around 31 lakh saplings are to be planted during the campaign. These saplings ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Amazon 3rd July, 2020 Quiz Answers

1.Which famous cricketer, born on July 8, led India to two consecutive Champions Trophy/ ICC Knockout finals? Sourav Ganguly 2.Which Chicago-based brand has announced its entry into the Indian market with an extensive range of car care products? Turtle Wax ..

High Level Industry Consultation organized to formulate STIP 2020

The Confederation of India Industry and Science Policy Forum are to organize a high-level industry consultation to formulate Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (STIP), 2020. Highlights The STIP, 2020 was flagged off by the Department of Science and Technology in ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020