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What is Enigma?
Recently, the divers discovered an Enigma encryption machine used by Nazis in Baltic sea. The divers discovered the machine while searching the seabed with sonar devices for abandoned fishing nets that might harm the sea life. Enigma Enigma is an ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Amazon Quiz Answers – 15 December, 2020
1.Which Indian bank merged with Singapore’s DBS Bank in November 2020? Lakshmi Vilas Bank 2.Against which team did Diego Maradona score the (in)famous ‘Hand of God’ goal in the 1986 World Cup? England 3.Spotify, Mojang, King and Klarna – are ..
What is San Isidro Movement?
San Isidro Movement (MSI) is the ongoing protest against the authoritarian regime in Cuba. Cuba, a Caribbean country, has been under the communist regime for more than 60 years. The San Isidro Movement started in 2018 in response to the ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Current Affairs – Top 10 Terms in News [15 Dec. 2020]
Current Affairs Top 10 Terms in News (December 15, 2020) is a compilation of important terms, jargons and lexicons in news in recent days. 5th India Water Impact Summit (IWIS) The 5th India Water Impact Summit (IWIS) has recently commenced ..
UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 648
12345 1. Which of the following is / are correct statements about the term Privilege Motion, which was making news recently? It is the exclusive power of Lok Sabha It can be initiated by any minister or private member It cannot be moved ..
Virgin Galactic: SpaceShip Unity Test Flight fails
Recently, the test flight of the SpaceShip Two Unity was aborted by the Virgin Galactic. This was because the Virgin Galactic Space Ship Two Unity spacecraft that was released from the mother ship lost connection. This was detected by the ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Unified Development Control and Promotion Regulations
The Unified Development Control and Promotion Regulations (UDCPR) was unveiled by the Maharashtra government to strengthen real estate development in the state. This new set of rules governs the real estate development. These rules may bring uniformity in width of ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
International Climate Ambition Summit
On December 12, 2020, the Paris Climate Agreement completed its fifth anniversary. Paris Agreement aims to limit the increase in global warming temperatures well below two degrees Celsius, a target the world is yet to achieve. To commemorate the occasion, ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Sustainable Mountain Development Summit
The ninth edition of the Sustainable Mountain Development Summit (SMDS) commenced on December 12 in Dehradun. This year, the summit was held under the following theme Theme: Emerging Pathways for Building Resilient Post COVID-19 Mountain Economy, Adoption, Innovation and Acceleration. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
National Centre for Divyang Empowerment
The National Centre for Divyang Empowerment (NCDE) was established by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to re-skill and rehabilitate Divyang warriors of the force suffering from disability that occurred in line of duty. The Centre is located at the ..