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Amazon Quiz Answers – 12 December, 2020
1.Which country, currently facing a mink covid crisis, is also the world’s largest producer of mink fur? Denmark2.Madhya Pradesh recently constituted which of the following with an aim to work for the welfare of cattle in the state? Cow Cabinet ..
UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 645
12345 1. Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) aims to safeguard the valuable traditional knowledge from being patented by other countries . Which of the following Statement(s) is/are correct regarding TKDL? The Health Ministry has fixed 1960 as the “cut-off year” ..
India-Uzbekistan sign Agreements
On December 11, 2020, India and Uzbekistan held virtual summit to discuss bilateral relations. The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with his Uzbekistan counter part during the summit. The summit mainly focused on extremism, terrorism and radicalism. During ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
France Law against Islamism
The French Cabinet recently presented a draft law that targets “Radical Islamism”. Key Features of the Proposed Law The law aims to envisage range of measures that includes school education reforms to make sure Muslim children do not drop out ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Asia-Pacific Vaccine Access Facility, APVAX
The Asian Development Bank recently launched Asia Pacific Vaccine Access Facility to provide equitable support to the developing countries as they procure and deliver vaccines. The bank has allocated 9 billion USD for the scheme. What is Asia-Pacific Vaccine Access ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
What is Micro-climatic Zone Shifting?
The study on “Preparing India for climate events” was recently published by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water. This is the first time the extreme weather event hotspots in India have been mapped. Key findings The unpredictability, intensity and ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
What is Data Sonification?
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) recently shared a sonification video of crab Nebula. The video shows Nebula being transformed into music based on its different colours. The blue shades were translated into bass and white shades into to wood ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Fitness Ka Dose Aadha Ghanta Roz Campaign
The Fitness Ka Dose Aadha Ghanta Roz Campaign was recently applauded by the World Health Organization. The campaign has been uploaded for its initiatives to promote physical activity. The campaign was launched as a part of the Fit India Movement. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Association of Buddhist Tour Operator (ABTO) International Convention
On December 10, 2020, the Union Minister of state for tourism and culture Shri Prahlad Singh Patel inaugurated the Association of Buddhist our operators International Convention in New Delhi. The convention is to be held in partnership with Ministry of ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Current Affairs – December 11, 2020 [Today’s News Headlines]
Here are today’s news headlines for December 11, 2020 . India Prime Minister Narendra Modi Lays Foundation stone of new Parliament building On December 10, 2020, the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi laid foundation stone of new Parliament building ..