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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: December 03, 2020
1. Giant Metre-wave Radio Telescope, which was making news recently, is located in which Indian state? [A] Madhya Pradesh[B] Gujarat[C] Maharashtra[D] Karnataka Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Maharashtra] Notes:GMRT (Giant Metre-wave Radio Telescope) is an observatory located in Pune, Maharashtra. ..
What is Emergency Use Authorization?
Recently, several drug makers are seeking Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) for the COVID-19 vaccine. Pfizer had applied for the EUA in UK and has been approved by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency of the country. Also, the Serum ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
What is 1.5 times formula for crops MSP? How is it calculated?
The 1.5 times formula is used to determine the minimum support price (MSP) for crops. This was introduced during the Union Budget 2018-19. According to this formula, the MSP is fixed at 1.5 times the production cost for crops as ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Current Affairs – December 3, 2020 [Today’s News Headlines]
Here are Today’s News Headlines for December 3, 2020 India Infosys prize, 2020 announced On December 2, 2020, the Infosys prize, 2020 was announced. Gold medal carries prize money of hundred thousand USD and is awarded in six fields namely ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Amazon Quiz Answers – 3 December, 2020
1.The Wildlife Institute of India, along with the Gujarat Forest Department is going to relocate which animal in different parts of India? Asiatic Lion 2.The head of state of which country was the host of the 2020 BRICS summit, conducted ..
UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 636
12345 1. Which of the following committees have members from both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha? Estimates Committee Committee on Subordinate Legislation Public Accounts Committee Committee on Public Undertakings Select the correct option from the codes given below: Only 1, ..
C32 LH2 Propellant tank: Key Highlights
C32 LH2 is the largest-ever cryogenic propellant tank developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. It was delivered to ISRO recently. It is designed to increase the payload capability of ISRO’S Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III (GSLV Mk III) from 4 ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder: Key Facts
Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder (ASKAP) is a new type of radio telescope developed by Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). It creates high-resolution images by combining the signals of 36 smaller dish antennas. Recently, this telescope had helped ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Uttar Pradesh Power Distribution Network Rehabilitation Project: Key Facts
The ADB-funded Uttar Pradesh Power Distribution Network Rehabilitation Project is aimed at improving the quality and reliability of electricity supply in Uttar Pradesh. The project involves conversion of 65,000 km of rural low-voltage distribution lines from bare conductors to aerial ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Can Alligators regrow their tails?
Recently, a study has found that similar to small reptiles like geckos, the alligators can also sacrifice and regrow their tails. Young American alligators (Alligator mississippiensis) can regrow up to 18 percent of their total body length back, about 23 ..