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Gujarat’s PPP project in Leopard rescue and rehabilitation
The Gujarat forest department has transferred 12 leopards to a private rescue and Rehabilitation centre in Jamnagar. These leopards were captured from the wild after they encountered conflicts with humans. The project is first of its kind in the state. ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
China’s proposed Hydropower project in Brahmaputra, Tibet
Under the 14th five-year plan that is to be implemented from 2021, China has proposed hydro power project on Brahmaputra river in Tibet. The project has been proposed by the Central Committee of the ruling Communist Party of China. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Dry Swab Direct RT-PCR Test Method
The Dry Swab Direct RT-PCR testing method was recently approved by the Indian Council of Medical Research to test the covid-19 virus. The test was developed by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CSIR-CCMB) by ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Iran’s Strategic Measures for the Removal of Sanctions: Highlights
The Iranian Parliament has recently passed a bill called the “Strategic Measures for the Removal of Sanctions”. The bill aims to boost the nuclear activity of Iran in the wake of killing of the Iranian nuclear scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh. He ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Hayabusa2 Spacecraft of Japan: Key Facts
The Hayabusa2 spacecraft of Japan is nearing the earth after a yearlong journey from asteroid Ryugu. The asteroid is located at a distance of about 300 million kilometres from the Earth. The spacecraft is to reach the earth in Southern ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) granted ‘Milestone’ status by IEEE – Key Facts
The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope observatory located in Pune has been provided with the prestigious IEEE milestone status. The status was provided to honour its significant technical achievement, services, its excellence as unique product, patent and seminal papers that aim ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Hualong One: China’s entry in Nuclear Power Sector
China recently connected its first indigenously developed third generation nuclear power reactor called Hualong one to its national grid. The Hualong One nuclear power reactor is first of its kind. About Hualong One According to the China National Nuclear Corporation, ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Sahakar Pragya Programme: Key Facts
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare recently launched the Sahakar Pragya. The initiative will train the primary cooperative societies in the country. It holds 45 new training modules of National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC). It will enhance the training ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: November 29-30, 2020
1. ‘Har Ghar Nal Yojana’ has been implemented in which Indian state/UT? [A] Uttar Pradesh[B] Gujarat[C] Himachal Pradesh[D] Assam Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Uttar Pradesh] Notes:Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched ‘Har Ghar Nal Yojana’ in the state of Uttar ..
Current Affairs – November 30, 2020 [Today’s News Headlines]
Here are Today’s News Headlines for November 30, 2020 India CSIR-CCMB approved to commercially use dry swab testing for COVID-19 CSIR is Council of Scientific and Industrial Research. CCMB is Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology. The CSIR-CCMB has got ..