Lok Sabha passes Aircraft (Amendment) Bill, 2020

The Aircraft (Amendment) Bill, 2020 was passed by a voice vote in the Lok Sabha. This bill seeks to amend Aircraft Act, 1934. It aims to convert three existing regulatory bodies under the Civil Aviation Ministry into statutory bodies. The ..

Former Vice-President launches book titled “My Encounters in Parliament”

Former Vice-President of India Hamid Ansari launched the book authored by Bhalchandra Mungekar, which was titled as “My Encounters in Parliament”. The event was attended by NCP chief Sharad Pawar, CPI general secretary D Raja and CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram ..

RBI to regulate entire activities of Payment Aggregators

The Reserve Bank of India recently announced that it will regulate the entire activities of Payment Aggregators (PAs). Payment Aggregators enable the e-commerce sites and merchants to accept various payment instruments from the customers. As per the guidelines on regulation ..

Defence Minister launches ‘Invincible-A Tribute to Manohar Parrikar’ book

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute to the late Goa Chief Minister and former Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar ahead of his death anniversary. He also launched a book titled ‘Invincible-A Tribute to Manohar Parrikar’. Manohar Parrikar was the Chief ..

First Time: Supreme Court removed a state minister over Disqualification petition

On March 18, 2020, for the first time in its history, the Supreme Court removed the Manipur Minister Thounaojam Shyamkumar Singh from the state cabinet. The apex court has also been restrained him from entering the Legislative assembly. What is ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020

“Innovate for Accessible India” Campaign launched by NASSCOM along with Microsoft

The NASSCOM (National Association of Software and Service Companies) recently launched the “Innovate for Accessible India” campaign along with Microsoft India. The other partners of the initiative include Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Department ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020

Amazon Quiz Time Answers-19th March 2020

Who has proposed a new climate law that would set a target of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050? Answer: European Union Bundelkhand Expressway is being built in which Indian state? Answer: Uttar Pradesh Who is the only second Indian ..

Lok Sabha passes Aircraft (Amendment) bill, 2020

The Lok Sabha recently passed Aircraft (Amendment) bill, 2020. The bill was passed through voice vote in the lower house. The amendments are being made to fulfil the requirements of International Civil Aviation Organization. Highlights The amendment aims to regulate ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020

Current Affairs Quiz: March 19, 2020

12345678910 1. Which city of Rajasthan is also called as the ‘Marble city of India’, that is recently connected with Indore under RCS-UDAN scheme? Kota Bikaner Kishangarh Lalgarh 2. Which European country recently imposed a record 1.1 billion euro fine ..

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 377

12345 1. The interpretation of the Constitution falls within the domain of the Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court. At least how many members are required for this bench? 2 3 5 7 2. Consider the following statements: The Coromandel ..