Banjara People

On occasion of International Women’s Day, Vijaya Pawar was given control of one of the social media accounts of the PM. She was given this honour for her work in promoting Banjara handicrafts. Banjara Tribe The Banjaras are a nomadic ..

Namda Art

On occasion of International Women’s Day, the Prime Minister handed over his social media accounts to 7 women- one of them honoured for her efforts in revival of Namda art. Arifa Jan Arifa Jan was one of the 7 women ..

Amazon Quiz Time Answers-11th March 2020

Taika Waititi recently made history as the first person from which ethnicity to win an Oscar, as he won for Best Adapted Screenplay? Answer: Maori The very popular play Piya Behrupiya directed by Atul Kumar is an adaptation of which ..

Top GKToday’s News Headlines-11 March 2020

Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for 11 March, 2020 INDIA IAF’s C-17 Globemaster military transport aircraft brings back 58 Indians from coronavirus-hit Iran; lands at Hindon airbase in Ghaziabad US Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster announces completion of US-funded ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020

Current Affairs Quiz: March 10-11, 2020

1. ’Chapchar Kut’ is a popular festival of which Indian state/ UT? [A] Madhya Pradesh[B] Assam[C] Mizoram[D] Arunachal Pradesh Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Mizoram] Notes:‘Chapchar Kut’ is a popular and the biggest festival celebrated across the state of Mizoram. ..

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 369

12345 1. With reference to the sedimentary rocks, consider the following statements:1.They are generally formed at Earth’s surface2. Most of their constituents are ultimately derived from Igneous rocks3. Fossils are generally found in sedimentary rocksWhich among the above statements is ..

UNCTAD: FDI inflows are to drop by 15% due to Corona Virus

The United Nations Conference on Trade, Investment and Development has warned that the Foreign Direct Investment flows all over the world will reduce by 15% due to Corona Virus. According to the organization, the outbreak could cost 2 trillion USD ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020

March 10: CISF Raising Day

Every year, the Central Industrial Security Force Raising Day is celebrated on March 10. The CISF works under Ministry of Home Affairs. It was set up in 1969 under the CISF act, 1968 passed in Parliament of India. About CISF ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020

Indian Ocean Commission

The Indian Ocean Commission recently admitted India as the 5th observer to the group. This is expected to bolster the Indo-Pacific vision. About the COI The Indian Ocean Commission (COI) was created in 1982 and institutionalised in 1984 by the ..

Holi

India and Nepal celebrated Holi, the festival of colors, despite the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. This year’s events were relatively sombre due to the Coronavirus scare. About the Festival Holi is an ancient Hindu festival and one of the most popular ..