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Why did RBI impose moratorium on Lakshmi Vilas Bank?
The Reserve Bank of India recently imposed a moratorium on Lakshmi Vilas Bank of India for a period of thirty days. The apex bank has also drafted a scheme for the merger of the bank. Under the scheme, the Lakshmi ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
What are deemed forests? Why is Karnataka Government releasing 6.64 lakh hectares of deemed forests?
The State Government of Karnataka recently announced that it will soon declassify 6.64 lakh hectares of 9.94 hectares of deemed forests in the state. This is around 67% of the deemed forest land. What are deemed forests? Deemed Forests are ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Amazon Quiz Answers – 19 November, 2020
1.The upcoming Batman movie starring Robert Pattinson stars Colin Farrell as which iconic Batman villain? The Penguin 2.The Maharashtra state government has released INR 57 crores recently for ASHA workers. What does ASHA stand for? Accredited Social Health Activists 3.In ..
World Toilet Day: November 19
Every year, the United Nations and several other international organizations celebrate World Toilet Day on November 19. The official convener of the World Toilet Day is the UN-Water. What is the theme of World Toilet Day? In 2020, the World ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 622
12345 1. Which among the following is constituted by the President of India under Article 280 (1) of the Constitution? Planning Commission Election Commission Finance Commission Farmer’s Commission 2. Consider the following: Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers Consumer Price ..
What is Mahajan Commission report on Karnataka-Maharashtra border dispute?
On November 18, 2020, the Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa condemned the comments made by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar over the border dispute between the two states. Pawar mentioned the dispute as an attempt to incite fire. ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
What are microwave weapons?
Recently, the social media was all about the use of “microwave weapons” by the Chinese Army. India and China are locked at the Line of Actual Control since June 2020. Around twenty Indian soldiers have been killed in the Galwan ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Assam wins best state award in fisheries sector
On November 18, 2020, Assam won four awards in fisheries sector from the National Fisheries Development Board operating under the Ministry of Fisheries. What are the four awards won by Assam in Fisheries sector? Assam received the best state award ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Four Indian Cities selected by World Economic Forum to pioneer roadmap for Smart Cities
On November 18, 2020, the World Economic Forum selected 36 cities from 22 countries for pioneering a policy road map for smart cities. These smart cities are being developed under the G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance. Of the 36 cities ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
First Convergence Project of India to generate green energy
On November 17, 2020 the Energy Efficiency Services Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of New and Renewable Energy, Goa. According to the agreement, the first convergence project of India to generate Green Energy for agriculture and ..