Amazon Quiz Answers – 9 November, 2020

1.The Ministry of External Affairs has launched a lecture series named after whom as an introduction to India for foreign diplomats? Sushma Swaraj 2.Succeeding Mustapha Adib, Saad El-Din Hariri has been appointed for the second time as the Prime Minister ..

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 612

12345 1. Which among the following sentences is / are correct ? Indian Constitution does not provide to encourage equal pay for equal work for both men & women Indian Constitution does not provide a proper definition of Backward classes ..

What is Atal Innovation Mission-Sirius Programme?

The Atal Innovation Mission-Sirius Innovation Programme was launched for India and Russia school children. The programme aims to develop technological solutions for both India and Russia. Key Highlights The programme is to be held between November 7, 2020 and November ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020

November 9: Uttarakhand Day

Every year on November 9, the Uttarakhand Day is celebrated. It is also called as Uttarakhand Divas or Uttarakhand State Foundation Day. Key Highlights In 2020, the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Rawat is to inaugurate hot air balloon festival in ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020

What are “Tarballs” fastening Himalayan Glacial melting?

The scientists from Zhejiang University have reported in their study that the percentage of tarballs has increased in the Himalayan region and this is increasing the glacial melt in the region. What are Tarballs? Tarballs are carbonaceous particles. They are ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020

Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme

The Government of India recently announced that it is to expand the PLI (Production Linked Incentive) scheme to more than ten sectors. This includes food processing, leather, textiles, battery manufacturing. The pharmaceuticals (and medical devices) and electronics are already under ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020

UAE allows cohabitation of unmarried couples, relaxes Islamic laws

On November 7, 2020, the United Arab Emirates announced major changes to its Islamic laws. It includes loosening of alcohol restrictions, allowing unmarried couples to cohabitate and loosening criminalization of honour killings. Key Highlights Previously the users had to purchase ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020

8th November: Today’s News Headlines

Here are Today’s News Headlines for November 8, 2020 India ISRO launches EOS-01 and nine customer satellites On November 7, 2020, ISRO launched an Earth Observatory Satellite EOS-01 and nine other customer satellite in its PSLV-C49. The satellites were lifted ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020

PM Modi to launch Ro-Pax Ferry Service in Gujarat

On November 8, 2020, PM Modi is to launch Ro-Pax ferry service between Ghogha and Hazira in Gujarat through video conferencing. Highlights The Ro-Pax ferry vessel called the “Voyage Symphony” is a three-deck vessel. It has a load capacity to ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 611

12345 1. Which among the following authorities decides , how far the fundamental rights can apply to the members of the armed forces in India? President of India Parliament of India Arms Forces themselves Arms Forces Tribunal 2. Consider the ..