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India-GCC Troika Dialogue: Key Facts
On November 3, 2020, India and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Troika held an annual Political Dialogue. India was represented by the External Affairs Minister S Jai Shankar at the dialogue. Highlights During the dialogue, India requested the members of GCC ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
4th November: Today’s News Headlines
Here are Today’s News Headlines for November 4, 2020 India UNESCO declares Panna Tiger Reserve as Biosphere Reserve The Union Minister of Environment Shri Prakash Javadekar announced that Panna Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh has now been declared a UNESCO ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
US approves 600 million USD armed drones sale to Taiwan
The United States recently approved 600 million USD armed drones sale to Taiwan. By the end of October 2020, US approved the sale of Harpoon missile systems to Taiwan. Background The current ruling Communist Party of china claims Taiwan. Taiwan ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: November 04, 2020
1. Antrix Corporation, that was seen in news recently, is the commercial arm of which organisation? [A] DRDO[B] ISRO[C] BHEL[D] HAL Show Answer Correct Answer: B [ISRO] Notes:Antrix Corporation is the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). ..
India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments
On November 3, 2020, India and UAE held the High-Level Joint Task Force on Investments. The task force was created in 2012. Highlights The task force discussed upon the following The positive outcomes achieved by the Joint Task Force were ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
CBDT exempts Sovereign Wealth Fund: Key Facts, Benefits, Types, Sources of Sovereign Wealth Fund
The Central Board of Direct Taxes recently exempted the interest, dividend and long term capital gains made by the Sovereign Fund MIC Redwood 1 RSC Limited of Abu Dhabi, UAE (United Arab Emirates). Highlights The exemption has been provided under ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Amazon Quiz Answers – 4 November, 2020
1.Carlos Acutis,who died of leukaemia in 2006 aged 15 and has been dubbed by some as the patron saint of the internet , is from which country? Italy 2.National Health Mission of India has recently launched ‘Electronic _________ Intelligence Network ..
UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 607
12345 1. As per the Constitution of India, a new All India service can be instituted with only on the initiative of which among the following? Lok Sabha Rajya Sabha 2/3rd of the States of India Interstate Council 2. Consider ..
NCAER Report: “Estimating the Economic Benefits of Investment in Monsoon Mission and High- Performance Computing Facilities”
The Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan recently released the report prepared by National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER). The report was titled “Estimating the Economic Benefits of Investment in Monsoon Mission and High-Performance Computing Facilities”. Key Highlights According to ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
World Wide Fund Water Risk Filter Report: 30 Indian cities to face water risks
The World Wide Fund Water Risk Filter Report says that nearly 30 Indian cities are likely to face acute water risks. This includes Jaipur, Amritsar, Indore, Srinagar, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Mumbai, Vishakhapatnam and Kozhikode. Of these cities Jaipur topped the list. ..