CSIR: 32% genetic variants are unique in Indian sequences

A study was conducted by the Council of scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Centre for cellular and Molecular Biology (CSIR-CCMB) and the institute of genomics and integrative Biology (CSIR-IGIB). The study was published in the scientific journal nucleic acids research. ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020

What is India-Australia Circular Economy Hackathon?

Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) is an initiative set up by NITI Aayog. AIM has collaboration with Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). It will conduct a two-day hackathon on circular economy, ‘India-Australia Circular Economy Hackathon (I-ACE)’, in December ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020

NPCI launches “Rupay Festive Carnival”

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) launched ‘RuPay Festive Carnival’. What are the Key Features of Rupay Festive Carnival? The ‘RuPay Festive Carnival’ will give compelling advantage and interesting discounts to RuPay users. It aimed at contactless, motivating safe ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020

IFSCA approves two new regulations

On October 27, 2020, International Financial Services Centre Authorities approved to new regulations during the board meeting held. Highlights During the meeting the following new regulations were approved International Financial Services Centre authorities Bullion exchange regulations, 2020 International financial services ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: October 28, 2020

1. The European Union has fixed a target for net Zero Carbon Emission by which year? [A] 2025[B] 2030[C] 2050[D] 2100 Show Answer Correct Answer: C [2050] Notes:In a meeting held by the European Union (EU) environment ministers in Luxembourg, ..

DST-IIEST Solar PV Hub inaugurated at Shibpur, WB

On October 27, 2020, the Union Education Minister, Shri Ramesh pokhriyal nishank inaugurated the DST-IIEST Solar PV Hub. The hub was inaugurated at Shibpur in Howrah District of West Bengal . Highlights The funds to develop the hub was allocated ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020

Deadline to payments under Vivad se Vishwas scheme extended

On October 27, 2020, the Government of India extended the deadline for making payment under the Vivad se Vishwas scheme. The deadline has been extended to March 31, 2021. The deadline is being extended for the third time under this ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020

RBI to set new QR code rules to change payment picture of India

The Reserve Bank of India recently ordered payment system operators (PSO) from launching new proprietor QR code for transactions. The apex Bank asked the PSOs switch to at least 1 interoperable QR code. This is to to use the same ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020

Amazon Quiz Answers – 28 October, 2020

1.In October 2020, a rare first edition of which children’s book has sold for £75,000 at an auction? Harry Potter and the Philosophers stone 2.Padma Shri Recipient Shobha Naidu, who recently passed away, was known for which dance form? Kuchipudi ..

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 600

12345 1. In the wake of the sarkaria commission report, which state suggested the abolition of the office of the governor? Karnataka Andhra Pradesh Tamilnadu Kerala 2. When a proclamation of emergency is issued by the President under Article 352 ..