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UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 595
12345 1. Who can remove the Chief Justice of Supreme Court? Parliament by resolution Judges of supreme court by Majority President on a resolution by parliament President on his/ her own discretion 2. Who among the following supervises the Lok ..
“E-Dharti Geo Portal” launched
On October 21, 2020, the Union of Housing and Urban affairs minister Shri Hardeep Singh Puri launched the e-Dharti Geo Portal. The portal will integrate map and lease plans in the Management Information System. It will make the system Geographic Information ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
What is the difference between Prehistory, Proto-History and Historical Period?
The study of human history is divided into distinct periods based on the availability of written records and the development of advanced civilizations. Prehistory, proto-history, and the historical period are crucial phases that allow us to understand the evolution of ..
Anti-Guided Missile Nag passes final test and enters production
On October 22, 2020, the anti-tank missile Nag successfully passed the final trials of DRDO. The missile is to enter production. Key Highlights The DRDO conducted the final test trials of the Nag missiles and was successful. The test was ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Important military exercises between India and its neighbors
India conducts military exercises with many countries around the globe having strategic importance. The purpose of these exercises is to provide training to soldiers in how to act, how to think, and how to work together in times of conflict ..
National supercomputing mission: third phase to begin by January 2021
On October 21, 2020, the Department of Science and Technology announced that the third phase of National Supercomputing Mission will start by January 2021. The third phase of the mission is to increase computing speed to around 45 petaflops. Recent ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Election Commission sets up panel to revise Expenditure Limit for candidates
On October 21, 2020, Election Commission constituted a committee under Harish Kumar, the former director general investigation and the election commission Secretary General Umesh Sinha. The two- member committee will examine the expenditure limit of candidates contesting in Lok Sabha ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: October 22, 2020
1. Which state/UT has launched ‘Mission Shakti’ campaign for safety of women? [A] Madhya Pradesh[B] Bihar[C] Uttar Pradesh[D] New Delhi Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Uttar Pradesh] Notes:Uttar Pradesh government has launched ‘Mission Shakti’, a 6-month long women empowerment campaign.The ..
22 October 2020: Today’s News Headlines
Here are top News Headlines of 22nd October 2020 India SC to examine if educational institutions fall under consumer law and can be sued for deficiency in services Police Commemoration Day observed on October 21; National Police Memorial located in ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Tamil Nadu Government to implement Smart Black Board Scheme
The Tamil Nadu State government is to implement the smart blackboard scheme in more than 80,000 Government schools. This is to ensure better teaching environment. Key highlights The smart blackboard scheme aims to use audio visual teaching material that can be ..