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What are Geminids Meteor Shower?
The Geminids Meteor Showers are to be the strongest between December 4 and December 20. Soon after the Geminids Meteor Shower, the Ursid Meteor showers are to occur between December 17 and December 26. The Geminids are expected at about ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
What is Vigyan Yatra?
Vigyan yatra is a promotional activity to promote scientific temper. It is being carried out as a part of the India International Science Festival. About Vigyan Yatra The Vigyan Yatra is a promotional activity of the sixth edition of India ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
What is Digital Voter ID Card?
Digital voter ID card is the electronic form of EPIC or Elector’s Photo Identity Card. This would make the voter ID card available on people’s phone. It can be downloaded through OTP authentication. This will help the Election Commission cut ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
One-time voluntary disclosure scheme for exotic animals
The Supreme Court of India recently upheld the order of Allahabad High court to grant immunity from investigation and prosecution if a person voluntarily declares possession or acquisition of exotic species. This is applicable under the new amnesty scheme announced ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Current Affairs – December 15, 2020 [Today’s News Headlines]
Here are Today’s News Headlines for December 15, 2020 India Guidelines issued for covid-19 vaccination drive The Government of India recently released guidelines to the states for or covid-19 vaccination drive. According to the guidelines around hundred to 200 people ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Sherman Anti-trust Act
Recently, the UC FTC (Federal Trade Commission) filed an anti-trust lawsuit against Facebook under Sherman Anti-trust Act. The social media giant is under the scanner for its acquisition of Instagram and Whatsapp. Why was the lawsuit filed against Facebook? According ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
What is Enigma?
Recently, the divers discovered an Enigma encryption machine used by Nazis in Baltic sea. The divers discovered the machine while searching the seabed with sonar devices for abandoned fishing nets that might harm the sea life. Enigma Enigma is an ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
What is San Isidro Movement?
San Isidro Movement (MSI) is the ongoing protest against the authoritarian regime in Cuba. Cuba, a Caribbean country, has been under the communist regime for more than 60 years. The San Isidro Movement started in 2018 in response to the ..