Page-42 of Current Affairs - December, 2020
Cyclone Burevi: Key Facts
The cyclone Burevi, named by Maldives, hit the Karaikal coast of Tamil Nadu 7 days after cyclone Nivar. This is the third cyclone formed within the last 10 days in the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea put together. Why ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Theremin turns 100: Key Facts
The Theremin musical instrument has turned hundred years old in 2020. It has revolutionised the music industry by being the predecessor of the modern synthesizer. What is Theremin? Theremin is a musical instrument. It is considered as the world’s first ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
What is Emergency Use Authorization?
Recently, several drug makers are seeking Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) for the COVID-19 vaccine. Pfizer had applied for the EUA in UK and has been approved by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency of the country. Also, the Serum ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
What is 1.5 times formula for crops MSP? How is it calculated?
The 1.5 times formula is used to determine the minimum support price (MSP) for crops. This was introduced during the Union Budget 2018-19. According to this formula, the MSP is fixed at 1.5 times the production cost for crops as ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Current Affairs – December 3, 2020 [Today’s News Headlines]
Here are Today’s News Headlines for December 3, 2020 India Infosys prize, 2020 announced On December 2, 2020, the Infosys prize, 2020 was announced. Gold medal carries prize money of hundred thousand USD and is awarded in six fields namely ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
C32 LH2 Propellant tank: Key Highlights
C32 LH2 is the largest-ever cryogenic propellant tank developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. It was delivered to ISRO recently. It is designed to increase the payload capability of ISRO’S Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III (GSLV Mk III) from 4 ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder: Key Facts
Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder (ASKAP) is a new type of radio telescope developed by Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). It creates high-resolution images by combining the signals of 36 smaller dish antennas. Recently, this telescope had helped ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Uttar Pradesh Power Distribution Network Rehabilitation Project: Key Facts
The ADB-funded Uttar Pradesh Power Distribution Network Rehabilitation Project is aimed at improving the quality and reliability of electricity supply in Uttar Pradesh. The project involves conversion of 65,000 km of rural low-voltage distribution lines from bare conductors to aerial ..