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Why did India skip Cyclones in October, 2020? How is it related to Madden Julian Oscillation?
The East and West Coasts of India are prone to cyclones with maximum hazards such as winds, storm surge and heavy winds. However, this October 2020 missed such events during this monsoon. Key Highlights Around 80 cyclones are formed around ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
India-Italy Bilateral Summit: 15 Pacts signed
On November 6, 2020, PM Modi is to hold a virtual bilateral summit with his Italian counterpart Giuseppe Conte. The leaders are to sign 15 pacts in the field of energy, trade, ship building and culture. Highlights The summit is ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
7th November: Today’s News Headlines
Here are Today’s News Headlines for November 7, 2020. India Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha appointed new Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) On November 7, 2020, Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha was appointed as the new Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) by President of India Ram ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
WhatsApp Pay: NPCI approves WhatsApp to join UPI Payment
On November 6, 2020, the National Payment Corporation of India approved the Facebook owned messaging Application, WhatsApp to “Go Live” on UPI. This is to be achieved through new feature of WhatsApp called “WhatsApp Pay”. Key Highlights In order to ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
China successfully launches 13 satellites in a single rocket
On November 6, 2020, China launched 13 satellites in a single rocket successfully. Of these 13 satellites, 10 were from Argentina. This is the biggest launch of foreign satellites by the country. Key Highlights The satellites were launched on the ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
500 metre tall Coral Reef discovered in Australia Great Barrier Reef
The scientists have discovered a massive detached coral reef in the Great Barrier Reef of Australia. It is the first to be discovered in 120 years. The reef is taller than the Empire State Building of the United States. Key ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Radio burst spotted by NASA for the first time in Milky Way
NASA recently reported that it observed a mix of radio signals and X-ray in Milky Way in April 2020. This has never been observed earlier in the galaxy. NASA has also reported the spotting of Fast Radio Bursts. This was ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Navarne conferred with rank of “General of Nepal Army”
On November 5, 2020, Indian Army Chief Manoj Mukund Navarne was conferred with the rank of honorary General of Nepal Army. The President of Nepal Bidya Devi Bhandari presented him with a scroll and a sword during the honouring ceremony. ..