Page-249 of General Studies
Asteroid 16 Psyche
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA has found that 16 Psyche asteroid orbiting between Mars and Jupiter is made of rare metals such as gold, cobalt, platinum, rhenium and iridium. The total worth of the precious metals in the ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Dairy Production in Indus Valley Civilization: Key Facts
The Indian and Canadian Archaeologists have found that dairy products were produced by Harappans even before 2500 BCE. The year 2020 marks the 100 years of discovery of Indus Valley Civilization. Key Highlights The study was conducted based on molecular ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Chhattisgarh launches Fortified Rice Distribution Scheme
On the eve of Statehood Day celebrations, on November 1, 2020, the State Government of Chhattisgrah launched Fortified Rice Distribution Scheme. About Fortified Rice Distribution Scheme The scheme was launched to reduce malnutrition and anaemia. Under the scheme, fortified rice ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Mansar Lake Development Project of J&K: Key Facts
On November 1, 2020, the Union Minister of Development of the North Eastern Region Shri Jitendra Singh inaugurated the Mansar Lake Development Plan in Jammu and Kashmir. Highlights The plan is to attract more than 20 lakh tourists every year. ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
UNESCO lists Panna under Biosphere Reserves
The UNESCO has recently included Panna National Park of Madhya Pradesh under its list of Biosphere reserves. Along with Panna, Fuvahmulahand Addu Atoll of Maldives was also included under the World Network of Biosphere Reserves. Highlights The UNESCO, under its ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
World’s Strongest Super Typhoon Goni in Philippines
On November 1, 2020, the world strongest Typhoon Goni hit the eastern part of Philippines. This typhoon is considered as the strongest typhoon in the world. It is bringing in catastrophic violent winds and is thus being considered as the ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Industrial Relations Code, 2020 to be implemented by April 2021
The Ministry of Labour recently notified the draft rules for the Industrial Relations Code, 2020. The rules are to be implemented by April, 2021. Highlights The Industrial Relations Rules, 2020 is to supersede the Industrial Tribunal (Central Procedure) Rules, 1949, ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Indian Oil and IISc join hands for Hydrogen Generation Technology
The IISc and the Indian Oil Corporation Research and Development Centre signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop biomass gasification-based Hydrogen Generation Technology to produce Fuel Cell Grade Hydrogen at an affordable price. Highlights The technology being envisaged under the ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
BRICS Business Forum held: Key Facts
The BRICS Business Forum was held recently through video conferencing. The BRICS Business council held the forum. The council was formed in 2013 summit in Durban. Since its establishment, the primary task of BRICS Business council is to increase trade ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
GoI to set up 14 more Aerodromes
The Ministry of Shipping recently announced that the government of India is to set up fourteen more aerodromes in the country to develop sea plane tourism in the country. Recently, PM Modi inaugurated the seaplane service between Statue of Unity ..