August 2020 | Page 29 of 46

Afghan peace talks near as Taliban prisoners’ release approved

The head of Kabul’s peace council reported that the Afghan government and the Taliban are “on the verge of peace talks” after thousands of prominent Afghans approved the release militant prisoners. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points Thousands of prominent Afghans approved the release of about 400 contentious militant prisoners. The resolution was passed at […]

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Significance of black box in the air crash investigation

Investigators have found the “black boxes” of the ill-fated Boeing 737-800 aircraft which become a significant development towards ascertaining the reasons behind the Air India Express crash at Kozhikode. These boxes will help investigators weave together the crucial events that led to the crash, which killed at least 18 people on board, including both pilots.

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A new study unveiled an ancient reptile Tanystropheus

A recent study has unveiled fresh details surrounding the Tanystropheus, a reptile that lived on Earth some 242 million years ago and had a remarkably elongated neck – longer than its body and tail combined. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points Tanystropheus are believed to have lived around the Monte San Giorgio basin on the

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Indian armed forces decided to revive ‘Project Cheetah’

Indian armed forces have reportedly decided to revive ‘Project Cheetah’ and push for arming their Heron UAVs with laser-guided bombs, precision-guided munitions and anti-tank missiles. The ‘Project Cheetah’ has been pending for a long time and now the tri-services have decided to revive it, which is likely to cost the exchequer over Rs 3,500 crore.

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 10 August 2020

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 9 August 2020

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Andhra Pradesh Unveiled New Industrial Development Policy 2020-23

Andhra Pradesh State Government has unveiled state’s new Industrial Development Policy 2020-23. The policy aims at the holistic development of all areas including Industrial, commercial and economic activities. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The policy includes steps that are being taken up by the state government to boost industrial growth post the impact of

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Unemployment rate of India jumps to five-week high

The overall Unemployment Rate of India has jumped to a five-week high, while rural unemployment rate touched an eight-week high as the crop sowing season has mostly come to an end and states imposed micro-lockdowns to curb the spread of the virus. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The overall unemployment rate climbed to 8.67%

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Uttarakhand to set up a Snow Leopard Conservation Centre

Uttarakhand is going to set up India’s first conservation centre for snow Leopardsin the forests of Uttarkashi district. According to officials, the centre will be developed by the Uttarakhand forest department along with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The goal of setting up the centre is conservation, restoration

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Government to promote manufacturing of some products to boost market share

The government of Indian is planning to promote the manufacturing of selected products, especially in areas where China enjoys a big share in the global market, as part of efforts to reduce imports and push exports. Government aims to attract foreign investments in pre-identified areas, promote joint ventures and support local businesses to expand India’s

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