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UNAOC condemned beheading of teacher in northwestern suburbs of Paris in France

The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) has condemned the beheading of a teacher in the northwestern suburbs of Paris in France. UNAOC high representative Miguel Moratinos said that such heinous crime is unjustifiable whenever, wherever and by whomsoever committed. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) was established […]

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UP government launched ‘Mission Shakti’ campaign to tackle crime against women

Uttar Pradesh government has launched a 6-month long women empowerment campaign ‘Mission Shakti’ to raise awareness and tackle crime against women in the state. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The campaign was initiated by various ministers, public representatives and senior officials in all 75 districts across the state. Under Mission Shakti, different awareness and

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IMF data say about per capita GDP of India and Bangladesh

The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF’s) latest projection of Bangladesh’s real per capita GDP surpassing India’s real per capita GDP, after India had a lead of 25 per cent five years ago, is shocking, and calls for “bold fiscal/monetary policy”. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points In its latest World Economic Outlook released this week, the

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India to become Trans Fat Free by 2022

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan reported that due to the unprecedented challenges faced by the world on account of the coronavirus pandemic, there has been a renewed focus on food, nutrition, health, immunity and sustainability. He reminded everyone of the government’s effort to make India trans fat free by 2022. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020

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Mumbai police began “chapter proceedings” against Arnab Goswami

The Mumbai police began “chapter proceedings” against Republic Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points Chapter proceedings are preventive actions taken by the police if they fear that a particular person is likely to create trouble and disrupt the peace in society. These proceedings are unlike punitive action taken in case of an

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Govt grants 1 year extension to 40% discount on cargo movement between India and Iran

Aiming to boost the trade through Shahid Beheshti Port of Chabahar, Iran, the Ministry of Shipping has extended the current concessional rate of 40% discount for coastal movement of cargo and vessel related charges, for a period of further one year to clients for cargo being handled at Jawaharlal Nehru Port and Deendayal Port from/to

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Electoral bonds to be up for sale from 19 October

According to the finance ministry of India, the 14th tranche of electoral bonds sale will take place from 19 October. Electoral bonds have been pitched as an alternative to cash donations made to political parties as part of efforts to bring transparency in political funding. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points One can purchase electoral

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PM dedicated 17 biofortified varieties of 8 crops to the nation

Prime Minister Modi issued a Commemorative Coin of Rs. 75 and dedicated 17 biofortified varieties of 8 crops to the nation on the occasion of 75th Anniversary of the Agriculture and Food Organization (FAO), the United Nations. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points These varieties, along with other food ingredients, will transform the normal Indian

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Interfaith marriages in India

The featuring of an interfaith couple in an advertisement aired by the Tata-owned Tanishq led to accusation of it promoting love jihad. Tanishq finally withdrew the advertisement fearing a larger impact on the brands. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points Central Government-run International Institute for Population Sciences had presented a paper on interfaith marriages in

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Education Minister addressed students of 1st Batch of ASEAN PhD Fellowship Programme

Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank virtually addressed the students from ASEAN member states who have been selected for the prestigious ASEAN PhD Fellowship Programme (APFP) funded by the Government of India. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The ASEAN PhD Fellowship Programme was announced on 25th January 2018, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the

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