Which countries have imposed sanctions on several Chinese officials for human rights abuses? A. United States B. European Union C. Britain D. All of these Explanation: The United States, the European Union, Britain and Canada have imposed sanctions on several Chinese officials for human rights abuses against the Muslim Uyghur minority in China’s Xinjiang province, […]
Current Affairs 25 March 2021 is the most important area from which a major share of questions come in SSC, Railway, state government recruitment exams, UPSC prelims and mains. US, EU, Britain, Canada Impose Sanctions on Chinese Officials The United States, the European Union, Britain and Canada have imposed sanctions on several Chinese officials for
India recently abstained from a crucial vote on Sri Lanka’s rights record at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 The resolution on ‘Promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka’ was, however, adopted after 22 states of the 47-member Council voted in its favour. Sri Lanka, which
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After a gap of more than two and half years Indian and Pakistani delegations began the 116th Meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 The meeting which coincided with the National Day of Pakistan is being viewed as part of the broader process of normalisation of bilateral ties between the two
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) informed the Lok Sabha that “presently, there is no proposal to implement Panchayat system in Sixth Schedule areas of Assam”. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution protects tribal populations and provides autonomy to the communities through creation of autonomous development councils that can frame
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Eminent Carnatic vocalist and guru Lalitha passed away due to cardiac arrest at the age of 70. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 Lalitha, along with her sister Haripriya, was an indomitable force in the classical music scene. The duo, known as the Hyderabad Sisters were known to draw houseful-audience to their concerts. Known for their
Ties between China and Taiwan, which have historically been rocky over issues such as sovereignty, foreign relations and military build-up, are now being tested by an unusual subject – pineapples. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 On March 1, China banned the import of pineapples from Taiwan, alleging there was a risk of “harmful creatures” that
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Parosmia is a medical term used to describe a condition in which affected individuals experience “distortions of the sense of smell”. Some people may experience parosmia as a symptom of COVID-19. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 A person with parosmia can detect certain odours, but they might experience the smell of certain things as different
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Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a central PSU under Ministry of Power has established an e-Tendering Portal-PRANIT which will lead to less paperwork and ease of operation, making the tendering process more transparent. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 It has been certified by Standardisation, Testing and Quality Certification Directorate (STQC), Ministry of Electronics
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The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi was apprised on the progress under National Health Mission (NHM) during FY 2019-20 including accelerated decline in Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR), Infant Mortality Rate (IMR), Under Five Mortality Rate (U5MR) and Total Fertility Rate (TFR). Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 It also noted the
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