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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 17 March 2021

National Institutes of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management Bill, 2019, declares which of the following institutes as institutions of national importance?

National Institutes of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management Bill, 2019, declares which of the following institutes as institutions of national importance? A. National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli, Haryana B. Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. C. Both A & B D. None of these Explanation: Rajya Sabha recently […]

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Bara-lacha Pass, recently seen in news, located in which State/UT?

Bara-lacha Pass, recently seen in news, located in which State/UT? A. Ladakh B. Sikkim C. Himachal Pradesh D. Jammu and Kashmir Explanation: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has started work on reopening the crucial Baralacha Pass in Himachal Pradesh much before schedule to restore connectivity to Leh in Ladakh. Bara-lacha la also known as Bara-lacha

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Who was Guru Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair, recently seen in news?

Who was Guru Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair, recently seen in news? A. Nuclear scientist B. Seasoned Kathakali actor C. Hindi film director D. Freedom fighter Explanation: Guru Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair was a seasoned Kathakali actor and he played a significant role in making classical dances such as Bharatanatyam popular in north Kerala. Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair, also

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Current Affairs 17 March 2021 – Gkseries

Current Affairs 17 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. Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair’s significant role in making classical dances Guru Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair was a seasoned Kathakali actor and he played a significant role in making

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Japan hold Myanmar's first satellite on space station after coup

Japan holds Myanmar’s first satellite on space station after coup

Myanmar’s first satellite built by Japan’s Hokkaido University in a joint project with Myanmar’s government-funded Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University (MAEU) with the cost of $15 million is being held on board the International Space Station following the Myanmar coup. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 It is the first of a set of two 50 kg

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Over 60% OBC, SC positions vacant in IIMs

Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank told Lok Sabha in a written response to a question from three Congress MPs that more than half of the faculty positions reserved for OBCs in central institutions of higher education are vacant, while about 40% of those reserved for Scheduled Castes and Tribes also remain unfilled. Daily Current Affairs

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To define Delhi L-G’s powers, bill moved in Lok Sabha

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) moved a bill in the Lok Sabha where it proposed that “government” in the national capital territory of Delhi means the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi. The Bill gives discretionary powers to the L-G of Delhi even in matters where the Legislative Assembly of Delhi is empowered to make laws.

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Supreme Court’s steps to protect Great Indian Bustard

The Supreme Court swooped-in to intervene on behalf of the critically endangered Great Indian Bustards over the birds falling dead after colliding with power lines running through their dwindling natural habitats in Gujarat and Rajasthan. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 Scientific Name: Ardeotis nigriceps Physical description: Black crown on the forehead contrasting with the pale

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SC asks Centre to respond to plea for fresh polls if most votes are NOTA

The Supreme Court recently asked the Centre and the Election Commission of India to respond to a plea that fresh elections should be conducted in constituencies where the maximum votes polled are NOTA. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 The petition said candidates ‘rejected’ by voters should not be fielded again in the fresh polls. Chief

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India’s arms imports decreased by 33 per cent

India’s arms imports decreased by 33% between 2011–15 and 2016–20 while the nation continues to remain the second largest arms importer after Saudi Arabia, according to a report from Swedish think tank Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 The overall drop in arms imports between 2011–15 and 2016–20 was due

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