The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has received a prestigious purchase order from Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) to supply 1.80 lakh face masks as the popularity of the Khadi Face Masks grows across the country due to its fine quality and affordable price. Key-Points As per KVIC, the IRCS masks will be made […]
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Recently, Minister of Science &Technology has announced that Indian scientists from DBT & CSIR have sequenced more than 1000 SARS-CoV-2 viral genomes making it the largest effort in the country. This will help in understanding the prevalent strains and the mutation spectrum in India, which will help in diagnostics, drugs and vaccines. Key-Points A genome
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NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), has launched AIM iCREST, an Incubator Capabilities enhancement program for a Robust Ecosystem focused on creating high performing Startups. This is a first of its kind initiative for advancing innovation at scale in India. Key-Points AIM has joined hands with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Wadhwani Foundation –
Indian Air Force (IAF) has received its first batch (5 out of 36) of French Rafale aviation combat aircraft at Ambala Air base (Haryana). The Rafales are India’s first major acquisition of fighter planes in 23 years after the Sukhoi jets were imported from Russia. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points Equipped with a wide
Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the new National Education Policy (NEP), 2020 with an aim to introduce several changes in the Indian education system from the school to college level. The two earlier education policies were brought in 1968 and 1986. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 School Education: Universalization of education from preschool to
A UN committee has reaffirmed that protesting peacefully, online or in person, is a fundamental human right. This statement has come in the backdrop of increasing demonstrations over issues like political rights and racial justice. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points It is tasked with monitoring how countries implement the International Covenant on Civil and
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The Union Cabinet has given ex-post facto approval to Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Republic of India and the Republic of Zimbabwe on Cooperation in the field of Traditional Systems of Medicine and Homeopathy. The MoU was signed on November 3rd, 2018. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points This will provide a frame work
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NASA is set to launch an ambitious mission to Mars with the liftoff of its next-generation Perseverance rover, a six-wheeled robot tasked with deploying a mini helicopter, testing out equipment for future human missions and searching for traces of past Martian life. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The $2.4 billion mission, slated for liftoff
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Delhi government has launched an awareness campaign on how to react during earthquakes after a series of minor earthquakes hit the national capital in the last few months. The campaign informs people on the steps to be taken by Delhiities to deal with such a situation. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The campaign aims
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Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued new guidelines for opening up of more activities in areas outside the Containment Zones. In Unlock 3, which will come into effect from August 1, 2020, the process of phased re-opening of activities has been extended further. The new guidelines are based on feedback received from States and UTs,
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