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The third commemoration of the International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism will take place on 21 August 2020 at 10 am (New York time EDT). It occurs during trying times for the international community, with the ongoing consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic felt around the world. Daily Current Affairs […]
The government has proposed stricter norms that include features like machine-mounted audible travel alarms, non-metallic fuel tank and wider operator visibility for construction equipment machinery. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points Currently, certain safety requirements are already mandated for Construction Equipment Vehicles in Central Motors Vehicles Rules (CMVR), 1989, but the proposed draft notification aims
Govt proposes stricter safety norms for construction machinery Read More »
An old-age drug RLF-100 or Aviptadil, used for treatment for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and chronic lung diseases, has now been proposed for treatment of COVID-19 infection. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points According to a report by the IE, the drug is being probed as some studies indicated that it is able to halt
Aviptadil is explored for treating viral infection Read More »
The authoritarian ruler of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, has been facing massive protests since 9 August, when a controversial presidential vote showed him winning by a landslide. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets in capital Minsk, demanding that their dictator of more than a quarter century
Belarus president Lukashenko is facing the strongest protests Read More »
China’s President called on his country’s citizens to drastically cut down on food waste in a new initiative called the ‘Clean Plates Campaign’. The push came as the Covid-19 pandemic, devastating floods and worsening relations with major international partners have raised fears about food shortage in the world’s most populous country. Daily Current Affairs Quiz
In order to enhance Railway infrastructure and assist in urban decongestion, Indian Railways is taking series of steps all across the country. As a part of those activities, Northern Railways has converted the existing Rohtak-Gohana Railway line into a 4.8 km long elevated track. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The work on the line
Railways enhanced Rail Infrastructure and Urban Decongestion in areas near Delhi Read More »
Union Ministry of Tourism has signed a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) and FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) for women empowerment. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points Through this initiative FLO & TAAI would lay emphasis on personal and hospitality skills, a more flexible work balance and greater options
Tourism Ministry signed MoU with TAAI & FLO to promote tourism Read More »
Union Minister for Tribal Affairs e-inaugurated via a video conference a ‘Tribes India Showroom’ in Indian Globe Chambers of LIC Western Zonal Office, Fort, Mumbai. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The TRIBES INDIA outlet which is located in the prestigious area of Fort is the third in the city of Mumbai; there are two
Government inaugurated Tribes India Showroom in Mumbai Read More »
National Fertilizers Limited (NFL),Vijaipur is going to set up an Organic Waste Converter (OWC) Plant. The biodegradable waste collected in the unit shall be transported to OWC where the same shall be segregated from non-degradable parts. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points It will take around 10 days to convert it into ready to use
NFL Vijaipur unit to produce Compost from Biodegradable waste Read More »
Government has taken various measures to improve viability of sugar industry, thereby enabling sugar mills to make timely payment of cane dues of farmers. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points Going forward, diversion of excess sugarcane and sugar is the long term solution for addressing the problem of excess stock and improving viability of sugar
Utilization of excess sugarcane for ethanol production Read More »
