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Elon Musk’s SpaceX will send astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) for the first time in May 2020. The tech entrepreneur’s company will launch a Falcon 9 rocket to transport NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley in a first for the space agency as it looks to cut costs. Musk’s Crew Dragon capsule […]
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Prime Minister of India urged citizens to follow the concept of ‘Janta Curfew’ on 22 March, 2020 from 7 AM to 9 PM, wherein no one apart from those involved with essential services is supposed to venture out of home. The efforts on March 22, would be a symbol of our self restraint and determination
Indian Navy sets up another Quarantine Camp at INS Vishwakarma, Visakhapatnam, under the aegis of Eastern Naval Command (ENC) for Indian nationals who are being evacuated from COVID 19 affected countries. The Quarantine camp in INHS Asvini was set-up readily to receive evacuees in Ghatkopar area of Mumbai. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Indian Navy’s
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Demand for products such as sanitizer is increasing amidst reports of preventive measures against coronavirus and many counterfeit materials being sold in the market. In view of this, a new hand-sanitizer has been developed by the scientists of CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR-IHBT) based in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 The
To provide education in Buddhist philosophies, culture and Art and to promote research in different aspects of Buddhism, preserve ancient Buddhist manuscripts, digitize ancient Buddhist text preserved in the languages of Pali, Sanskrit, Tibetan, Chinese, Japanese and other Asian languages through the system of a modern university, this Ministry has established one institute namely “Central
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A group of scientists at the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy & New Materials (ARCI), an autonomous R&D center of the Department of Science & Technology (DST) have developed a process for size-selective deposition of nanocomposite coatings which can reduce friction of these dynamic systems. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Several aerospace, defence,
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Saudi Arabia will convene a virtual summit of the G20 nations next week to address the COVID-19 pandemic. Saudi Arabia is the current chair of the Group of 20 major economies. The extraordinary virtual summit will bring together leaders of all the G-20 nations on a common platform. The date of the summit is yet
To bring in better synergy in the activities, APEDA has signed MoU with SFAC on 18th March 2020. Agri Export Policy announced by Government of India with “Farmers’ Centric Approach” suggests for developing product specific clusters in the country to help improving productivity and quality of the varieties of crops with special involvement of Farm
The President of India has nominated former Chief Justice of India, Ranjan Gogoi, to the Rajya Sabha. In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 80 of the Constitution of India, and on the advice of the Prime Minister, the President of India can nominate 12 members to the Rajya Sabha. Daily Current Affairs Quiz
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The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has urged people to share technology driven solutions for COVID-19 on MyGovIndia, the citizen engagement platform of the Government of India. He has also lauded the efforts of the health staff in combating the spread of COVID-19. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 MyGovIndia is an innovative platform where the
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