With which country IOCL has inked a pact to develop aluminium-air systems? A. US B. Japan C. Israel D. Australia Explanation: Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) has inked a pact with Israeli start-up company Phinergy, specialising in hybrid lithium-ion and Aluminium-Air and Zinc-Air battery systems, to form IOC Phinergy Private Ltd.
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Diatoms are photosynthesizing algae which are found in A. Only oceanic environment B. Iceland areas C. Only on soils D. Almost every aquatic environment Explanation: The Maharashtra (ATS) relied on a forensic test known as diatom tests for leads in the alleged murder case of Mansukh Hiran. The test entails findings if there are diatoms
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Which of the following state government recently launched the SAAMAR campaign to tackle malnutrition? A. Odisha B. Kerala C. Karnataka D. Jharkhand Explanation: The Jharkhand state government recently announced the launch of SAAMAR (Strategic Action for Alleviation of Malnutrition and Anemia Reduction) campaign to tackle malnutrition in the state. The campaign aims to identify anaemic
Current Affairs 22 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. Labour Bureau and BECIL signed a service level agreement Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Limited (BECIL) signed a service level agreement with Labour Bureau for providing technical
According to the Miltary Direct’s study report China has the strongest military force in the world while India stands at number four. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 The USA, despite their enormous military budgets, comes in 2nd place with 74 points, followed by Russia with 69, India at 61 and then France with 58. The
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In what appears to a re-run of recent developments in Little Andaman Island, more than 150 sq. km. of land is being made available for Phase I of a NITI Aayog-piloted ‘holistic’ and ‘sustainable’ vision for Great Nicobar Island, the southernmost in the Andaman and Nicobar group. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 This amounts to
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Helium is colourless, odourless, tasteless, inert and a noble gas. India imports helium for its needs, and with the U.S. appearing set to cut off exports of helium since 2021, Indian industry stands to lose out heavily. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 Yet, it finds many applications, mainly in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, in
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As the polling date draws closer, decorative jaapis (field hats), hand-woven gamosas and bell-metal xorais are making frequent appearances in Assam. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 The Jaapi is a conical hat made of bamboo and covered with dried tokou leaves. Today, the bulk of Assam’s jaapis are made by artisans based in a cluster
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The government has recently formed a committee to popularise the legacy of 11th-century Tomar king, Anangpal II. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 Crediting him with giving Delhi its present name and also repopulating it, the National Monument Authority which functions under the Ministry of Culture has embarked on a mission to present “correct history” to
Khadi, the heritage fabric of India, is all set to catch eyeballs during the Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Bangladesh on March 26 & 27. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has supplied 100 custom-designed “Mujib Jackets” that will be the attire of dignitaries during the visit
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