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UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 145

123451. On which among the following dates at 12.00 noon in New Delhi, the speed of sound waves will be maximum, assuming the same humidity / density of...

July 31, 2019

Top News Headlines by GKToday – 31 July 2019

Here are the top current affairs of 31 July 2019 for all competitive examinations of India. National Current Affairs Rajya Sabha passes the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights...

July 31, 2019

Current Affairs July 31, 2019

In this post, GKToday presents Current Affairs of July 31, 2019 in Short Notes form for preparation of IBPS, Banking, CLAT, SSC, Railway, UPSC, IAS/PCS, UPPSC, BPSC, MPPSC,...

July 31, 2019

Western Equine Encephalitis Virus (WEEV)

Western Equine Encephalitis Virus (WEEV) is an arthropod-borne virus belonging to the genus Alphavirus in the family Togaviridae. It is the causative agent of Western equine encephalitis (WEE),...

July 30, 2019

X-59

The X-59 QueSST (Quiet SuperSonic Technology) is an experimental aircraft developed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in collaboration with Lockheed Martin. It is designed to...

July 30, 2019

X-ray polarimetry

X-ray polarimetry is a branch of high-energy astrophysics that studies the polarisation properties of X-ray radiation emitted by astrophysical sources. By measuring the orientation and degree of polarisation...

July 30, 2019

XBB Variant

The XBB variant is a recombinant lineage of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for COVID-19. It emerged in 2022 as a result of recombination between two Omicron subvariants (BA.2.10.1...

July 30, 2019

Modernization of the IAF : Air-to-Air Missiles

The Indian Air Force has signed a defense deal with the Russian Government for the supply of Russian air to air missiles which will be used to equip...

July 30, 2019

Atal Innovation Mission

The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) is a flagship initiative of the NITI Aayog. This aims to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the country and create an environment for...

July 30, 2019

Brain Drain in Poland

The Polish Government has approved a new law that will scrap income tax for roughly 2 million young workers. The law was created because several young workers were...

July 30, 2019

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