GK & Current Affairs Quiz: November 20, 2019

1. Which state government has decided to create new new Foreign Cooperation department? [A] Odisha[B] Haryana [C] Karnataka[D] Kerala Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Haryana ] Notes:The Haryana Government has decided to create a dedicated new department namely Department of ..

Made in India ?Amrit Kaur? delivered to Indian Coast Guard (ICGS)

The third in a series of five ‘Fast Patrol Vessels’ (FPV) named ‘Amrit Kaur’ was delivered to the Indian Coast Guard (ICGS) by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) on 19th November 2019. Significance of the Name ?Amrit Kaur? ..

Amazon launches Echo Flex

On 20 Nov, Amazon introduced the Echo Flex, a plug –in smart speaker in India.  The Echo Flex is a device that looks somewhat like an adaptor and plugs directly into a standard electrical outlet. It uses no wires or ..

Kufos’ first global conference on blue economy

The Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) is set to organize Aquabe 2019 –India’s first international conference on Blue Economy and Aquatic Resources from November 28 to 30. Around 500 stakeholders representing various countries are expected to be ..

UN-SCO cooperation to fight terrorism

At an event on the UN-SCO cooperation on peace, security and stability, Guterres organized on 19 Nov,  UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has lauded the counter-terrorism partnership between the world body and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. The event was jointly organized ..

President’s Colour to Indian Naval Academy (INA)

On 20 Nov, President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind and the Supreme Commander of Indian Armed Forces, awarded the President’s Colour to Indian Naval Academy (INA). This is the highest honour that if conferred upon a military unit was ..