Huawei gets Government Nod for participating in 5G Trails

The Chinese multinational technology company, Huawei has received the nod from the Government of India for participating in the 5G trails slated for the early part of next year. The move for allowing participation of Huawei in the 5G trails ..

Central Equipment Identify Register: Government launches web portal to trace stolen mobiles

The Government of India on December 30, 2019, launched “Central Equipment Identify Register” portal to block and trace mobile phones. The web portal will operate under Department of Telecom. Highlights The CEIR portal has been established in order to address ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019

US, China Trade War likely to end in First Week of 2020

The American economist, Peter Navarro who is currently serving as the trade adviser to the US President has suggested on Monday, 30th December 2019 that a trade deal is likely to be signed between the US and China during the ..

General Bipin Rawat appointed as CDS officer

On December 31, 2019, General Bipin Rawat was appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff. He recently retired as Chief of Army Staff and was succeeded by General Manoj Mukund. Highlights Recently, the Union Cabinet approved the post of Chief ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019

Today’s GK Questions (Static GK/GS) – December 31, 2019

Here are 10 GK questions for today, December 31, 2019 for various competitive exams in India. 12345678910 1. The founder of Satya Shodhak Samaj was ___? Atmaram Pandurang Gopal Hari Deshmukh M. G. Ranade Jyotiba Phule 2. Which king of ..

Sustainable Development Goal Index Released

On December 30, 2019, NITI Aayog released Sustainable Development Goals Index 2019-20. According to the report, the overall composite score of India improved from 60 in 2018 to 57 in 2019. India succeeded in the areas of power and industry, ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019

Top GKToday’s News Headlines- 31 December 2019

INDIA India State of Forest Report released The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar released the biennial ‘India State of Forest Report (ISFR)’ in New Delhi on December 30, 2019. The report is published by the ..

Top GKToday’s News Headlines- 30 December 2019

INDIA Retirement age for services chiefs of three armed forces can be extended to 65 years: Centre The Central government has amended the service rules of three armed forces where the retirement age for services chiefs can be extended to ..

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 298

12345 1. Which among the following regarding NRI’s Voting rights is correct ? NRIs can not vote in parliamentary and assembly elections NRIs can not vote in parliamentary elections but can vote in assembly elections NRIs can vote in parliamentary elections but ..

Current Affairs Quiz: December 31, 2019

1. Which of the following versions of fast chess that was in news recently, when Koneru Humpy won the World Women’s Rapid Chess Championship had more time on the clock for the White than the Black? [A] Blitz chess[B] Armageddon ..