INS Shardul provides relief to flood-hit Madagascar

India recently handed over 600 tonnes of rice and relief material to flood-hit Madagascar. Indian Naval Ship (INS) Shardul carried 600 tonnes of rice, as per directives of Indian Government. In the month of January this year, the Indian Navy ..

Congress approves resolution to restrain US President from attacking Iran

The US Congress approved a resolution to restrain the US President Donald Trump from attacking Iran. The House of Representatives joined the Senate in support of the resolution. As per the resolution, no military action shall be taken against Iran ..

SBI to infuse Rs.725 Cr into Yes Bank

The Reserve Bank of India drafted a reconstruction plan of Yes Bank recently. As per the plan, the investor bank shall buy 49% stake in Yes Bank. Recently, the State Bank of India announced that the executive committee of its ..

Rajya Sabha passes ‘The Mineral Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2020’

The Rajya Sabha passed ‘The Mineral Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2020’, which proposes amendments to the Mines and Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act 1957 and The Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015. The Lok Sabha had passed this Bill last week ..

India’s CAD narrows to 0.2% in December quarter

As per the recent notification of the Reserve Bank of India, Current Account Deficit (CAD) was 0.2% of GDP in December quarter when compared to 0.9% of GDP in the September quarter. It also stated that the CAD narrowed to ..

UP to depute ‘Arogya Mitra’ at PHCs to inform people about health-related schemes

The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath recently announced that one ‘Arogya Mitra’ each is to be deputed at all Primary health centres in the state to inform people about health-related schemes of the government. The Chief Minister also ..

MEIS scheme to be replaced with RoDTEP Scheme

On March 13, 2020, the Union Cabinet approved to withdraw the MEIS (Merchandise Export from India) Scheme in phases. It is later to be replaced with RoDTEP (Remission of Duties or Taxes on Export Product) scheme. Highlights The MEIS is ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020

Amazon Quiz Time Answers-14th March 2020

The recently discovered Craspedotropis gretathunbergae is a species of what animal? Answer: Snail Which child actor who acted in Mr India is now a successful choreographer and the director of movies such as Baaghi2 and Baaghi 3? Answer: Ahmed Khan ..

Current Affairs Quiz: March 14-15, 2020

1. Which Indian public sector bank waived the minimum balance requirement for all savings bank (SB) accounts? [A] Punjab National Bank[B] State Bank of India[C] Canara Bank[D] Union Bank of India Show Answer Correct Answer: B [State Bank of India] ..

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 372

12345 1. Which among the following is the correct age of retirement of Judge of Supreme Court? 58 years 60 years 62 years 65 years 2. Which of the following is / are Buddhist texts? Jatakas Acharangasutra Dighnikaya Sumangalavilasini Select ..