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ICGS Varad
The Indian Coast Guard inducted ICGS Varad into service, in the presence of union minister for shipping, at the Chennai Port. ICGS Varad Features: ICGS Varad is of the Vikram-class Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) series. It is equipped with special ..
Bundelkhand Expressway
The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for Bundelkhand Expressway in Uttar Pradesh. The 15 thousand crore INR project will improve connectivity in the Bundelkhand region. Bundelkhand Expressway Project: The Bundelkhand Expressway project is a 296 km long, 4 lane ..
1000 Springs Initiative
The union ministry of tribal affairs launched the ‘1000 Springs Initiative’ to ensure water supply for tribal people, at a program in Odisha. Springs: Spring is a component of the hydrosphere. It is a natural source of water used mainly ..
Glycol Poisoning
Cough syrup (Coldbest PC) manufactured by a Himachal Pradesh-based company was found to contain diethylene glycol. The syrup is alleged to be the reason behind the 11 deaths in J&K. Symptoms of Glycol Poisoning: Glycol is toxic to humans and ..
Red Panda Species are two separate species
On February 29, 2020, the Chinese Academy of Sciences have discovered that the red panda species are actually two separate species. Earlier, both the Himalayan red pandas and the Chinese red Pandas were together considered as red panda species. However, ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Corona Virus: WHO increases Global threat; US postpones ASEAN; Geneva International Motor Show Cancelled
The COVID-19 (Corona Virus), that began in China has now spread to more than 45 countries. Outside China, South Korea has the highest number of COVID-19 victims. Highlights On February 29, 2020, the World Health Organization increased the global risk ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Amazon Quiz Time Answers-1st March 2020
Who is the captain of India’s 2020 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup team? Answer: Harmanpreet Kaur Which upcoming Marvel movie would star Salma Hayek and Angelina Jolie together? Answer: The Eternals Larry Tesler, who passed away in February 2020, was ..
Top GKToday’s News Headlines-1 March 2020
Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for 1 March, 2020 INDIA PM lays foundation stone of the 296-km-long Bundelkhand Expressway in Chitrakoot (UP) PM launches Har Ghar Jal Scheme to provide piped water to the households in Bundelkhand region which ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 359
12345 1. Which of the following is not a function of the Chief Secretary of state? To exercise control over the whole Secretariat To advise the Chief Minister on all matters related to administration To act as a spokesman of ..
ICGS Varad: First Major Defence ship to clear all acceptance Trials in a Single Sea Sortie
On February 28, 2020, the Indian Coast Guard’S ICGS Varad, an Offshore Patrol Vessel was commissioned at Chennai port. The vessel is to operate under North Eastern Coast Guard Region. Highlights The ICGS was built by L&T at Kattupalli near ..