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Why did RBI impose moratorium on Lakshmi Vilas Bank?

The Reserve Bank of India recently imposed a moratorium on Lakshmi Vilas Bank of India for a period of thirty days. The apex bank has also drafted a...

November 19, 2020

What are deemed forests? Why is Karnataka Government releasing 6.64 lakh hectares of deemed forests?

The State Government of Karnataka recently announced that it will soon declassify 6.64 lakh hectares of 9.94 hectares of deemed forests in the state. This is around 67%...

November 19, 2020

Amazon Quiz Answers – 19 November, 2020

1.The upcoming Batman movie starring Robert Pattinson stars Colin Farrell as which iconic Batman villain? The Penguin 2.The Maharashtra state government has released INR 57 crores recently for...

November 19, 2020

World Toilet Day: November 19

Every year, the United Nations and several other international organizations celebrate World Toilet Day on November 19. The official convener of the World Toilet Day is the UN-Water....

November 19, 2020

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 622

123451. Which among the following is constituted by the President of India under Article 280 (1) of the Constitution?Planning CommissionElection CommissionFinance CommissionFarmer’s Commission2. Consider the following: Consumer Price...

November 19, 2020

What is Mahajan Commission report on Karnataka-Maharashtra border dispute?

On November 18, 2020, the Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa condemned the comments made by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar over the border dispute between the...

November 18, 2020

What are microwave weapons?

Recently, the social media was all about the use of “microwave weapons” by the Chinese Army.  India and China are locked at the Line of Actual Control since...

November 18, 2020

Assam wins best state award in fisheries sector

On November 18, 2020, Assam won four awards in fisheries sector from the National Fisheries Development Board operating under the Ministry of Fisheries. What are the four awards...

November 18, 2020

Four Indian Cities selected by World Economic Forum to pioneer roadmap for Smart Cities

On November 18, 2020, the World Economic Forum selected 36 cities from 22 countries for pioneering a policy road map for smart cities. These smart cities are being...

November 18, 2020

First Convergence Project of India to generate green energy

On November 17, 2020 the Energy Efficiency Services Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of New and Renewable Energy, Goa. According to the agreement, the...

November 18, 2020