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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: November 17, 2020

1. Which economic measure of India grew positively by 0.2%, after 6-month contraction? [A] Index of Industrial Production[B] Consumer Price Index[C] Wholesale Price Index[D] Producer Price Index Show...

November 17, 2020

Why did the Peruvian President Manuel Merino resign?

On November 15, 2020, the Peruvian President Manuel Merino was forced out of power (meaning forced to resign). What is the issue? On November 9, 2020, Martin Vizcarra,...

November 17, 2020

WPI inflation at 1.48% in October 2020; Increased for third consecutive month

The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) increased to 1.48% in October 2020. This was the highest in the past eight months. Key Highlights The inflation rate based on WPI...

November 17, 2020

Current Affairs – November 17, 2020 [Today’s News Headlines]

Here are Today’s News Headlines for November 17, 2020 India Nitish Kumar appointed as Chief Minister of Bihar On November 16, 2020, Nitish Kumar was sworn in as...

November 17, 2020

Aryna Sabalenka wins Linz Title; replaces Serena Williams in top 10 ranking

On November 16, 2020, Aryna Sabalenka won the Linz Open. The 22-year old Belarusian traded places with Serena Williams who has dropped to 11th in ranking. Serena has...

November 17, 2020

Amazon Quiz Answers – 17 November, 2020

1.Which country recently assumed the Chairmanship of International Labour Organisation’s governing body after a gap of 35 years? India 2.Da-Jiang Innovations is a leading manufacturer of what in...

November 17, 2020

DIPAM and World Bank sign Agreement

On November 16, 2020, DIPAM (Department of Investment and Public Asset Management) signed an agreement with World Bank. Under the agreement, the World Bank will provide advisory services...

November 17, 2020

November 17: National Epilepsy Day

Every year, the National Epilepsy Day is celebrated on November 17. The day is celebrated to create awareness about epilepsy. What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is a chronic brain...

November 17, 2020

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 620

123451.   Consider the following terms: Sallekhana Das Lakshana Eightfold path  Which of the above is/are related to Jainism? 1 & 2 Only3 Only2 & 3 Only1, 2...

November 17, 2020

Nitish Kumar appointed as Chief Minister of Bihar

On November 16, 2020, the President of Janata Dal was appointed as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the fourth consecutive term. The Chief Minister is appointed by...

November 16, 2020

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