NITI Aayog is at an advanced stage for preparation of a Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) parameter dashboard to rank states and Union Territories, along with a State Reform Action Plan (SRAP). Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The Aayog, which is the nodal agency for ...

According to data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), August rainfall this year 2020 has been the highest since 1926 with 32.7 cm or about 27% more than what is normal for the month. In August 1926, the rainfall recorded was 34.8 cm, exceeding the normal by 33%. Daily Current ...

Thousands of villagers of Malkangiri district in in Odisha are set to enjoy uninterrupted cellular service for the first time in their lives. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points Due to threats from left wing extremists, mobile towers could not be installed until now in Swabhiman ...

Govind Swarup, the pioneered radio astronomy in India has passed away in Pune following a brief illness at the age of 91. Swarup is credited with conceptualising and leading the team that set up the Ooty Radio Telescope (ORT) and Giant Meterwave Radio Telescope (GMRT). Daily Current Affairs ...

Five Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) under the Petroleum Ministry will be joining the International Solar Alliance Coalition for Sustainable Climate Action (ISA-CSCA) as the Corporate Partners. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), ...

International Day to Protect Education from Attack is observed on 9 September to highlight the importance of safeguarding schools as places of protection and safety for students and educators. The day also urges the need to keep education at the top of the public agenda. Daily Current Affairs ...

The Cabinet Committee has approved monetisation of assets of POWERGRID, a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under Ministry of Power, through Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) model. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points This is the first time any PSU in Power Sector will ...

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed a $500 million loan, the first tranche of a total $1 billion facility, to build a modern, high-speed 82-kilometer Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor that will improve regional connectivity and mobility in ...

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is leading efforts to procure and supply COVID-19 vaccines in what could possibly be the world’s largest and fastest ever procurement and supply of vaccines, as part of the global vaccine plan of the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access Facility (COVAX Facility) ...

Centre Government has sanctioned ‘Y-plus’ security cover to film actress Kangana Ranaut. The decision to grant her ‘Y-plus’ security comes in the wake of threat perception to her. Ranaut will now have two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) commandos protecting her all the time. Daily Current ...

Former Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh has conferred the Indira Gandhi Peace Prize on British broadcaster David Attenborough at a virtual event. Congress President Sonia Gandhi was also present during the online award function. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The award ...

Kerala has once again emerged as the most literate state in the country with 96.2 per cent literacy, while Andhra Pradesh featured at the bottom with a rate of 66.4 per cent, showed a report based on National Statistical Office (NSO) survey. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The ...