Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), India signed an MoU with Independent Administrative Reforms and Civil Services Commission (IARCSC) of which country to facilitate sharing of experience and expertise?
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), India, and Independent Administrative Reforms and Civil Services Commission (IARCSC), Afghanistan.
Workspace
How many committees have been formed by the Government of India for driving India into a Circular Economy?
Government forms 11 Committees to drive India to a Circular Economy. NITI Aayog has stated that in order to expedite the transition of India from a Linear Economy to a Circular Economy, the Government has formed 11 Committees for 11 focus areas.
Workspace
India has been ranked ___ in the International Intellectual Property Index.
India has been ranked 40th in the International Intellectual Property Index. The Index has been released by the US Chamber of Commerce Global Innovation Policy Centre. India scored 38.4 out of 100.
Workspace
The Competition Commission of India has ordered an investigation into which messaging app’s updated privacy policy?
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has ordered its investigation arm, director general (DG) to conduct a detailed investigation into WhatsApp’s newly updated privacy policy and terms of service and submit a report within 60 days.
Workspace
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be going for a two-visit to which nation on March 26th?
PM Modi will be visiting the neighbouring country Bangladesh for two days on March 26, 2021, at the invitation of Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina. The two-day visit to Dhaka is in connection with the commemoration of three highly significant events including Mujib Borsho, the birth anniversary of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Workspace
Which of the following has acquired Biz Analyst in March 2021?
The member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), including India, Pakistan and China, will hold a joint anti-terrorism exercise named “Pabbi-Anti-Terror 2021” in later 2021. The exercise will be hosted by Pakistan at its premier anti-terrorism centre in Pabbi in Nowshera district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Well known Hindi writer Professor Sharad Pagare has been chosen to be conferred with the prestigious Vyas Samman for the year 2020. He will be awarded the 31st Vyas Samman for his novel ‘Patliputru Ki Samragi.’
Workspace
Recently famous filmmaker and writer Sagar Sarhadi has passed away?
Noted writer filmmaker Sagar Sarhadi, known for films like “Kabhi Kabhie”, “Silsila”, and “Bazaar”, passed away on late Sunday night due to age-related issues. He was 88. Sarhadi breathed his last at his residence in the neighborhood of Sion here, his nephew filmmaker Ramesh Talwar told PTI.
Workspace
Who has become the first state to have an ethanol policy?
Patna, Mar 19 (UNI) Bihar Industries Minister Shahnawaz Hussain on Friday launched Ethanol Production Promotion Policy 2021 of the state with immense potential to attract investors in the Ethanol production sector after getting clearance from the Centre, which made Bihar the first state to do so in the country.
Workspace
What is the theme of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain campaign?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched ‘Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain’ campaign for conserving water and stressed that every penny of MGNREGA funds be spent on rain water conservation till the monsoon arrives
Workspace
Who has won the men’s single title of All England Badminton Championships?
History was scripted on Sunday after Malaysia’s 22-year-old Lee Zii Jia won the All England Open men’s title after beating defending champion Viktor Axelsen of Denmark in the summit clash.
Delhi’s Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia announced on March 22, 2021 that the state government has decided to lower the legal age to consume alcohol in the national capital to 21 years. Previously, the legal drinking age in the national capital was 25 years.
Workspace
Russia recently launched 38 foreign satellites from 18 countries into orbit. Which rocket system was used for this launch?
On March 22, 2021, Russian space agency ‘Roscosmos’ successfully launched 38 foreign satellites into orbit, onboard Soyuz-2.1a carrier rocket from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The 38 satellites belonged to 18 countries including South Korea, Japan, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Italy and Brazil.
The military force of India stands at number four place in the world, according to a study titled “ultimate military strength index” released by defence website Military Direct.
Workspace
What is the rank of India in terms of the military force strength, as per the report “ultimate military strength index” released by defense website Military Direct?
The military force of India stands at number four place in the world, according to a study titled “ultimate military strength index” released by defence website Military Direct.
Workspace
Who is the head of the standing external advisory committee (SEAC) formed by RBI to evaluate applications of universal banks and small finance banks (SFBs)?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has set up a five members standing external advisory committee (SEAC) to evaluate applications for “on-tap” licensing of universal banks and small finance banks (SFBs).The committee will be chaired by the former RBI deputy governor Shyamala Gopinath. The panel will have a tenure of three years.
Workspace
Who won the Best Actress award at the National Film Awards 2019?
Kangana Ranaut won the Best Actress award at the National Film Awards 2019 for her movies Manikarnika -The Queen of Jhansi and Panga, while Manoj Bajpayee and Dhanush won the Best Actor award jointly for their films ‘Bhonsle’ and ‘Asuran’ respectively.
Workspace
Indian Navy carried out Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with which country in the Persian Gulf under Operation Sankalp?
Indian Navy on Wednesday undertook Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with Royal Bahrain Naval Force Corvette Al Muharraq in the Persian Gulf under Operation Sankalp.
Workspace
India supplied 20 thousand litres of Malathion 95 percent ULV pesticide to which country under a Government-to-Government Locust Control Programme?
India has supplied a second batch of 20 thousand litres of Malathion 95 percent ULV pesticide to Iran under a Government-to-Government Locust Control Programme.
World Sparrow Day is a day designated to raise awareness of the house sparrow and then other common birds to urban environments, and of threats to their populations, observed on 20 March.
The theme of World Sparrow Day 2021 is “I LOVE Sparrows”.
Workspace
Which Indian cricketer has been appointed brand ambassador by Neogroth?
Indian Naval Landing Craft Utility L58, the eighth and last ship of the Landing Craft Utility (LCU) Mark IV Class, was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 18th March 2021 at Port Blair.
Workspace
Indian Navy undertook Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with Royal Bahrain Naval Force under which Operation?
Indian Navy on Wednesday undertook Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with Royal Bahrain Naval Force Corvette Al Muharraq in the Persian Gulf under Operation Sankalp
Workspace
Lee Zii Jia (Malaysia) defeated which player to claim the All England Badminton Championships 2021 Badminton title?
Malayalam film ‘Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea’ won Best Feature film, while Manoj Bajpayee, Dhanush and Kangana Ranaut garnered the best actor honors. The 67th National Film Awards were announced on Monday evening in New Delhi, with the honors for films from the year 2019
Workspace
What is the rank of India in the ‘Global House Price Index Q4 2020’ released by Knight Frank for the last quarter of 2020 ending December 2020?
India has slipped by 13 spots, to rank at 56th place in the ‘Global House Price Index Q4 2020’ released by property consultant Knight Frank. It ranked 43rd in the same quarter of the previous fiscal.
Workspace
Which politician was named among 20 winners of Sahitya Akademi Awards 2020?
Senior Congress leader M Veerappa Moily was named among the 20 winners of Sahitya Akademi Awards 2020 for his epic poetry titled ‘Sri Bahubali Ahimsadigvijayam’ in Kannada.
Workspace
Who bagged the first gold medal for India in the Women’s 10 Meter Air Pistol final of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in March 2021?
ISSF World Cup: India clinches men’s and women’s gold in 10m air pistol team events. On Saturday, the 23-year-old Yashaswini Singh won the individual gold medal in the women’s 10m air rifle event.
