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[Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I March 20, 2020

Good Evening Friends, We are posting Todays Mains Marathon Answers About Mains Marathon- This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. Every morning, we post 4 questions for students to practice. 3 questions are based on current affairs [dynamic part] and 1 question… Continue reading [Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I March 20, 2020

Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – March 20, 2020

Good Evening Friends, We are Posting Today’s Prelims Marathon About Prelims Marathon  – In this initiative, we post 5 high-quality MCQs daily. Questions are based on the static part of the syllabus. We at ForumIAS believe that practising quality questions on a daily basis can boost students’ prelims preparation. For old Archives of Prelims Marathon,… Continue reading Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – March 20, 2020

Indo-U.S. Science & Technology Forum(IUSSTF)

News:Indo-U.S. Science & Technology Forum(IUSSTF) has created long-term Science and Technology(S&T) linkages between India & US. Facts: About IUSSTF: The Indo-U.S Science and Technology Forum(IUSSTF) was established under an agreement between the Governments of India and the United States of America in March 2000. It is an autonomous bilateral organization jointly funded by both the… Continue reading Indo-U.S. Science & Technology Forum(IUSSTF)

India-Israel sign agreement for Negev Light Machine Guns(LMG)

News:India has signed an agreement with Israel for procurement of Negev light machine guns(LMG). Facts: About Negev Light Machine Guns(LMG): Negev is a light machine gun(LMG) with powerful target acquisition.It was adopted by the Israeli Defence Forces in 1997. It has semi-automatic mode to provide accurate, controlled fire in close quarter battle. Other Defence Deals… Continue reading India-Israel sign agreement for Negev Light Machine Guns(LMG)

Windrush scandal

News:The UK Government has apologised for the Windrush Scandal which involved Windrush generation being wrongly detained or deported for being illegal immigrants. Facts: About Windrush Generation: The Windrush generation refers to the immigrants who came to the UK between 1948 and 1971 from Caribbean countries. The immigrants came at the invitation of the British government… Continue reading Windrush scandal

ARCI scientists develop friction-reducing nanocomposite coatings

News:International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy & New Materials(ARCI), an autonomous R&D center of the Department of Science & Technology(DST) have developed a process for size-selective deposition of nanocomposite coatings. Facts: About Nanocomposite coatings: Nanocomposite coatings are formed by mixing two or more dissimilar materials at nanoscale to improve the physical, chemical and physicochemical… Continue reading ARCI scientists develop friction-reducing nanocomposite coatings

China assumes presidency of UN Security Council for March 2020

News:China has taken over as president of the UN Security Council for the month of March 2020. Facts: UN Security Council (UNSC): The UN Security Council was established by the UN Charter in 1945.It is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations. The other 5 organs of the United Nations are—the General… Continue reading China assumes presidency of UN Security Council for March 2020

SC rules in favour of permanent commission for women officers in Navy

News:The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled in favour of permanent commission to female officers in the Indian Navy. Facts: SC Judgement: Ruled that women naval officers cannot be denied the right to equal opportunity and dignity entitled to under the Constitution on specious grounds such as physiology, motherhood and physical attributes. Directed the Centre to… Continue reading SC rules in favour of permanent commission for women officers in Navy

Lok Sabha passes Aircraft (Amendment) Bill, 2020

News: Lok Sabha has passed the Aircraft (Amendment) Bill, 2020 Facts: About Aircraft (Amendment) Bill, 2020 It seeks to amend the Aircraft Act, 1934 which regulates the manufacture, possession, use, operation, sale, import and export of civil aircrafts, and licensing of aerodromes.  Key Features: It provides statutory status to 3 bodies under ministry of civil… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Aircraft (Amendment) Bill, 2020

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