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Iran will no longer abide by nuclear deal limits

News:Iran has completely withdrawn from JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) nuclear deal.This announcement came after the US troops had killed General Qassem Soleimani. Facts: About Iran Nuclear Deal: The Iran nuclear deal also called as Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was signed between Iran and the P5 plus Germany and the EU in… Continue reading Iran will no longer abide by nuclear deal limits

[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 7, 2020

1. What are the various reasons for the failure of Tuberculosis control in India? Suggest some measures to prevent Tuberculosis in India. Indian Express 2. What are the key areas of reforms if the WTO has to survive in the present context of unilateralism and protectionism? The Hindu 3. With millions suffering from hunger and… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 7, 2020

Royal Navy of Oman ships arrive in Goa for naval exercise Naseem Al Bahr

News:Recently,Oman ships has arrived in Goa to participate in Naseem Al Bahr the Indo-Oman bilateral naval exercise. Facts: About Exercise Naseem Al Bahr: The Exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr(sea breeze) is a naval exercise between the Indian Navy and Oman.The exercise is being conducted since 1993. The exercise will have two phases namely the harbour phase in Goa… Continue reading Royal Navy of Oman ships arrive in Goa for naval exercise Naseem Al Bahr

NSE launches AI-powered learning platform NSE Knowledge Hub

News:Union Commerce minister has inaugurated the NSE Knowledge Hub. Facts: About NSE Knowledge Hub: The ‘NSE Knowledge Hub’ is an Artificial Intelligence(AI) powered learning ecosystem. The platform has been developed by NSE Academy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange(NSE).  This platform seeks to assist the banking, financial, securities and insurance (BFSI) sector in… Continue reading NSE launches AI-powered learning platform NSE Knowledge Hub

Marble domes of Aurangabad’s Bibi Ka Maqbara to get new glow

News:The Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) will undertake scientific conservation of Bibi Ka Maqbara located in Aurangabad,Maharashtra. Facts: About Bibi Ka Maqbara: Bibi ka Maqbara is a famous 17th century Mughal-era monument in the city of Aurangabad,Maharashtra. The maqbara was commissioned in 1660 by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in the memory of his first and chief wife… Continue reading Marble domes of Aurangabad’s Bibi Ka Maqbara to get new glow

Al-Shabaab attacks US-Kenya military base in Lamu Region

News:Recently, Al-Shabaab has attacked a military base used by the United States of America(USA) and Kenyan forces in Kenya’s coastal Lamu region. Facts: About Lamu Region: Lamu Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.It is situated in the Indian Ocean in the East of Kenya. Lamu was a trading post for the sultanate of Oman… Continue reading Al-Shabaab attacks US-Kenya military base in Lamu Region

Mizoram govt to organise Zo Kutpui to unify Mizo tribes

News:The Mizoram government is organising Zo Kutpui (festival) in at least 10 states across India and countries such as US, Myanmar and Bangladesh. Facts: About Zo Kutpui Festival: The Zo Kutpui festival aims to unify and strengthen the brotherhood among various Mizo tribes living in different parts of the world. The first edition of the… Continue reading Mizoram govt to organise Zo Kutpui to unify Mizo tribes

New data relay satellites to keep Gaganyaan crew in touch with Earth

News: ISRO is planning to launch Indian Data Relay Satellite System Facts: About Indian Data Relay Satellite System It is a set of satellites that will track, send and receive information from other Indian satellites Significance: track and be constantly in touch with Indian satellites, particularly those in low-earth orbits useful in monitoring launches Help… Continue reading New data relay satellites to keep Gaganyaan crew in touch with Earth

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