CONTENTS VOL-16 ISSUE -11 Editor N.K. Jain Advisors Neeraj Chabra K.C.Gupta Farm Bill 2020 Armenia-Azerbaijan Clash Registered Office Mahendra Publication Pvt. Ltd. 103, Pragatideep Building, Plot No. 08, Laxminagar, District Centre, New Delhi - 110092 TIN-09350038898 w.e.f. 12-06-2014 Branch Office Mahendra Publication Pvt. Ltd. E-42,43,44, Sector-7, Noida (U.P.) Interview 5 For queries regarding promotion, distribution & Current Affairs - One Liner 6-9 advertisement, contact:- Spotlight 10 [email protected] Ph.: 09208037962 The People 11-20 News Bites 21-54 Owned, printed & published by N.K. Jain Designation : Who's Who 55 103, Pragatideep Building, Word of English - Etymology 56 Plot No. 08, Laxminagar, District Centre, New Delhi - 110092 Farm Bill 2020 57-58 Please send your suggestions and Armenia-Azerbaijan Clash 59-60 grievances to:- Mahendra Publication Pvt. Ltd. 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MICA includes highly acclaimed sections such as, Newsletters, News Diary, One Liner, World of English, which are directly related to your preparation for competitive examinations. Chalte - Chalte is one of the most steering elements of MICA on the go, which is mentioned below every page. This edition creates a forum where all candidates and guidance personnel can meet the important issues of this month which may play a vital role in the forthcoming examination. The important topics covered in this edition are: Farm Bill 2020 - India ranks second worldwide in farm outputs. As per 2018, agriculture employed quite 50℅ of the Indian manpower and contributed 17–18% to country's GDP. According to latest report, agriculture is primary source of livelihood for 58% population in India. Armenia-Azerbaijan Clash- When Soviet Communist rule was nearing its end in the late 1980s, the mountainous region of Nagorno-Karabakh's autonomous legislature voted to join Armenia. As the Soviet Union dissolved, Nagorno-Karabakh proclaimed its independence, which led to a war with tens of thousands of casualties. It has not been recognized by any other country as an independent state. Internationally still recognized as part of Azerbaijan, Nagorno-Karabakh is predominantly populated by ethnic Armenians. In this edition as a wish for your bright and prosperous future we are providing “CRP CLERK PRE MODEL PAPER” and “RAILWAY NTPC MODEL PAPER” for your self-assessment. You can also test your Current Affairs by visiting the Quiz Time section for self-assessment, which includes all possible multiple-choice questions from the current affairs of this month. To serve you better we will diligently serve you our level best with various new topics and news that is important from the examination point of view. Best of luck for your exams. Your suggestions will be highly valuable and welcomed. With Best Wishes Editor : N.K. 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