Page-2 of GKToday Archives: May, 2018
Upgraded Pinaka rocket successfully test-fired
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully test-fired upgraded guided version of Pinaka Rocket from Proof & Experiment Establishment (PXE) at Chandipur, Odisha. During the tests, two rounds were conducted and some more rounds have been planned. Upgraded ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018
UPSSSC Recruitment 2018 for Village Panchayat Officer and Other Posts
Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has invited online applications from qualified candidates for Village Panchayat Officer and other posts in the organisation. The candidates will be selected on the basis of performance in written test and/or interview. The total ..
EIL Recruitment 2018 for Engineer, Deputy Manager and Other Posts
Engineers India Limited (EIL) a Public Sector Enterprise, Government of India, invites Online applications from promising, energetic and young persons with brilliant academic record to join the Organization as Engineer, Deputy Manager and Other posts. This is a good news ..
Indian discus thrower Vikas Gowda announces retirement
Top Indian discus thrower Vikas Gowda has recently retired after competing at the highest level for more than 15 years, during which he became the first and only Indian male to win Commonwealth Games medals in the discipline. His retirement ..
The book ‘Straight Talk’ authored by Abhishek Manu Singhvi
The book ‘Straight Talk’ has been authored by Abhishek Manu Singhvi, the Member of Rajya Sabha. The book suggested the automatic suspension of allowances for law makers per day or per hour lost due to disruptions. It also stresses to ..
India signs loan agreement with World Bank to provide additional financing for Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) Rural Roads Project
On May 31, the Government of India (GoI) and the World Bank (WB) have signed a $500 million loan agreement to provide additional financing for the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) Rural Roads Project. The project will be implemented ..