Page-17 of GKToday Archives: May, 2020
Pradhan Mantri Ujjawala Yojana: 6.8 crore free Cylinders distributed
On May 21, 2020, the Government of India announced that around 6.8 crore free cylinders have been distributed under Prdhan Mantri Ujjawala Yojana. Highlights Under the scheme, free LPG cylinders are being provided by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Textiles Committee launches indigenous design of PPE Testing Equipment: Synthetic Blood Penetration Testing Equipment
On May 21, 2020, the Textiles Committee operating under Ministry of Textiles has launched testing equipment for Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). The Committee will now on test the PPEs produced in the country. The Equipment is called Synthetic Blood Penetration ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
E-Conclave for Defence MSMEs held
On May 21, 2020, the Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired the E-Conclave of Defence MSME (Micro Small and Medium Enterprises). Highlights The E-conclave was organized by CII (Confederation of Indian Industry), SIDM (Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers) and Department ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Khadi Masks gain Global recognition and demand
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) explore the possible option of exporting silk and cotton face masks to foreign countries. This is being done to promote “Vocal for Local”, that was initiated under Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. Highlights So ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Amazon Quiz Time Answers-22nd May 2020
1. In India, May 11 is celebrated as what day which marks the anniversary of Pokhran nuclear tests of 1998? Answer: National Technology Day 2. Which social reformer born on this day (May 22nd), is regarded by many historians as ..
Top GKToday’s News Headlines-22 May 2020
Top GKToday’s News Headlines-22 May 2020 MOOC ON SWAYAM FOR CREDIT TRANSFER UGC directs universities and colleges to use the 82 undergraduate and 42 postgraduate MOOC (Massive Open Online Courses) available on the HRD Ministry’s ‘SWAYAM’ platform for credit transfer ..